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GCSA of New York Members
Quest for the Elmer J. Michael Trophy
Corning Country Club
Monday, June 30, 2025
Treat a Guest to a Memorable Day on the Course
GCSA of New York Members are invited to bring a guest for a special experience;
opportunity to showcase the value of your profession.
Guests are often Board Members, Green Chairs, Owners, or other key employers or colleagues — but you’re welcome to invite anyone you’d like to share the day with.
Let’s make it a day to remember.
FORMAT:
SCHEDULE:
11:30 BBQ Lunch 12:30 Shot-Gun 5:00 Awards Gathering and Buffet Dinner
REGISTRATION FEE:
$260 Per Team ($130 per person)
About the Elmer J. Michael Trophy
Sponsor Opportunities:
Contact Ron Stepanek to discuss details 716-471-1535
GCSA of New York
1st Ever - Class C Walk & Talk
Monday, July 7 at Midvale Country Club
Intent is to connect
Assistants and crew from across the Chapter
For a day of networking, camaraderie and education
Who's Welcome:
Agenda:
9:00 Coffee, Donuts and Introductions - Sponsored by Batavia Turf 9:30 Walk & Talk featuring Midvale's Nevin Hess and Brendan Beeke - Sharing insights int their management and operations - Overview of their staff dynamics, roles and relations - Approach to career development and mentoring - Tour of the maintenance shop and course - Perks and benefits for assistants and crew 11:00 Open Forum and Lunch Noon 18 Hole Shot-Gun (optional)
9:00 Coffee, Donuts and Introductions - Sponsored by Batavia Turf
9:30 Walk & Talk featuring Midvale's Nevin Hess and Brendan Beeke
- Sharing insights int their management and operations
- Overview of their staff dynamics, roles and relations
- Approach to career development and mentoring
- Tour of the maintenance shop and course
- Perks and benefits for assistants and crew
11:00 Open Forum and Lunch
Noon 18 Hole Shot-Gun (optional)
Goals:
Every attendee will: Leave with at least one idea to implement at their own facility Learn something new about the golf course management profession Connect with peers in the industry — and maybe even form lifelong friendships Most importantly, have fun!
Every attendee will:
Registration:
FREE GCSA of New York Class C, D and EM Members $10 Assistants or crew members currently not a GCSA of NY Member $20 Partners and Class AF Members
FREE GCSA of New York Class C, D and EM Members
$10 Assistants or crew members currently not a GCSA of NY Member
$20 Partners and Class AF Members
Sponsorship Opportunities:
*Call Ron Stepanek for details 716-471-1535
GSCA of New York PGA Championship Pool
Sponsored by Quali-Pro
Open to GCSA of New York Members and Partners in good standing FREE to Enter! How it Works: Everyone picks a team of 6 golfers. Add your best 4 of 6 golfers scores to form your team score. The best team score wins the pool. Cut golfers (and anyone who doesn’t finish 4 rounds) get 80 for any rounds not completed. Playoff holes do not count. LINKS POSTED WITHIN 7 TO 10 DAYS OF THE EVENT Top Score wins $100 Gift Card sponsored by Quali-Pro
Open to GCSA of New York Members and Partners in good standing
FREE to Enter!
How it Works: Everyone picks a team of 6 golfers. Add your best 4 of 6 golfers scores to form your team score. The best team score wins the pool. Cut golfers (and anyone who doesn’t finish 4 rounds) get 80 for any rounds not completed. Playoff holes do not count.
Top Score wins $100 Gift Card sponsored by Quali-Pro
GCSA of New York Walk & Talk
Teugega Country Club
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Breakfast Sponsored by Turf & Soil Diagnostics
1.5 DEC Credits Awarded
7:30 Registration 8:00 Walk & Talk 11:30 Lunch 12:30 Golf (optional - may be additional fees collected onsite)
7:30 Registration
8:00 Walk & Talk
11:30 Lunch
12:30 Golf (optional - may be additional fees collected onsite)
Walk and Talks are highly interactive and educational discussions
with Cornell University’s Dr. Frank Rossi,
one of the world's leading experts in turfgrass science and research,
and host Superintendent Nick Perrucci.
These talks are organic in nature and cover a wide range of topics in
BMPs, IPMs, Industry research and most importantly your questions
Come spend the morning with Frank Rossi and
fellow golf course superintendent’s.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Activities:
10:30 Registration
11:00 Buffet Lunch
Noon Shot-Gun
Using all 27 Holes
4 Person Scramble
Long Drive and CTP Contests
4:30 BBQ Dinner & Awards Party Sponsored by Ewing Outdoor Supply
NEW OPTION
6:30 - Live Racing & Wagering at Batavia Downs
Proceeds Benefit the
GCSA of NY Scholarship and Community Outreach Initiatives
Initiatives are geared to impact the growth of our profession and include Great Lakes Turf School Tuition Reimbursement, Family Scholarships, Advocacy / Lobby Day, Allied Support, Economic / Environmental Impact Study, Turf Program Support, First Green Programs, Class C Development, etc.
Thanks to support from events like this,
we are sure to make an even bigger impact in the future!
Registration Fees:
Hotel Information:
For Details - Contact Ron Stepanek
716-471-1535
GCSA of New York: FINGER LAKES Walk & Talk
Stafford Country Club
Monday, September 15, 2025
and host Superintendent Mike Armstrong.