Inland Empire Golf Course Superintendent Association

UPDATE: registration temp. closed until Friday (Northwest GCSA Turfgrass Expo III 2025)
2023-10-10 08:00 - 2023-10-11 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
We have been waiting four years… Three GCSA chapters in the Northwest will join together for a special event, for the third time. Enjoy meaningful conversations with your peers and outstanding education, all in a beautiful setting.

Northwest GCSA Turfgrass Expo III
October 13 & 14, 2025
The Coeur d’Alene Resort
Registration is open to all in the industry and participation is not limited by boundaries. We encourage you to register early. Both golf and trade show space are limited.
INFORMATION:
CLICK HERE EVENT AGENDA – hosted by Idaho GCSA, Inland Empire GCSA and Peaks & Prairies GCSA
CLICK HERE HOTEL ROOM information – Reserve BY Sept 11, 2025 (September 11, 2025 is earlier than the meeting pre-registration date!)

CLICK HERE INFORMATION summary for TRADE SHOW
CLICK HERE INFORMATION summary for GOLF
DIAMOND SPONSOR: TURF EQUIPMENT & IRRIGATION COMPANY/TORO
GOLD SPONSORS: PACIFIC GOLF & TURF/STOTZ EQUIPMENT/JOHN DEERE
Two Gold Sponsors are still available!
SILVER SPONSORS:
Barenbrug USA/TurfMend
Nutrien Solutions
Planet Turf
Rainbird Golf
Simplot Turf & Horticulture
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ONLINE REGISTRATION:
TWO Ultimate Gold Sponsors are still available and you are welcome to email and reserve for your company.
For all other booth and meeting registrations…
REGISTRATION IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED UNTIL Friday, 12:00 p.m. June 20. We have a glitch in what the office is seeing on the final form.
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Gather the evening prior: SUNDAY – 7:00 p.m. Meet your fellow conference attendees and see old friends while you join for a no-host gathering at Coeur d’Alene Taphouse Unchained. Unchained is located across from The CDA Resort Hotel, or can be accessed by the hotel sky bridge.
The event will include a trade show supported by allied partners from each of the three associations. The opportunity to interact with our knowledgeable supporters offers the opportunity to improve your course conditions with the latest products and technology. Trade show space is limited and we encourage you to reserve your booth as soon as possible when registration in open.
Closing the conference will be a golf opportunity at two incredible facilities – CDA National Reserve, host superintendent Zach Bauer, CGCS, and The Coeur d’Alene Resort, host superintendent Tom Walker.
GCSAA EDUs and Pesticide Recertification Credits TBA

IEGCSA Pesticide Meeting 2024 is October 21. Save the date!
2023-10-21 07:30 - 16:00
Join us for the Pesticide Meeting October 21, 2024, Hayden Lake Country Club, Hayden Lake, Idaho
We are expected to receive (7) Idaho and (7) Washington pesticide re-certification credits! Earn GCSAA EDUs!
Conference moderated by Bill Griffith, Retired, Walla Walla College of Excellence

Pesticide Meeting Event Sponsor: TurfStar

Roundtable Discussion - save the date, January 15!
2024-01-15 10:00 - 13:00
Save the date to enjoy great conversations — at a new location!
Join us Wednesday, January 15 for the 2025 Inland Empire GCSA Roundtable Discussion
The Golf Club at Black Rock, 18168, S. Kimberlite Dr., Coeur d’Alene, ID
Earn .2 GCSAA EDUs!
Moderated by Dan Frederiksen, The Club at Black Rock

PPGCSA "Almost" Spring Meeting, Billings, Mont.
2024-03-04 08:00 - 2024-03-05 13:00
The 2024 “Almost” Spring Meeting registration is open for March 4 & 5!
Featured speakers are Frank Rossi, Ph.D.; Edward Nangle, Ph.D.; and Kevin W. Frank, Ph.D.
Click here for more information

