Mid-Atlantic Association of Golf Course Superintendents upcoming events

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

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 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

MAAGCS / ESAGCS Chesapeake Challenge (26 May 2026)

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Chesapeake Challenge

Queenstown Harbor Golf Links
Queenstown, MD
Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Presented by

2025 Chesapeake Challenge Team Photo

MAAGCS Red Shirts - ESAGCS Blue Shirts

ESAGCS Defending Champions

Ryan Howard, ESAGCS President with Shaun O'Connor, MAAGCS President

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 a 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 on the River Course in Queenstown, MD. ESAGCS are the defending champions.

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! Max HDCP is 18.

Entry
MAAGCS PLAYERS REGISTER WITH MAAGCS - use this website
ESAGCS PLAYERS REGISTER WITH ESAGCS - contact admin@esagcs.org

Morning Bar, Education, Lunch, Golf, Beverages, Reception, Proximity Prizes

Members
$100 per player - Early Bird (Register by May 16)
$120 per player - Late Registration (Register by May 21)

Non-Members
$120 per player - Early Bird (Register by May 16)
$140 per player - Late Registration (Register by May 21)

Limited Spaces Available!

This event is limited to the first 25 Teams per association

You can register as a team or as a single and be paired with a partner

Schedule

Registration
10:00 - 11:00
Morning Bar

Joint Meeting
11:00 - 12:00

Guest Speaker

Joshua Tapp
Director of Environmental Programs, GCSAA

Bio: TBA

Lunch Buffet/Warmup
12:00 - 1:00

Golf - Shotgun Start
1:00
MAAGCS vs ESAGCS

Four Ball Match Play
All Net

Prize Reception with BBQ Spread
Immediately Following Golf
Prizes & Presidents Trophy Presentation

Hole-In-One Sponsors

Lunch Sponsor

Beverage Sponsors

Morning Bar Sponsor

Long Drive Sponsor

Longest Putt Sponsor

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

Reception Sponsor: $1,000
Hole-In-One Sponsor: $1,000

(2 reps set up on a hole and greet players. Special hole-in-one signage provided. Players with a hole-in-one get $5K and the associations split $5K.)

On Course Beverage Sponsor: $500
Driving Range Sponsor: $500
Hole Sign Sponsor: $300

Contact Tyler Eastham - tylereastham23@gmail.com with Questions

Attire

MAAGCS: Red Shirts

ESAGCS: Blue Shirts

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