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2026 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show to kick off association’s centennial year

Sep 23, 2025, 10:49 by Angela Hartmann
Registration now open for golf course management’s biggest event

 

Lawrence, Kan. (Sept. 23, 2025) – The GCSAA Conference and Trade Show returns to Orlando Feb. 2-5, 2025, with a once-in-a-century experience.

The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) and presenting partners, the Golf Course Builders Association of America (GCBAA) and American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA), will offer a week of interactive education, networking experiences and industry innovations. The week will also include special events and programming to honor GCSAA’s 100th anniversary.

The 2026 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show will be held at the Orange County Convention Center and starts with the GCSAA Golf Championships presented by Toro, Jan. 31-Feb 2. After four fun golf events and GCSAA’s National Championship, the education conference and trade show offer unparalleled professional development and networking opportunities for those who manage, own and build golf facilities.

“The 2026 CTS is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience as we celebrate GCSAA’s Centennial,” said Rhett Evans, GCSAA CEO. “Orlando is always a popular destination for attendees and exhibitors, so we are excited to have everyone gather there to mark this historic occasion.”

In addition to dedicated education and show time, each day of the GCSAA Conference will feature special events and opportunities.

Don’t miss this historic opportunity. Registration is now open at gcsaaconference.com.

 

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Steven Spatafore, director of agronomy, Los Altos (Calif.) Golf and Country Club, will be featured on "Katrek and Maginnes On Tap” Wednesday, October 1 at 6 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio channel 92. An 11-year GCSAA member, Spatafore was named GCSAA's Emerging Leader Award recipient this week. He credits his quick rise in the industry to his mentors and staff and he makes sure to be supportive of everyone in the profession.
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