Rounds 4 Research - April 22-April 28! Check out these great opportunities for golf
2024-03-25 06:00 - 2024-04-29 19:00
There are incredible opportunities for great deals on golf in your region… places to play on vacation…and a perfect way to set up a golf road trip while benefiting the future of golf!
Starting March 29 you can browse the courses available to bid on between April 22 – April 28. Facilities will be listed by state!
Rounds 4 Research, an innovative program aimed at generating resources to fund research and help ensure golf’s future. Rounds 4 Research provides a way for all aspects of the game to come together to ensure its future.
Would your golf facility like to donate to Rounds4Research? CLICK HERE

NW GCSA Turfgrass Expo, III - Sponsors read before June 16!
2024-10-03 07:00
Review the sponsorship options for the Expo before registration opens!
Registration opens Monday, June 16, for the Northwest GCSA Turfgrass Expo III Conference and Trade Show, October 13 & 14, 2025, at The Coeur d’Alene Resort.
We have multiple sponsorship opportunities so companies of all budget levels may participate and receive recognition.
The Ultimate Sponsors, our highest level of support, are limited. Your level commitment preference can be emailed on Monday, June 16, by 3:00 p.m. MT, to idahogcsa@idahogcsa.org, completing the online forms at a later time.
If we receive more than one Diamond Sponsor request, a random drawing will be held at 4:00 pm to determine the Diamond sponsor. Companies not selected will automatically move to the Ultimate Gold Sponsor level.
Any Gold Sponsors remaining available after the Diamond drawing (if applicable), and all Silver Sponsors, will be on a first-come basis, either through an email request or form completion.
Because the online forms are “involved,” we are accepting a simple email request for the Ultimate Sponsors, with online forms completed in the future.
CLICK HERE FOR SPONSOR and TRADE SHOW INFORMATION
CLICK HERE for GOLF INFORMATION
We are thrilled to have these incredible speakers participating at the Northwest GCSA Turfgrass Expo III, and we can’t wait to share the full conference agenda with you.

Pesticide Meeting - October 21, 2024 - register here!
2024-10-21 07:10 - 16:00
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Join us for the Pesticide Meeting, Monday, October 21, 2024, Hayden Lake Country Club, Hayden Lake, Idaho
Registration fee includes lunch and continental breakfast.
Break co-sponsors are available!
EARN (7) recertification credits for Washington, (6) credits for Idaho and Montana, and .70 GCSAA EDUs.
Conference moderated by Bill Griffith, Retired, Walla Walla College of Excellence
Register here to participate (SCROLL BELOW for form) – request an INVOICE or pay by debit/credit card.
CONFERENCE AGENDA – Click here
Make your hotel reservations:

Please specify Inland Empire Golf Course Superintendents Association to receive this special rate available: $99 + tax one-four people
Triple Play Resort & Suites (208) 772-7900
151 W. Orchard, Hayden Lake, ID
Amenities: Continental breakfast, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, free high-speed internet
Also… Hayden Lake Country Club – Hotel Rooms and Cabanas are available. For more information and pricing, contact Lori Hintz 208-772-3211
Register below and equest an INVOICE or pay by debit/credit card:
(Note, price increases by $10 after Oct 14. Sorry, no refunds after 9:00 a.m. Oct 17 due to guarantees)

2024 Pesticide Short Course

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Inland Empire GCSA 2023 Pesticide Short Course

Hayden Lake Country Club, Hayden Lake, ID Host Superintendent: Jeremiah Farmer

October 21, 2024

Registration Fees: Includes continental breakfast and lunch on Monday. Sorry, no refunds after 9:00 a.m. October 17.
This form gives you the option to register and request an invoice to submit by check, or register and pay with a debit or credit card. PRICES increase $10 after Oct 14.Earn pesticide (6) Idaho and (7) Washington re-certification credits and GCSAA .70 EDUs.Name*

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SESSION REFRESHMENT BREAK

Co-partnership @ $ 150.00

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EVENT PARTNERSHIP

One event company partnership is available @ $ 250.00

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Sorry, no refunds after 9:00 a.m. October 17, due to guarantees.
Hayden Lake CC, 2362 E Bozanta Dr, Hayden Lake, ID 83835

