Texan Matt Cowan will return to defend GCSAA national title at Torrey Pines and Aviara
Lawrence, Kan. (Nov. 10, 2015) – The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Golf Championships will be contested Feb. 6-8, 2016, in San Diego as part of the Golf Industry Show.
The championships, presented in partnership with The Toro Co. and benefiting the Environmental Institute for Golf (EIFG), will offer four different events over three days and will draw members of all abilities. The competitions will take place at six high-end courses in the San Diego area, including courses that host professional events for the PGA Tour and LPGA Tour – Torrey Pines South and North, and Aviara Golf Club, respectively.
In addition to the GCSAA National Championship Feb. 7-8, a four-ball competition will be held Feb. 6, followed by a shamble event on Feb. 7. The two-day Golf Classic is scheduled for Feb. 7-8, and will offer both a gross and net flighted competition that will use a point-quota scoring system. Flights in the Golf Classic will rotate between courses.
More than 400 GCSAA members participated in the 2015 combined championships, which raised $50,000 for the EIFG, with Matt Cowan of Barton Creek Resort and Spa in Austin, winning the weather-shortened 18-hole, stroke play National Championship at Cordillera Ranch Golf Club by three strokes with a 1-under-par 71 in difficult conditions. The National Championship is limited to 100 GCSAA members with a 5.0 handicap index or lower.
Other courses welcoming golfers over the three days of events are La Costa Resort, Maderas Golf Club and The Crossings at Carlsbad. Read more about the courses and competitions at www.golfindustryshow.com.
The PGA of America will provide Rules officials and course set-up. In addition, The Toro Co. will mark its 22nd year as the presenting partner of the GCSAA Golf Championships. Toro, a GCSAA Platinum Partner, is a global leader in providing maintenance equipment and irrigation systems to golf courses.
The 2016 GCSAA Golf Championships will be held in conjunction with the Golf Industry Show, featuring the GCSAA education conference and the tradeshow Feb. 8-11 at the San Diego Convention Center in the downtown San Diego area.
About GCSAA and the EIFG
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) is a leading golf organization in the United States. Its focus is on golf course management, and since 1926 GCSAA has been the top professional association for the men and women who manage golf courses in the U.S. and worldwide. From its headquarters in Lawrence, Kan., the association provides education, information and representation to nearly 18,000 members in more than 78 countries. The association’s mission is to serve its members, advance their profession and enhance the enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game of golf. Visit GCSAA at www.gcsaa.org or find us on Facebook or Twitter.
The Environmental Institute for Golf is the philanthropic organization of the GCSAA. Its mission is to foster sustainability through research, awareness, education, programs and scholarships for the benefit of golf course management professionals, golf facilities and the game. Visit EIFG at www.eifg.org or find us on Facebook or Twitter.
About the Golf Industry Show
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) presents the Golf Industry Show annually. It is an innovative trade show designed for the owners/operators of golf facilities, and the professional members of the golf course and club management industries. Featuring the GCSAA Golf Championships and the GCSAA Education Conference, as well as the largest exhibit floor in the industry, the event combines education, networking and solutions for golf course superintendents, owners/operators, general managers, chief operating officers, architects and builders.
The Golf Industry Show is presented jointly with the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA), along with supporting organizations: the Golf Course Builders Association of America (GCBAA), the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA), the National Golf Foundation (NGF) and the United States Golf Association (USGA). The 2016 event will be held Feb. 6-11 at the San Diego Convention Center. Visit www.golfindustryshow.com.
Contact:
Craig Smith, Director, Communications and Media Relations
Phone: 800-472-7878, ext. 4431 or 785-691-9197 (cell)
csmith@gcsaa.org
