Upcoming events

    • 10 Apr 2025
    • 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM (EDT)
    • Reckless Shepherd Brewing Co., Columbia, MD


    MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIP SOCIAL
    MAAGCS Match Play Blind Draw!

    Thursday, April 10, 2025


    8895 McGaw Road
    Columbia, MD 21045

    We will be hosting a Social Hour at Reckless Shepherd Brewing Co. in Columbia MD, on Thursday, April 10th from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm This event coincides with the first round of The Masters and we will be doing the blind draw for the 2025 MAAGCS Match Play Championship presented by Syngenta.

    All MAAGCS members are encouraged to attend for drinks, appetizers and camaraderie. As always, it should be a great time and plenty of fellowship with your colleagues. There is no official registration for the event so please bring your assistants, mechanics and any staff members. The address for Reckless Brewing Co. is 8895 McGaw Road, Columbia, MD 21045.

    Registration is not required, show up and enjoy!

    Augusta National Golf Club

    • 21 Apr 2025
    • 9:00 AM (EDT)
    • Crofton Country Club


    SPECIAL EVENT!

    Match Play Kick-off

    Crofton Country Club

    Monday, April 21, 2025

    1691 Crofton Pkwy #2089
    Crofton, MD 21114

    Hosted by

    Tad Dinan
    Superintendent

    We are excited to kick off the Match Play Championship presented by Syngenta with a special event at Crofton Country Club on Monday, April 21st, hosted by Tad Dinan. This opportunity allows match play competitors to complete their first-round matches well ahead of the deadline, setting the stage for an outstanding tournament.

    The course will be closed to the general public, and as a result, there will be no food service available. However, the bar will be open before play begins, though it will not be available afterward. If you’d like to bring your own food or drinks, feel free to do so!

    A special thank you goes out to Tad Dinan for hosting this special event.

    1 Round Matches - Blind Draw

    The blind draw for the first-round matches will take place on Thursday, April 10th, during the MAAGCS Social Event at Reckless Shepherd – click here for more details. All players will receive an email with the updated bracket following the draw.

    Registration

    Please Register by Friday, April 18th

    Please be sure that every player playing registers for the event to ensure an accurate headcount. You may register separately or one player can register and add their partner as a guest on the registration form.

    If your opponents are unable to play, you can still register and enjoy a match play practice round.

    Dues & Entry Payment

    Please login and pay our membership dues and match play registration fee. 

    Entry Fee

    $40 per player

    Paid directly to the golf course

    Schedule

    9:00 am

    Payment & Warmup

    10:00 am

    Shotgun Start

    Questions?

    Please contact Tyler Eastham with questions

    • 23 Apr 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM (EDT)
    • Westminster National Golf Course


    Volunteers Needed!

    Westminster National Golf Course Welcomes
    Students from Winfield Elementary School

    Wednesday, April 23, 2025
    Westminster National Golf Course

    Westminster National Golf Course

    2158 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD 21158

    Hosted by


    Ryan Kraushofer, CGCS
    443-865-3232
    westminsternationalgc@yahoo.com

    Volunteers, please contact Ryan Kraushofer

    Local 4th grade students from Winfield Elementary School will visit Westminster National Golf Course on Wednesday, April 23rd for a First Green Field Trip. This is an excellent opportunity to engage with elementary school students and introduce them to the golf industry, specifically geared towards turf management. Using STEM education guidelines, students will learn some of the daily aspects of taking care of a golf course.

    Volunteers Needed! Host superintendent Ryan Kraushofer is requesting volunteers to help with  this fun day of mentorship and education. Please contact Ryan directly at westminsternationalgc@yahoo.com if you would like to volunteer.

    Sponsored by


    Preliminary Schedule
    Subject to Change

    9:55-10:10 Organization and Intros

    Station 1: 10:15 – 10:35 (20 Minutes) Putting Our teaching pros will work with the students to teach them the proper way to putt and to read contours in a green. This station will conclude with a friendly putting competition.