Peaks & Prairies GCSA Fall Meeting & Trade Show 2024 - Billings, Mont.
2024-10-29 07:30 - 2024-10-31 15:00
Peaks & Prairies GCSA’s big event! Join us in Billings, Mont., October 29-31, 2024 for the Fall Meeting & Trade Show, Billings Hotel & Convention Center, 1223 Mullowney Lane, Billings, MT 59101.
Education at the fall meeting also extends beyond the conference room with our Trade Show!
For all conference and trade show information visit ppgcsa.org and click on the calendar event.

Register here... Inland Empire GCSA 2024 Fall Meeting & Trade Show!
2024-11-20 07:30 - 2024-11-21 13:00
Join us for presentations of value to key employees — including equipment managers! This opportunity, along with a trade show highlighting products and services… all come together to help make your job easier!
Our HOTEL BLOCK is at the CENTENNIAL HOTEL. They will honor the block if we still have rooms left – $129+ $10 destination fee, 509-326-8000.

~ CONFERENCE AGENDA (includes Trade Show Setup and Tear Down) – Download as a PDF: CLICK HERE
~ REGISTER FOR EDUCATION or Be a Sponsor Without Reserving a Booth – (request an invoice or pay by credit/debit card): CLICK HERE
~ REGISTER FOR TRADE SHOW BOOTH and/or SPONSOR – (request an invoice or pay by credit/debit card): CLICK HERE
Due to guarantees, no refund after 10:00 a.m. on November 15. Our registration is priced for the entire event and we do not offer partial event pricing.

Earn (2) Washington Pesticide Recertification Credits and .7 GCSAA EDUs.
NOTE – if you ARE paying by credit card, the online form is not received by the office until you complete the credit card transaction. If you stop and close out while checking out, we will not receive your info. Remember, our processor is PayPal and you can pay either as a GUEST or with your account.

NOTICE of BYLAW CHANGE: November 20, 2024. CLICK HERE for more information.
Election Slate:
Officers: President, Ivan Gibbs, Leavenworth Golf Club; Vice President, Brent Austin, LaGrande Country Club; Secretary Treasurer, Brandon Bubar, Avondale Golf Club.
Directors, (2) positions open: Board slate: Mitch Larson, Yakima Country Club (Incumbent); and Tom Walker, Coeur d’Alene Resort.
ATTENTION BOARD MEMBERS: The Board Meeting will be at 4:30 p.m., November 19.
The Centennial, 303 W. North River Rd., Spokane, Washington, 99201. Located along the Spokane River and Centennial River Trail, this contemporary property is great!

Idaho GCSA Spring Meeting & Trade Show 2025
2025-02-18 08:00 - 2025-02-19 17:00
See you in Boise at the Idaho GCSA Spring Meeting & Trade Show – February 18 & 19, 2024.
All under one roof! Join us for great conversation, always great education, and a trade show in Boise, Idaho, at…
The Riverside Hotel, BW Premier Collection, Boise, Idaho! This full-service hotel and convention center is located along the beautiful Boise River, and is along the Boise River Greenbelt. You will find area options to explore that include a winery, brewery, restaurants and comedy club, all within a half-mile walking distance. Downtown is easily accessible two miles away — an easy Uber ride.
For more information to register or reserve a booth, in January visit the Idaho GCSA website to register – idahogcsa.org

IEGCSA Summer Outing, June 18 - Register here!
2025-06-18 10:00 - 14:00
Summer Outing

Wednesday, June 18. 10:00 a.m.
– Four-person Scramble (singles or partial teams welcome and will be paired)
– Hosted by Tarquin Huff, Golf Course Superintendent
Take advantage of this opportunity… catch up with your peers to discuss/solve seasonal issues! It is also a great way to treat your grounds crew.
JUNE 1: YES! Sponsorship opportunities are available – reserve by June 1 to ensure proper signage. Contact Lori.
JUNE 11: Please register by June 11 so the course may plan for your participation. Late registrants will be accepted – but we ask you to please register by June 11.
Register below! $60 per person fee includes play, cart, box lunch, and prize eligibility.
REGISTRATION:
To register and pay online, or register and request an invoice – SEE BELOW

