Message from your President
As I write my final message of 2024, I want to thank our membership for their continued support of the OGSA and its 100-year-old mission to serve superintendents, advance the profession, and enrich the quality of golf and its environment. Without you, we couldn’t be where we are today with over 900 members, financial strength, and improved programs and services. Over the century, Ontario superintendents have risen to the challenge to serve and lead this association with determination and resilience – often faced with unpopular but pivotal decisions to strengthen our association and today, we share in the pride of what we’ve built together. It’s been an exciting year of celebration and we’re grateful for all of you who joined us at our conference, meetings, or golf events to be a part of this historical year.
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 ClubKevin Collier
Vice President
Tel: (519) 657-4153
RiverBend Golf CommunityAndrew Nieder
Secretary-Treasurer
Tel: (705) 789-7113 x 4339
Deerhurst Resort
Courtney White
Executive Manager, OGSA
Tel: (226) 770-5303
manager@ogsa.caOwen Russell
Immediate Past President
Tel: (905) 625-2062
Markland Wood Golf Club
Directors
Paul Snider
Director
Tel: (705) 446-5404
Blue Mountain Golf & Country ClubBrad Hutchinson
Director
Tel: (705) 924-2569
Warkworth Golf ClubRyan L. Scott
Director, Past President
Tel: (905) 845-8321 x 44
Oakville Golf Club
Greg Brown
Director
Tel: 1 (519) 354-4715
Maple City Country ClubJason Crawford
Director
Tel: (905) 417-2300 x 1001
Eagles Nest Golf Club