GCSA of NY upcoming events

GCSA of NY GOLF LEAGUE (25 May 2026)

Mon, 25 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

GCSA of New York Golf League

The purpose of the GCSA Golf League is to enhance and increase interactions among GCSA of New York members through the game of golf. Simply put, we want everyone to get to know as many fellow chapter members as possible!

Registration

2-person teams – choose your own partner
$50 per team – 100% is used to cover League expenses and prizes
All players should have a USGA Handicap Index
Registration deadline: May 10

Competition Format

All matches will be Four-Ball Match Play (best ball of two).

League Play

Matches are scheduled by the Chapter

Pairings will be based on regionality – as much as possible

Each team will play one match per month in June, July, August, and September

Matches are 9 holes, unless both teams agree to play 18

ADDITONAL OPTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Chapter Event Play

Teams may play matches during any Chapter Event or Meeting that includes golf

Examples include:

o Chapter Kick Off Outing (West) – River Oaks

o Chapter Kick Off Golf Outing (East) – Beaver Meadoes

o Walk & Talk at Oswego

o Walk & Talk at Sycamore

o Other qualifying events

Teams may select their own opponents, provided both teams are registered for the league, yet we encourage you play with teams from other regions

The Chapter is also happy to assist in setting up matches

Matches may be 9 or 18 holes, depending on the event format

Open Play

Teams may independently schedule matches on their own

Both teams must be registered for the league

Two teams may play each other only once at this level

Matches may be 9 or 18 holes, as mutually agreed upon

Last day for Open Play match: September 30

POINTS	Win	Lose	Tie
League Play	2	1	1.5
Chapter Event Play	2	1	1.5
Open Play	1.5	.5	1

Top 4 teams with the most points as of October 1 will advance to the Championship Matches
Teams may count points from up to 6 Matches – if more than 6 matches are played, use the best 6
Finals at Yahnundasis Golf Club – October 26
Front 9: Semi Final Matches
Back 9: Finals

Other Notes

Teams may substitute 1 player for any match. However, the substitute may not be on another League Team. Plus you can always play as a single
Ties for the top 4 spots will be broken by:
Can the teams play at Yahnundasis
Head to head records
Most total wins
Records vs. common opponents
Chipoff at Yahnundasis before play

Walk & Talk with Frank Rossi at Oswego (2 Jun 2026)

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

GCSA of New York Walk & Talk with Frank Rossi

Oswego Country Club

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

8:00 Registration

8:30 Walk & Talk

11:00 Lunch

12:00 Golf (optional )

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 Matt Bednarski.

Key topics about Oswego we are projected to cover

Overview of the Master Plan - with a limited budget

Greens and surrounding area renovations on holes #4, #6, and #9

Status of the new Maintenance Shop and Chemical Storage facility (potential)

Challenges associated with being in the “rain channel” of Lake Ontario

Ongoing fairway issues

Managing high organic matter levels

European crane fly and Japanese beetle issues

GUESTS:

GCSA of New York Members are encouraged to bring guests:
- Assistants and crew members
- Board Members, Greens Committee, Owners, etc.
- Superintendents from other golf courses
Contact Ron Stepanek to register guests too!
- 716-471-1535
- ron.stepanek@gcsaofny.org

COST:

$10 per member for walk and lunch
$25.00 for guests for walk and lunch
Optional Golf: Fees Collected On-site

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

Presenting: $1,000*
Meal: $300*
Bar: Pay the bar tab
Partners get 50% discount
Plus Class AF Dues if yet to join

*Call Ron Stepanek for details 716-471-1535

Walk & Talk at Sycamore: Renovation Tour (9 Jul 2026)

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

GCSA of New York Walk & Talk

Led by Matt Carlascio, Golf Course Superintendent

Sycamore Golf Club, Macedon, NY

Thursday, July 9, 2026

8:00 Registration

8:30 Walk & Talk

11:00 Lunch

12:00 Golf (optional )

Walk and Talks are highly interactive and educational discussions

Open to GCSA of New York Members and guests,

Especially owners, GMs and Board members interested in this topic

Key topic at Sycamore

Under new ownership, Sycamore recently underwent a

complete renovation of the golf course.

From planning and implementation to reopening,

come learn about this major project.

Plus, see how everything turned out —

and perhaps tee it up for an enjoyable round!

GUESTS:

GCSA of New York Members are encouraged to bring guests:
- Assistants and crew members
- Board Members, Greens Committee, Owners, etc.
- Superintendents from other golf courses
Contact Ron Stepanek to register guests too!
- 716-471-1535
- ron.stepanek@gcsaofny.org

COST:

$10 per member for walk and lunch
$25.00 for guests for walk and lunch
Optional Golf: Fees Collected On-site

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

Presenting: $1,000*
Meal: $300*
Bar: Pay the bar tab
Partners get 50% discount
Plus Class AF Dues if yet to join

*Call Ron Stepanek for details 716-471-1535