(Register up to four players, per online form, for Summer Outing)

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Summer Outing - Horn Rapids Golf Course
Wednesday, June 18, 202510:00 a.m.
Four-person Shamble.
Partial teams welcome and will be paired.
$60.00 fee includes 18-hole play, cart, box lunch, and prize eligibility

June 1: Sponsor commitment deadline to ensure proper signage

June 11: Please register by June 11 to help facility prepare for your participation. Last minute registrations will be accepted, but better to register early, please!

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Hole Sponsor $125

Hole Sponsor plus pin prize $175

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IEGCSA 2025 Golf Crew Challenge - 10:30 a.m. shotgun
2025-08-13 10:30 - 15:00
Register below for the IEGCSA 2025 Golf Crew Challenge – August 13, 2025

We have two flights available so everyone can play – Please register by August 6.
~ Shotgun! 10:30 a.m. includes lunch during play.

~ Golf Crew Challenge Flight – $240 Team, Four-person scramble

~ Play Golf Flight – $60 Per player, Four-person scramble
Hole Sponsors are welcome and appreciated! Please commit by July 29 to ensure signage.
Golf Crew Challenge Flight –This flight is strictly limited to golf course grounds crews, superintendents and assistants from same facility (sorry, no pro shop ringers allowed) – with one exception…EXCEPTION: Two lower budget facilities who do not have the number of staff employed at the facility to complete a team can join together to make a team. Again, only employees from grounds department. (Any question about eligibility will be determined by the chapters)
Please be aware only the Inland Empire GCSA Golf Crew Challenge Flight will determine the two winning teams to participate in the 2025 Northwest Golf Crew Championship – joining Western Washington GCSA and Oregon GCSA! Date and location TBA for the event.
Lodging assistance will be offered to the IEGCSA teams representing the association at the championship, if needed.
Play Golf Flight – $60 Per player, Four-person scramble (Partial teams will be paired.) Everyone is welcome! (This flight will not be eligible to play in the Northwest Golf Crew Championship with OGCSA and WWGCSA )
Play for all includes 18-hole play/cart, and meal.
Mike Bednar, Host superintendent
Palouse Ridge Golf Course, Pullman, Wash

Crew Golf Challenge

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2025 Golf Crew Golf Challenge
Wednesday, August 13 Palouse Ridge Golf Course Pullman, Washington10:30 a.m. Shotgun - Four-Person Scramble (Please register by August 6).

TWO flights available:

GOLF CREW CHALLENGE
$240.00 team fee includes 18-hole play/cart, and box lunch.

Team must consist of golf course grounds employees (superintendents/assistants welcome). See above for rules/restrictions.

PLAY GOLF FLIGHT
$60 per player - everyone can play. Fee includes 18-hole play/cart, and box lunch

Partial teams will be paired.
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Sponsorship OpportunitiesJuly 25 sponsorship commitments are due to ensure proper signage.Sponsorship Choices

Hole Sponsor $125

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Northwest GCSA Turfgrass Expo III 2025 - enjoy this incredible opportunity!
2025-10-13 07:00 - 2025-10-14 17:00
GCSAA EDUs .75, pesticide recertification credit: (2) Wyo, (2) Idaho, (2) Mont., Wash. (2)

SPECIAL NOTE: CDA NATIONAL RESERVE will be “cash only” for beverages. Credit cards can be used in the proshop.
We have been waiting four years… Three GCSA chapters in the Northwest will join together for a special event, for the third time. Enjoy meaningful conversations with your peers and outstanding education, all in a beautiful setting.

