Great Lakes Shane Conroy Great Lakes regional representative A former assistant golf course superintendent, Shane joined the GCSAA staff in 2015. He resides in Chicago, Ill. Tel: 800.472.7878, ext. 3635 Field staff report FAIL TO PLAN, PLAN TO FAIL by Shane Conroy | Dec 21, 2020 With the new year nigh upon us, many of us are in the thick of planning for 2021 – which has been made more difficult due to the uncertainty of COVID-19. Whether it is agronomic calendars, budget forecasts or long-range projections, plans must be in place to achieve success. Full story GIVING THANKS by Shane Conroy | Nov 23, 2020 As 2020 enters its final month, its easy to want to fast forward to get this year but with Thanksgiving around the corner, it’s just as easy to hit the pause button and reflect on what has gone well and give thanks. Full story MICHIGAN AND CENTRAL ILLINOIS CHAPTERS UNVEIL NEW SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES by Shane Conroy | Oct 19, 2020 Because of the leadership of John R. Fulling, Jr., CGCS, the Michigan GCSA announced the John R. Fulling, Jr. Leadership Scholarship. Full story Transitions New members Illinois Bradley J Bednarski, Class EM, Lake Forest Zeke Bochenek, Class AF, Chicago Gerardo Contreras, Class EM, Winnetka Kai E Jacobs, Class C, Jacksonville Brandon Kohley, Class SW, Homer Glen Brian D Kolar, Class EM, Romeoville John C Nugent, Class B, Channahon Indiana Matthew Hession, Class C, Indianapolis William R Hoke, Class EM, Indianapolis Matthew A McIntyre, Class C, Bristol Brock Neff, Class SW, W Lafayette Chad W Smith, Class C, Fishers Michigan Tyler Goss, Class SW, East Lansing Aaron M Herman, Class SW, East Lansing Andrew A Hovsepian, Class SW, East Lansing Ryan Maxwell, Class B, Livonia Matthew Simonson, Class SW, Howell Ohio Mitchell L Cofer, Class SW, Dublin Tyler M Payne, Class C, Dayton John C Prusa, Class AF, Stow Arthur E Rhoades, Class EM, Sylvania Dan G Stauffer, Class C, Canton Tyler S Topp, Class SW, Kettering Christopher White, Class C, New Albany Wisconsin Jake R Ertel, Class C, Thiensville Dominic A Frese, Class B, Racine Joey T Peterson, Class SW, Menomonie Michael A Stachowicz, Class EM, Green Bay Matthew T Statz, Class C, Middleton On the move Illinois Charles W Anfield CGCS, formerly (A) at Heritage Bluffs Public Golf Club, is now (A) at Prestwick Country Club in Frankfort Indiana Robert J Kowatch, formerly (A) at The Bridgewater Club, is now (A) at Meshingomesia Golf & Social Club in Marion Kentucky Michael B Sanders Jr, formerly (SW) at Louisville Country Club, is now (SW) at Louisville Country Club in Louisville Ohio Thomas Collins, formerly (A) at World of Golf, is now (A) at The Camargo Club in Cincinnati Ryan Fleming, formerly (B) at Hamilton Elks Golf Club, is now (B) at Miami View Golf Course in Cleves Jack C Hutchison, formerly (B) at Trumbull Country Club, is now (AS) at Trumbull Country Club in Warren James R Lynn, formerly (C) at Crooked Stick Golf Club, is now (B) at Columbus Country Club in Columbus Wisconsin Jeremy D Dahl, formerly (C) at The Club at Strawberry Creek, is now (B) at Johnson Park Golf Course in Racine Brett Morris, formerly (C) at Hawk's View Golf Club, is now (B) at Browns Lake Golf Course in Burlington Matt R Smith, formerly (C) at Sentryworld Golf Course, is now (B) at Sentryworld Golf Course in Stevens Point Adam C Wepfer, formerly (C) at Bishops Bay Country Club, is now (B) at Bishops Bay Country Club in Waunakee Upcoming events Upcoming events in the region. This is not necessarily a comprehensive list. If you have an addition to make, please reach out. WGCSA Super/Pro Outing Dates: 24 Apr, 2019 Visit Great Lakes forums Visit the Forums »