The 2017 GCSAA Chapter Delegate Meeting was held on November 7th and 8th in Kansas City and at the GCSAA headquarters in Lawrence, Kansas. It gives a chance for a […]
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It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of longtime OGCSA member, Mark L. Snyder. Mark was the Golf Course Superintendent at Salishan Lodge and Resort for […]
Chris Condon of Tetherow to receive 2017 Hindahl Environmental Award of Excellence
The Oregon Chapter of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America announces Environmental Achievement Award Christopher Condon, Director of Agronomy at Tetherow wins Environmental Award of Excellence. Portland, Ore. (Oct […]
President’s Message – September 2017
As summer starts to wind down the temperature has not seemed to get the message. I hope all of you have been able to cope with the summer heat. I […]
2017 OGCSA Crew Tournament Recap
Thank you to the 55 teams and multiple volunteers that came out to Arrowhead Golf Club on Tuesday, August 29th for the 36th Annual OGCSA Crew Tournament. This year’s event definitely upheld its reputation as one of […]
Eastmoreland Golf Course achieves Audubon certification
Congratulations to OGCSA Superintendent member, Kathy Hauff for achieving Audubon certification at Eastmoreland Golf Course. The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses is an award winning education and certification program […]
NTA Donates $41,000 toward research
The Northwest Turfgrass Association donated $41,000 to worthy turfgrass research and education programs in 2017 as it continues to be a leading benefactor for the golf industry in the Northwest. […]
2017 Annual Meeting Recap
The 2017 OGCSA Annual Meeting was held at the Willamette Valley Country Club on Tuesday, May 23rd. The day started with our annual OGCSA business meeting. OGCSA President Chuck Wolsborn called the […]
Governor Kate Brown Names May Oregon Golf Month
May is once again Oregon Golf Month as announced in a State of Oregon Proclamation made recently by Governor Kate Brown. This marks the third consecutive year May will be […]
Oregon supers put R4R funds to good use
“This article was originally published in the March 27, 2017 Golf Course Management magazine Blog Post.” It was five years ago that the Oregon GCSA took a leap of faith and decided to help […]
Member Courses Recognized for Environmental Excellence
In February two OGCSA superintendent members completed the requirements to maintain their designations as “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International […]
Proceedings from the 2017 Winter Field Day
We were fortunate last week the weather held for the 2nd Annual Microdochium Patch Spring Winter Day. A group of industry professionals met last Tuesday, February 28th at the Lewis Brown Farm in […]
Presidents Newsletter – February 2017
Letter from the OGCSA President February 2017: I look out over snowy and frozen grounds and am reminded it is never too early to plan for the season and year. […]
The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club Superintendent Strengthens Business Skills with Colleagues Across U.S.
Press Release Provided By ~ Syngenta Business Institute GREENSBORO, N.C., Jan. 24, 2017– Jason Blythe, golf course superintendent at The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club in Aloha, Oregon was one […]