Northwest GCSA Turfgrass Expo III
October 13 & 14, 2025
The Coeur d’Alene Resort
Registration is open to all in the industry and participation is not limited by boundaries. We encourage you to register early. Both golf and trade show space are limited.
INFORMATION:
IMPORTANT: Do you have a change to your existing registration? Please click here to communicate a change or additional information: CLICK HERE
CLICK HERE EVENT AGENDA – hosted by Idaho GCSA, Inland Empire GCSA and Peaks & Prairies GCSA
CLICK HERE HOTEL ROOM information – Reserve BY Sept 23, 2025 (Our room block has been extended!)

CLICK HERE INFORMATION summary for TRADE SHOW
CLICK HERE INFORMATION summary for GOLF
ONLINE REGISTRATION:
CLICK HERE CONFERENCE REGISTRATION and SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES (not reserving a booth)
CLICK HERE TRADE SHOW and SPONSORSHIP opportunities (Booth registration open to members of record until July 15, open to all new and present members after July 15).
SHIPPING INFORMATION for TRADE SHOW (it is okay you don’t have booth #): CLICK HERE
Gather the evening prior: SUNDAY – 7:00 p.m. Meet your fellow conference attendees and see old friends while you join for a no-host gathering at Coeur d’Alene Taphouse Unchained. Unchained is located across from The CDA Resort Hotel, or can be accessed by the hotel sky bridge.
The event will include a trade show supported by allied partners from each of the three associations. The opportunity to interact with our knowledgeable supporters offers the opportunity to improve your course conditions with the latest products and technology. Trade show space is limited and we encourage you to reserve your booth as soon as possible when registration in open.
Closing the conference will be a golf opportunity at two incredible facilities – CDA National Reserve, host superintendent Zach Bauer, CGCS, and The Coeur d’Alene Resort, host superintendent Tom Walker.
(Due to guarantees: No refunds after 10:00 a.m. October 9, as stated on meeting registration forms. No refunds on trade show booths after October 3, as stated on registration forms. Thank you for understanding! )

Registration is open - 2025 Pest Management Seminar!
2025-12-02 08:00 - 2025-12-10 17:00
Note: The Inland Empire GCSA will receive a portion of the registration fee of each IEGCSA member who participates!
Welcome to the Virtual Pest Management Education Program!
This year’s event will be held over 4 days, Tuesday and Wednesday, December 2-3 & 9-10, 2025 in 3-hour sessions.
Join us for one, or all four, sessions and hear presentations from leading industry professionals.
Click here to register
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
PLEASE READ ALL THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY
WHAT IT IS:

4 three-hour webinar sessions each begin at 9:00 am Pacific Time running Tuesday and Wednesday the weeks of December 2-3 & 9-10
You may choose to skip daily sessions—However you will only receive credits for each session attended in FULL
Early registration fee is $120 for the series. After November 24 the fee will increase to $140

SIGNING UP:

ONLINE REGISTRATION: If you need to pay with a check via invoice option, email ogcsa@ogcsa.org with complete registration information.
EACH attendee will need to register individually with their OWN UNIQUE EMAIL ADDRESS. You CANNOT use the same email for multiple attendees.
You will be required to enter your state pesticide license number on the registration screen. If you do not have a license number enter “NA”.
Upon payment you will receive an email confirmation with the webinar series link. This link is unique to you and cannot be shared. Please add it to your online calendar.
You will receive reminder emails with your webinar links & information.

IN THE SEMINAR:

Each attendee will need to join the webinar on their own device.
Please review Webinar Best Management Practices to ensure that your device and internet connection will work properly.
You MUST be logged on the ENTIRE time and answer polling questions when prompted to receive credit. If you miss polling questions or leave the webinar early, you will not receive credit for that session. Webinars will be audited by state authorities.
There will be two 10-minute breaks during each session.
In the webinar you will not need access to a webcam you will be in listen only mode.
You will have the ability to ask questions during the webinar through the chat feature— you may also send questions in ahead of time to ogcsa@ogcsa.org.

