Message from your President
It’s hard to believe we’ve already reached the heart of the golf season. Not long ago, superintendents across the province were
eagerly awaiting those first signs of green—now we’re successfully navigating the hottest and most challenging stretch of the year with strength and pride.
The Superintendent Recognition Program is in full swing, celebrating the dedication and professionalism of superintendents and their teams. This initiative has introduced hundreds of golfers to the behind-the-scenes work that keeps our courses in top shape—an incredible showcase for our profession.
Our membership consists of golf course superintendents, assistant superintendents, students, educators, golf course suppliers, owners, and architects.
The OGSA was formed in 1924 to benefit superintendents in Ontario by providing its membership with:
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- Industry news & up-to-date information on navigating the challenges facing golf course personnel
- Formal education opportunities & resources
- Networking opportunities & resources to stay connected
- Recognition for their efforts & accomplishments in turfgrass management
The OGSA's dedicated Board of Directors, comprised of Class A Golf Course Superintendents. The Board accomplishes its goals through several services and initiatives:
Participate in several board meetings a year to review the OGSA's quarterly financial reports, and to discuss and act upon industry needs.
- Act as liaisons on several industry committees
- Participate on internal planning committees like the annual Ontario Golf Course Management Conference committee & the Golf Events Committee.
- Oversee the successful completion of our quarterly trade magazine, ONCourse (published in March, June, August, & November)
- Ensure the weekly e-newsletter, Clippings, includes relevant information for members
- Ensure the job board remains available to the entire industry
Active Internal Committees
- Governance Committee
- Nominating Committee
- Scholarship & Awards Committee
- Conference Planning Committee
- Golf Tournaments Committee
- Membership Outreach Committee
- Best Management Practices Committee
- ONCourse
Liaisons for:
- IPM
- OTRF
- We Are Golf
- Water Management
- GCSAA
Executive Committee
Ian McQueen
President
Tel: (416) 231-3393
St. George’s Golf & Country Club
Kevin Collier
Vice President
Tel: (519) 657-4153
RiverBend Golf Community
Andrew Nieder
Secretary-Treasurer
Tel: (705) 789-7113 x 4339
Deerhurst Resort
Courtney White
Executive Director, OGSA
Tel: (226) 770-5303
manager@ogsa.ca
Owen Russell
Immediate Past President
Tel: (905) 625-2062
Hamilton Golf & Country Club
Directors
Paul Snider
Director
Tel: (705) 446-5404
Blue Mountain Golf & Country Club
Brad Hutchinson
Director
Tel: (705) 924-2569
Warkworth Golf Club
Ken Tilt
Director
Tel: (905) 877-8784
Club at North Halton
Greg Brown
Director
Tel: 1 (519) 354-4715
Maple City Country Club
Jason Crawford
Director
Tel: (905) 417-2300 x 1001
Eagles Nest Golf Club