    Rotation 3 minutes

    Station 2: 10:38 – 10:58 (20 Minutes) Soils - Golf courses are community green spaces that provide recreational and environmental benefits to local areas. Golf courses are large parcels of land with healthy turf, trees and other vegetation. Collectively, they provide wildlife habitat, improve air quality, reduce noise and dust, filter surface water, recharge ground water supplies, and in many cases, are used to reclaim and restore environmentally damaged sites

    Rotation 3 Minutes

    Station 3: 11:01 -11:21 (20 Minutes) 411 of Golf Students will learn about physics in golf. Such as why does a driver go further than a five iron. Once their groups ball has been hit, they will measure the distance the ball went and then convert the feet into yards.

    Rotation 3 Minutes

    Station 4: 11:24 – 11:44 (20 Minutes) Water Conservation - Water comprises 80 to 85% of the weight of a grass plant. In most locations, supplemental water in the form of irrigation is needed to maintain healthy turfgrass plants throughout the season. Efficient water use is a very important component of a golf course maintenance operation. Students will learn how Golf Course Superintendents do their part to conserve water use

    Rotation 3 Minutes

    Station 5: 11:47 – 12:07 (20 Minutes) Golf Course Architecture Students will learn what goes into designing the perfect golf course. What features are needed to benefit wildlife on a golf course – Students will be given the opportunity to draw their vision of a golf hole

    Rotation 3 Minutes

    Station 6: 12:10 – 12:30 (20 Minutes) Math - Superintendents use math on the golf course in many ways and area measurements are the most important. A golf course superintendent should be able to accurately calculate the size of an area. Once the size is calculated and an application rate is chosen, the total amount of seed, fertilizer, or topdressing sand to be used can be determined. Students will figure out the square footage of the tee box. They will also learn how averages are used to determine green speeds.

    Wrap Up and Group Photo 15 Minutes 12:35-12:50 (15 Minutes)

    Lunch 12:50 – 1:30 (40 Minutes)

    Busses Depart - 1:30


    • 08 May 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM (EDT)
    • Westminster National Golf Course


    Volunteers Needed!

    Westminster National Golf Course Welcomes
    Students from Westminster Elementary School


    Thursday, May 8, 2025
    Westminster National Golf Course

    Westminster National Golf Course

    2158 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD 21158

    Hosted by


    Ryan Kraushofer, CGCS
    443-865-3232
    westminsternationalgc@yahoo.com

    Volunteers, please contact Ryan Kraushofer

    Local 3rd grade students from Westminster Elementary School will visit Westminster National Golf Course on Wednesday, May 8th for a First Green Field Trip. This is an excellent opportunity to engage with elementary school students and introduce them to the golf industry, specifically geared towards turf management. Using STEM education guidelines, students will learn some of the daily aspects of taking care of a golf course.

    Volunteers Needed! Host superintendent Ryan Kraushofer is requesting volunteers to help with  this fun day of mentorship and education. Please contact Ryan directly at westminsternationalgc@yahoo.com if you would like to volunteer.


    Preliminary Schedule
    Subject to Change

    9:55-10:10 Organization and Intros

    Station 1: 10:15 – 10:35 (20 Minutes) Putting Our teaching pros will work with the students to teach them the proper way to putt and to read contours in a green. This station will conclude with a friendly putting competition.

    Rotation 3 minutes

    Station 2: 10:38 – 10:58 (20 Minutes) Soils - Golf courses are community green spaces that provide recreational and environmental benefits to local areas. Golf courses are large parcels of land with healthy turf, trees and other vegetation. Collectively, they provide wildlife habitat, improve air quality, reduce noise and dust, filter surface water, recharge ground water supplies, and in many cases, are used to reclaim and restore environmentally damaged sites

    Rotation 3 Minutes

    Station 3: 11:01 -11:21 (20 Minutes) 411 of Golf Students will learn about physics in golf. Such as why does a driver go further than a five iron. Once their groups ball has been hit, they will measure the distance the ball went and then convert the feet into yards.