CREDITS: ANTICIPATED

12 Oregon Pesticide Recertification Credits – 3 Credits will be given per daily session attended in full
12 Washington Pesticide Recertification Credits – 3 Credits will be given per daily session attended in full
12 Idaho Pesticide Recertification Credits – 3 Credits will be given per daily session attended in full
1.2 GCSAA Education Points – .30 Points will be given per daily session attended in full
12 ORLCB Continuing Education Hours – 3 Hours will be given per daily session attended in full

FULL BROCHURE
DAILY SCHEDULE:
8:50-9:00 am – Login
9:00-9:50 am – Presentation #1
9:50-10:00 am – Q&A and Break
10:00-10:50 am – Presentation #2
10:50-11:00 am – Q&A and Break
11:00-11:50 am – Presentation #3
11:50-12:00 pm – Q&A and Closing
WEEK 1 SESSIONS:
Day 1 – Tuesday, December 2, 2025
– Optimizing success for turfgrass during winter months
Speaker: Ron Townsend – Syngenta
-Old Foes, New Frequency: Patch Diseases on the Rise in Pacific Northwest Turf
-Refreshing the Fundamentals: Chemical and Cultural Management of Microdochium Patch
Speaker: Chas Schmid, Ph.D. – Oregon State University
Day 2 – Wednesday, December 3, 2025
-Herbicides and Plant Growth Regulators for Landscapers
Speaker: Alec Kowalewski, Ph.D. – Oregon State University
-Pythium Management from a Superintendent
Speaker: Peter M Wendt, CGCS – Congressional Country Club
-The Dirty Dozen – Oregon OSHA citations for hazards posed to employees: Heat Stress, Pesticides/Hazard Communication and PPE
Speakers: Brandi Davis – Oregon OSHA
WEEK 2 SESSIONS
Day 3 – Tuesday, December 9, 2025
-Insect control options and strategies for the PNW
Speaker: Ron Townsend – Syngenta
-Using New Technologies to Increase Application Precision
Speaker: Bill Kreuser, Ph.D. – Greenkeeper
-Building Your Fungicide Foundation
Speaker: Cameron Stephens, Ph.D. – Simplot Turf & Horticulture

Day 4 – Wednesday, December 10, 2025
-Pesticide Potions Class: A Journey into Pesticide Formulations and Mixing
Speakers: Chrissie A Segars, Ph.D. and Dale R. Sanson, Ph.D. – PBI Gordon Corporation
–Practical approach to root pathogen
-Practical approach to resistance in turf
Speaker: Zac Reicher, Ph.D. – ENVU
~ PLEASE NOTE ~
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE YOUR SYSTEM IS READY TO GO AND WILL RUN THE WEBINAR
***CANCELLATION POLICY & QUESTIONS:

For FULL refund cancellations must be made in writing by 5:00pm November 28 to OGCSA Email: ogcsa@ogcsa.org

IEGCSA Roundtable Discussion - January 15
2026-01-15 10:00 - 13:00
Join us Thursday, January 15 for the 2026 Inland Empire GCSA Roundtable Discussion
“The View Clubhouse” The Golf Club at Black Rock, 16479 W Birdie Ln, Coeur d’Alene, ID
.2 GCSAA EDUs! Member rate is $35 (non-member $40) and includes lunch.
Moderated by Dan Frederiksen, The Club at Black Rock
Event Sponsor:

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10:00 – 12:00 p.m. Round Table Discussion
12:00- 1:00 p.m. Lunch
Register by 12:00 p.m. on January 10 to avoid a late fee. Due to guarantees, we are unable to offer refunds after 10:00 a.m. January 10. Early registration is $35.
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Register HERE! Inland Empire GCSA 2026 "Nearly" Spring Meeting
2026-03-09 07:00 - 2026-03-10 12:00
March 9 & 10, 2026, Meadow Springs Country Club

Enjoy education, golf and silent auction all at Meadow Springs!

AGENDA: CLICK HERE to download or view a conference agenda as a PDF
Early registration rate is available until February 24!
EARN (2) Idaho and (2) Washington pesticide recertification credit. Earn .55 GCSAA EDUs.

