Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada: The Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) and Syngenta Canada Inc have announced a new partnership that will see Syngenta become the exclusive sponsor of The Canadian 2018 Golf Course Management Conference (CGCMC) Education Programme.
“We are pleased to extend our agreement with Syngenta, a long-time CGSA supporter,” said Jim Flett, CGSA President. “The Education Programme would not be possible without the continued support of Syngenta and we thank them for their support which will enhance education opportunities available to our delegates.”
David Kuypers, Lawn and Garden Head for Syngenta in Canada, said: “Canada is home to some of the most skilled and diligent turf management professionals in the world and we are pleased to support their continued education as the exclusive sponsor of this first-class Education Programme.
“In Canada, Syngenta remains committed to its mission of ‘Growing Golf through Science and Education’ and helping turf professionals face their ever-changing management challenges through education and innovative turf protection technology.”
The CGCMC will be held in Quebec City, Quebec from February 26 to March 1, 2018 and will feature high level education sessions that will educate and stimulate those in the turf management profession.
The education programme will focus on business and leadership topics and high level turf subjects. The CGCMC also offers Canada’s largest golf management trade show, hosted in a unique setting, excellent networking and social activities and all at the same price point as 2016.
The CGSA represents golf course superintendents, assistant superintendents, equipment technicians and others involved in golf course management across Canada. CGSA was founded in 1966 and has more than 1,000 members. Its mission is to promote excellence in golf course management and environmental responsibility through the continuing professional development of its members.
An Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation, Syngenta is a leading agriculture company helping to improve global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources.