Mid-Atlantic Association of Golf Course Superintendents upcoming events

First Green Field Trip - Linton Springs Elementary (20 Apr 2026)

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Green Spring Valley Hunt Club Welcomes
3rd Grade Students from Linton Springs Elementary School

Monday, April 20, 2026
Green Spring Valley Hunt Club

30 Green Spring Valley Rd, Owings Mills, MD 21117

Hosted by

Doug Bottamiller
443-745-8744
dbottamiller@gsvhc.org

Volunteers Needed! Please contact Doug Bottamiller

Host Superintendent, Jon Lobenstine is requesting volunteers to help with this fun day of mentorship and education. Please contact Doug directly at dbottamiller@gsvhc.org if you would like to volunteer.

3rd Grade students from Linton Springs Elementary will take part in an exciting First Green Field Trip at Green Spring Valley Hunt Club, where hands-on learning brings science, math, and the environment to life. Guided by golf course professionals, students will rotate through a series of interactive stations that highlight the many ways STEM connects to the game of golf and the care of a golf course. From putting lessons and soil science to water conservation, course design, robotics, and more, each activity is designed to spark curiosity and showcase the unique role golf courses play in both recreation and environmental stewardship.

9:55-10:10 Organization and Intros

10:15 - 12:40 - First Green STEM Stations

12:40 - 12:55 - Wrap Up and Group Photo

Schedule

Busses Arrive Approximately: 9:45 am

Busses Depart Approximately: 1:30 pm

Equipment Manager Social (22 Apr 2026)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

EQUIPMENT MANAGER SOCIAL
Superintendents & Assistants are Welcome

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

237 South Main Street
Mt. Airy, MD 21771
The Upper Deck Sports Bar & Grill

Sponsored by

Join us for an Equipment Managers Happy Hour on Wednesday, April 22, from 3:00–5:00 PM at The Upper Deck in Mt. Airy. Sponsored by Finch, this casual, low-key gathering is a great opportunity to connect with fellow equipment managers and industry peers in a relaxed setting. All are welcome, and superintendents and assistants are especially encouraged to bring their equipment manager. No registration is required—just stop by for networking, conversation, drink, apps and a good time.

Cost

Free

First Green Field Trip - Westminster Elementary (23 Apr 2026)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Westminster National Golf Course Welcomes
Students from Westminster Elementary School

Thursday, April 23, 2026
Westminster National Golf Course

2158 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD 21158

Hosted by

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

Volunteers Needed! Please contact Ryan Kraushofer

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.

Students from Westminster Elementary will take part in an exciting First Green Field Trip at Westminster National Golf Course, where hands-on learning brings science, math, and the environment to life. Guided by golf course professionals, students will rotate through a series of interactive stations that highlight the many ways STEM connects to the game of golf and the care of a golf course. From putting lessons and soil science to water conservation, course design, robotics, and more, each activity is designed to spark curiosity and showcase the unique role golf courses play in both recreation and environmental stewardship.

9:55-10:10 Organization and Intros

10:15 - 12:40 - First Green STEM Stations

12:40 - 12:55 - Wrap Up and Group Photo

Schedule

Busses Arrive Approximately: 9:30 am

Busses Depart Approximately: 1:30 pm

Match Play Kick-off (27 Apr 2026)

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

SPECIAL EVENT!

Match Play Kick-off

US Naval Academy Golf Course

Monday, April 27, 2026

Hosted by

Eric David, CGCS

Once again we will kick-off the Match Play Championship presented by Syngenta with an event at the US Naval Academy Golf Course on Monday, April 27th, hosted by Eric David. This is a special event for match play competitors to get their first-round matches completed well before the deadline. You and your partner must be present to participate in the blind draw and complete your first match.

The course will be closed to the public so there will not be any food service available but Eric has arranged for coolers of sports drinks, waters, sodas and snacks to be available. If you want a particular food or drink, please be sure to bring it with you to the event. Personal coolers are allowed!

A special thank you goes out to Eric David for hosting this special event. All fees for this event will be paid directly to the golf course upon arrival.

Dues, Match Play Entry Fee Payment & GHIN

In order to compete in the match play and kick-off event all players must

Pay 2026 Membership Dues
Pay all Outstanding Match Play Entry Fees
Provide an active GHIN #

Match Play Kick-Off Registration

Please Register by Friday, April 24

Entry Fee

$35 per player

Paid directly to the golf course

Schedule

9:00 am
Payment, Warmup & Blind Draw

10:00 am
Shotgun Start

Questions?

Please contact Tyler Eastham with questions

First Green Field Trip - William Winchester Elementary (14 May 2026)

Thu, 14 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Westminster National Golf Course Welcomes
Students from William Winchester Elementary School

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Westminster National Golf Course

2158 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD 21158

Hosted by

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

Volunteers Needed! Please contact Ryan Kraushofer

Students from William Winchester Elementary will take part in an exciting First Green Field Trip at Westminster National Golf Course, where hands-on learning brings science, math, and the environment to life. Guided by golf course professionals, students will rotate through a series of interactive stations that highlight the many ways STEM connects to the game of golf and the care of a golf course. From putting lessons and soil science to water conservation, course design, robotics, and more, each activity is designed to spark curiosity and showcase the unique role golf courses play in both recreation and environmental stewardship.

9:55-10:10 Organization and Intros

10:15 - 12:40 - First Green STEM Stations

12:40 - 12:55 - Wrap Up and Group Photo

Schedule

Busses Arrive Approximately: 9:30 am

Busses Depart Approximately: 1:30 pm

First Green Field Trip - William Page Elementary (28 May 2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Needwood Golf Course Welcomes
4th Grade Students from William Page Elementary School

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Needwood Golf Course

6724 Needwood Rd, Derwood, MD 20855

Hosted by

Jon Lobenstine CJ Pascual
240-498-9066 217-474-5040
jlobenstine@mcra-md.com cpascual@mcggolf.com

Volunteers Needed! Please contact
Jon Lobenstine & CJ Pasqual

Host Superintendent, Jon Lobenstine is requesting volunteers to help with this fun day of mentorship and education. Please contact Jon & CJ directly at jlobenstine@mcra-md.com & cpasqual@mcggolf.com if you would like to volunteer.

4th Grade students from William Page Elementary will take part in an exciting First Green Field Trip at Westminster National Golf Course, where hands-on learning brings science, math, and the environment to life. Guided by golf course professionals, students will rotate through a series of interactive stations that highlight the many ways STEM connects to the game of golf and the care of a golf course. From putting lessons and soil science to water conservation, course design, robotics, and more, each activity is designed to spark curiosity and showcase the unique role golf courses play in both recreation and environmental stewardship.

9:55-10:10 Organization and Intros

10:15 - 12:40 - First Green STEM Stations

12:40 - 12:55 - Wrap Up and Group Photo

Schedule

Busses Arrive Approximately: 9:30 am

Busses Depart Approximately: 1:30 pm