ONLINE registration & sponsorship opportunities: CLICK HERE request an invoice or pay by credit/debit card –
Dress code at Country Club: no jeans and a collared shirt, or a mock collar, is required. Host superintendent, Charlie Jones
~ The William Griffith Distinguished Service is an award presented by the board to a deserving individual – and it is not an annual award. Please join us at this event where it will be presented to Roy Studebaker.
~ In addition to our featured speakers, enjoy a presentation from your peers!
* HOTEL BLOCK has been extended – TownePlace Suites, Richland (509-943-9800) Specify the Inland Empire GCSA for our rate of : Single $154+ tax, Double $164+ tax

Online Link for hotel reservation:CLICK HERE
TownePlace Suites is perfectly located with restaurants within walking distance and includes continental breakfast.
(Board meeting will be Sunday, March 8)
~ SILENT AUCTION: We would appreciate your donation of silent auction items! To donate: CLICK HERE
We encourage all members/courses/companies to consider a donation. We have seen a wide variety of donations and we appreciate all of them. This is a great opportunity to walk away with items you would purchase anyway – and the association benefits financially. Have a donation? Click the above link to complete the online donation form… or contact Mike Bednar (509) 592-3794 or Mike Kingsley (509) 900-8843.
No refunds after 9 a.m. on March 5, due to guarantees. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

EVENT SPONSOR:

Inland Empire GCSA Summer Outing - save the July 7 date!
2026-07-07 11:30
We have a fantastic location that will offer a perfectly timed break!
Catch up with your peers at Circling Raven Golf Club, Worley, Idaho
Join us July 7, 2026! Hosted by Kal Zaranec, GCS.
Field is limited to 72 players.
~ Details and registration information available soon.
$60 fee includes play, cart, box lunch and prizes.
VARIOUS Sponsorship opportunities will be available – reserve your hole sponsor by June 19 to ensure proper signage onsite.

Save the date! 2026 Crew Challenge - Aug 6 shotgun
2026-08-06 10:30 - 17:00
Plan to play Palouse Ridge on Wednesday, August 6, 10:30 a.m. shotgun!
We will have two flights to accommodate everyone for play. However, only the winners of the course crew flight will advance to the 2025 championship.
Note: Two lower budget facilities can combine and play on the same team.
The Inland Empire GCSA Golf Crew Challenge Flight will determine the two winning teams to participate in the 2026 Northwest Golf Crew Championship – joining Western Washington GCSA and Oregon GCSA! Date and location this fall is TBA.
HOLE SPONSORS ARE WELCOME!
Registration will open this summer.

Scholarship Deadline is August 31 - supported by IEGCSA
2026-08-31 08:00 - 17:00
NTA Scholarship Deadline is August 31.
The Inland Empire GCSA helps fund the annual scholarships
Please contact the NTA for more information how to apply and eligibility requirements.
https://nwturfgrass.net/index.html

Inland Empire GCSA Fall Meeting & Trade Show - 2026! (Note days of the week!)
2026-11-18 07:15 - 2026-11-19 13:00 | The Centennial
Join us in 2026 at The Centennial! Nov 18 & 19, 2026 (Wed – Thurs). The trade show will be November 18.
Located in downtown Spokane near the Spokane River, this updated Davenport hotel property will host our 2026 Fall Meeting & Trade Show!
Our conference and trade show has it all – education with a wide variety of topics – PLUS – our knowledgeable allied partners on hand at the trade show to help you produce the best possible course conditions within your budget!
When the event is over for the day, enjoy everything downtown has to offer.
Watch for conference information available in September, 2026.
(Board meeting will be Nov 17)

Chapters of the Northwest Hospitality Room - Wed, January 20
2027-01-20 18:00 - 20:00
When in New Orleans for the GCSAA 2027 CTS…
Let’s meet January 20, 2027 for the Chapters of the Northwest Hospitality Room!
It will be another great evening with the six chapters participating! 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Please note the time change!
More details to come.
