2026 Summer Shamble

June 1, The Briars Golf Club, Sutton West, Ontario

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Accommodations: Special rates are available at $189.99/night at Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Newmarket (100 Pony Drive Newmarket, Ontario, Canada, L3Y 7B6). Book HERE.

The special rate has been extended past May 1st! Guests can book directly online at the link below for a King with Sofa Bed at the current available rate and email your confirmation number to Jelly Pitogo: gm@hinewmarket.com indicating your booking for the CGSA Summer Shamble and the rate will be adjusted on your booking.

Educational Seminar: 

Autonomous Mowing: Implications for Turf Performance and Operations (Tyler Carr, PhD)

As autonomous mowers increase in use, superintendents are asking how it affects turf performance and daily operations. This presentation explains the agronomic mechanisms behind high‑frequency mowing, reviews operational realities of autonomous systems, and discusses applications on golf courses.

To best guide the presentation, please fill out this short pre-event survey: Survey Link

About the Speaker - Tyler Carr, PhD, Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University: 

Dr. Tyler Carr is an Assistant Professor and Turfgrass Extension Specialist at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. His research focuses on improving turfgrass cultural practices to develop sustainable turfgrass systems. His extension program strives to provide education and cost-effective solutions for the Ohio turfgrass industry. Dr. Carr received a B.S. in Horticulture, Landscape, and Turf Sciences from the University of Arkansas, a M.S. in Horticulture from the University of Arkansas, and a Ph.D. in Plant, Soil, and Environmental Sciences from the University of Tennessee.

Schedule:

Sunday, May 31 -

6:30 pm - Reception-location and time TBC

Monday, June 1 

10:00 am - 11:00  Seminar hosted by Tyler Carr, PhD - Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University

11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Lunch

1:00 pm     Shot Gun Start

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm - Golfers In

6:00 pm - Dinner

 

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