The Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) and The Toro Company are pleased to announce their renewed three-year partnership as a Platinum Plus sponsor, which includes the exclusive sponsorship of the CGSA/Toro Assistant Superintendent of the Year Award, and the Gordon Witteveen Award. In addition, Toro will sponsor the Specialized Learning Workshops during The Canadian Golf Course Management Conference (CGCMC) in 2022 and 2023, the CGSA Fall Field Day Welcome Reception and will be a contributor to the CGSA Silent Auction until 2023.

 

“CGSA is thrilled to renew our Platinum Plus partnership agreement with The Toro Company that will enhance all aspects of our operations,” said Darren Kalyniuk, CGSA President. “It is support like this that allows CGSA to honour our members with recognition and provides invaluable networking opportunities while contributing to the success of the golf industry.”

 

 

The CGSA/Toro Assistant Superintendent of the Year Award recognizes Assistant Superintendents that have demonstrated excellence at their club. Nomination forms are now available and are being accepted through December 31, 2020. Please visit golfsupers for the nomination form.

 

Each year, in honour of Gordon Witteveen, Toro provides an award to a Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent who publishes an article in GreenMaster magazine, the official publication of the CGSA, whose article is judged as being the best of the year by a panel of industry peers.

 

The CGSA represents golf course superintendents, assistant superintendents, equipment technicians, and others involved in golf course management across Canada. CGSA was founded in 1966 and has over 1,000 members. Its mission is to promote excellence in golf course management and environmental responsibility through the continuing professional development of its members.

 

The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) is a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment including turf and landscape maintenance, snow and ice management, underground utility construction, rental and specialty construction, and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions. With sales of $3.1 billion in fiscal 2019, The Toro Company’s global presence extends to more than 125 countries through a family of brands that includes Toro, Ditch Witch, Exmark, BOSS Snowplow, Ventrac, American Augers, Subsite Electronics, HammerHead, Trencor, Unique Lighting Systems, Irritrol, Hayter, Pope, Lawn-Boy and Radius HDD. Through constant innovation and caring relationships built on trust and integrity, The Toro Company and its family of brands have built a legacy of excellence by helping customers care for golf courses, sports fields, construction sites, public green spaces, commercial and residential properties and agricultural operations. For more information, visit www.thetorocompany.com.

 

Contact:

Kathryn Wood, Chief Operating Officer                  Josh Tubbs, Senior Golf Marketing

CGSA                                                                 The Toro Company

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