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Message from your President

As I sit down to write this message, I find it hard to believe it is already August. Every year I feel the same thing, that time goes by too fast, and I don’t remember where the season has gone. We went from an early spring right into summer, and it feels like our teams have not had the chance to breath or relax. Staff have been out dragging hoses and keeping turf alive for weeks while golfers everywhere get to enjoy the excellent conditions. I have learned over the years that everyone tends to get a little tired mentally this time of the season. The long days and weekend shifts begin to wear on us as August arrives. It is a good time to remind ourselves that taking a break to enjoy the summer is ok. Taking a long weekend, or an extra day off to spend with family and friends will do wonders for our health. Allowing our staff to recharge this time of year will give them the extra strength mentally and physically to push through this final stretch of warm weather.

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
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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_web

    Ian McQueen

    President

    Tel: (416) 231-3393
    St. George’s Golf & Country Club

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    Kevin Collier

    Vice President

    Tel: (519) 657-4153
    RiverBend Golf Community

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    Andrew Nieder

    Secretary-Treasurer

    Tel: (705) 789-7113 x 4339
    Deerhurst Resort

  • Courtney White1

    Courtney White

    Executive Manager, OGSA

    Tel: (226) 770-5303
    manager@ogsa.ca

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    Owen Russell

    Immediate Past President

    Tel: (905) 625-2062
    Markland Wood Golf Club

Directors

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    Paul Snider

    Director

    Tel: (705) 446-5404
    Blue Mountain Golf & Country Club

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    Brad Hutchinson

    Director

    Tel: (705) 924-2569 
    Warkworth Golf Club 

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    Ryan L. Scott

    Director, Past President

    Tel: (905) 845-8321 x 44
    Oakville Golf Club

  • Greg Brown, PHD, University, Professor and more stuff.

    Greg Brown

    Director

    Tel: 1 (519) 354-4715
    Maple City Country Club

  • Jason Crawford, Superintendent, Eagles Nest GC

    Jason Crawford

    Director

    Tel: (905) 417-2300 x 1001
    Eagles Nest Golf Club