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Message from your President

I am thrilled to serve as the OGSA President for a second consecutive year! With significant momentum heading into 2025, I’m eager to work alongside our dedicated board and staff to ensure this year is an outstanding success.

This past winter brought extreme weather events with record amounts of snow across much of the province. In addition, we experienced intense cold temperatures during the latter part of the season. As the weather breaks in early spring and the snow melts, I hope everyone’s turf emerges healthy, setting golf courses up for another excellent start to the 2025 season.

I’d like to welcome Ken Tilt, Superintendent at the Club at North Halton, to the OGSA board this year. Ken has already proven to be an invaluable asset, stepping up as one of our First Green liaisons and securing his club for the 2025 Assistants’ Tournament—an excellent start to his role as director.

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:

- 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

OGSA Bylaws

Code of Conduct

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