    Rotation 3 Minutes

    Station 4: 11:24 – 11:44 (20 Minutes) Water Conservation - Water comprises 80 to 85% of the weight of a grass plant. In most locations, supplemental water in the form of irrigation is needed to maintain healthy turfgrass plants throughout the season. Efficient water use is a very important component of a golf course maintenance operation. Students will learn how Golf Course Superintendents do their part to conserve water use

    Rotation 3 Minutes

    Station 5: 11:47 – 12:07 (20 Minutes) Golf Course Architecture Students will learn what goes into designing the perfect golf course. What features are needed to benefit wildlife on a golf course – Students will be given the opportunity to draw their vision of a golf hole

    Rotation 3 Minutes

    Station 6: 12:10 – 12:30 (20 Minutes) Math - Superintendents use math on the golf course in many ways and area measurements are the most important. A golf course superintendent should be able to accurately calculate the size of an area. Once the size is calculated and an application rate is chosen, the total amount of seed, fertilizer, or topdressing sand to be used can be determined. Students will figure out the square footage of the tee box. They will also learn how averages are used to determine green speeds.

    Wrap Up and Group Photo 15 Minutes 12:35-12:50 (15 Minutes)

    Lunch 12:50 – 1:30 (40 Minutes)

    Busses Depart - 1:30


    • 12 May 2025
    • 8:45 AM (EDT)
    • Congressional Country Club
    • 22


    Assistant Superintendent Meeting & Course Tour
    Congressional Country Club
    Monday, May 12th, 2025

    8500 River Road
    Bethesda, MD 20817

    Attention Assistant Superintendents! You are invited to an exclusive meeting and course tour at the prestigious Congressional Country Club. Join Pete Wendt, CGCS, Director of Golf Courses & Grounds, for an in-depth tour where he will share expert insights on preparing for major championships, including the highly anticipated 2025 Senior PGA Championship, and discuss the recent renovations to the iconic Blue Course. This is a unique opportunity to network with fellow Assistant Superintendents while gaining invaluable knowledge on the intricate process of event preparation and course restoration. Don't miss out on this incredible chance to enhance your expertise and connect with industry peers!

    This event is limited to the first 25 Assistant Superintendents that register.  Act fast, spaces will fill up quickly.

    Lunch Sponsored by

    Schedule

    8:45 am
    Meet at Maintenance Facility

    9:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Course Tour begins

    Networking Lunch Following Tour 

    Cost
    FREE 

    Hosted by
    Pete Wendt, CGCS


    Director of Golf Courses & Grounds

    Coordinated by
    Brad Leitz


    Columbia Country Club
    MAAGCS Assistants Representative
    bleitz@columbiacc.org

    Contact Brad with Questions

    • 27 May 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (EDT)
    • Queenstown Harbor Golf Course

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    Queenstown Harbor Golf Links
    Queenstown, MD
    Tuesday, May 27, 2025

    Presented by



    Chesapeake Challenge Team Photo

        VS   

    The Chesapeake Challenge is a Ryder Cup style match between the MAAGCS and ESAGCS. Teams of two players from each association will play a best ball match. 1 point will be awarded to the winning team, with 1/2 point being awarded to each team in the event of a tie. The association with the most points after all matches have been played will be declared the winners of the Chesapeake Challenge and will be awarded the President's Trophy.

    The annual match takes place at Queenstown Harbor in Queenstown, MD. MAAGCS are the defending champions.

    Limited Spaces Available!

    This event is limited to the first 25 MAACCS Teams and the first 25 ESAGCS teams

    Get your game together and make plans to play one of the most fun events of the year! Matches are handicapped so players of all levels are encouraged to play!

    Lunch Sponsor

    Long Drive Sponsor


    Hole Sponsors


    IMPORTANT!!!

    MAAGCS Players Register with MAAGCS

    ESAGCS Players register with ESAGCS - contact admin@esagcs.org 

    Schedule

    Registration
    10:00 - 11:00
    Bloody Mary/Screwdriver Bar

    Joint Meeting
    11:00 - 12:00

    Guest Speaker
    TBA

    Lunch Buffet/Warmup
    12:00 - 1:00

    Golf - Shotgun Start
    1:00
    MAAGCS vs ESAGCS

    Four Ball Match Play
    All Net (Max HDCP - 18)

    Prize Reception with Appetizers
    Immediately Following Golf
    Prizes & Presidents Trophy Presentation

    Sponsorship Available!

    All sponsorships include recognition on the event website, in event email, on-site and in quarterly newsletters. Sponsorships are separate from Individual & Team Entry

    Contact Tyler Eastham - teastham@gmail.com for Sponsorship Opportunities

    Attire

    MAAGCS: Red Shirts


    ESAGCS: Blue Shirts


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