Today is Thank a Superintendent Day
Thank a Superintendent Today #ThankASuper
Today, the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA), in conjunction with other global superintendent groups, is recognizing those who help keep the game going and enjoyable with “Thank a Golf Course Superintendent Day”, encouraging all those who love golf to thank their course’s superintendent and their team.
The CGSA, the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America and other international partners have created a commercial thanking golf course superintendents for the important role they play in creating outstanding conditions. To view and share the commercial click here: video. Altogether the groups represent more than 31,000 golf course management professionals in 78 countries around the world.
Please take the opportunity today to recognize superintendents touting the many ways that superintendents make the game more enjoyable and sustainable. Golfers and others are encouraged to join in the conversation on social media using the hashtag #ThankASuper. Social media images here.
Again, this year, CGSA will be profiling Superintendents from each province throughout the day including their course details and best advice. To view these profiles please visit golfsupers for profiles and more #ThankASuper details.
About the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA)
The CGSA is a society committed to excellence in golf course management and environmental responsibility through the continuing professional development of its 1000 plus membership. CGSA is the only national organization dedicated to supporting golf course superintendents and golf course management professionals in Canada. CGSA provides benefits including representation and promotion of the profession, advocacy, certification, professional development and awards dedicated to this golf sector. For more information on the CGSA please visit www.golfsupers.com or on Facebook or Twitter.
Contact:
Kathryn Wood, CMP
CGSA Chief Operating Officer
kwood@golfsupers.com
1-800-387-1056, ext. 23
Message from CGSA CEO, Jeff Calderwood
Today is International
“Thank a Golf Course Superintendent Day”
September 12, 2023
As the CGSA celebrates Thank a Superintendent Day, along with 78 other countries representing over 31,000 golf course management professionals, I wanted to contact you directly to express our gratitude and thank you and your team for your hard work and dedication.
Golf Course Superintendent are essential to golf success! We see firsthand the amount of time, commitment and love for the environment that makes your course what it is. Today and every day!
Through your efforts in creating outstanding conditioning makes the game an enjoyable experience for so many Canadians.
Today, we recognize and appreciate you.
Thank you!
Jeff Calderwood, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Golf Superintendents Association
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September 11, 2023
"THANK A GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT DAY" IS TOMORROW
Mississauga, ON - “Thank a Golf Course Superintendent Day,” is tomorrow, September 12. The international event which began in 2017 to recognize those who are essential to golf’s success.
Other groups taking part in the global event include the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA), the Australia Sports Turf Managers Association (ASTMA) and The Federation of European Golf Greenkeepers Associations (FEGGA). All together the groups represent more than 31,000 golf course management professionals in 78 countries around the world.
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, the CGSA and other international partners have created a commercial thanking golf course superintendents for the important role they play in creating outstanding conditions. To view and share the commercial click here: video.
The celebration will include commercials that will appear on the Golf Channel and other media outlets as well as social media messages sharing the many ways that superintendents benefit the game and their communities. Golfers and others are encouraged to join in the conversation on social media using the hashtag #ThankASuper. In addition, golf courses and other groups are encouraged to provide special recognition for their superintendent and course maintenance staff on September 12.
CGSA will be also profiling Superintendents throughout the country during the Thank A Superintendent day celebrations. They will also be profiled on our website and communications.
During the 2022 Thank A Golf Course Superintendent Day, social media messages reached more than 10 million followers around the world.
To learn more about CGSA and the essential role superintendents play in the enjoyment and sustainability of the game visit www.golfsupers.com.
About the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA)
The CGSA is a society committed to excellence in golf course management and environmental responsibility through the continuing professional development of its 1000 plus membership. CGSA is the only national organization dedicated to supporting golf course superintendents and golf course management professionals in Canada. CGSA provides benefits including representation and promotion of the profession, advocacy, certification, professional development and awards dedicated to this golf sector. For more information on the CGSA please visit www.golfsupers.com or on Facebook or Twitter.
Contact:
Kathryn Wood, CMP
CGSA Chief Operating Officer
kwood@golfsupers.com
1-800-387-1056, ext. 23
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THANK A SUPERINTENDENT DAY SEPTEMBER 12
INTERNATIONAL "THANK A SUPERINTENDENT DAY" IS SEPTEMBER 12TH
TO HONOUR GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS
August 28, 2023
Mississauga, ON - The previously announced global celebration of golf course superintendents will now kick-off September 12 in order to align with more of the international partners. As “Thank a Golf Course Superintendent Day,” which began in 2017 to recognize those who are essential to golf’s success, has grown, so has the number of organizations involved, and the September 12 celebration date will allow more participation in the event.
Other groups taking part in the global event include the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA), the Australia Sports Turf Managers Association (ASTMA) and The Federation of European Golf Greenkeepers Associations (FEGGA). All together the groups represent more than 31,000 golf course management professionals in 78 countries around the world.
“This initiative to Thank A Superintendent will help recognize those that work to provide golfers with the excellent conditions they enjoy," said Kathryn Wood, Chief Operating Officer. "CGSA celebrates Superintendents and course staff all year through our National Tournament recognition, awards programs and communications. This celebration allows the entire industry to recognize the work they do while hopefully encouraging more people to become interested in the profession."
The celebration will include commercials that will appear on the Golf Channel and other media outlets as well as social media messages sharing the many ways that superintendents benefit the game and their communities. Golfers and others are encouraged to join in the conversation on social media using the hashtag #ThankASuper. In addition, golf courses and other groups are encouraged to provide special recognition for their superintendent and course maintenance staff on September 12.
CGSA will be also profiling Superintendents throughout the country during the Thank A Superintendent day celebrations. They will also be profiled on our website and communications.
During the 2022 Thank A Golf Course Superintendent Day, social media messages reached more than 10 million followers around the world.
To learn more about CGSA and the essential role superintendents play in the enjoyment and sustainability of the game visit www.golfsupers.com.
Note Date Change: Please note the date has been changed to September 12 to accommodate international partners.
About the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA)
The CGSA is a society committed to excellence in golf course management and environmental responsibility through the continuing professional development of its 1000 plus membership. CGSA is the only national organization dedicated to supporting golf course superintendents and golf course management professionals in Canada. CGSA provides benefits including representation and promotion of the profession, advocacy, certification, professional development and awards dedicated to this golf sector. For more information on the CGSA please visit www.golfsupers.com or on Facebook or Twitter.
Contact:
Kathryn Wood, CMP
CGSA Chief Operating Officer kwood@golfsupers.com
1-800-387-1056, ext. 23
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