Inland Empire Golf Course Superintendent Association

Register HERE! Inland Empire GCSA 2026 "Nearly" Spring Meeting
2026-03-09 07:00 - 2026-03-10 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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.
