Tennessee Golf Course Superintendents Association upcoming events

TNGCSA Chapter - Middle Tennessee Meeting (September 22, 2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Middle Tennessee September Meeting

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Stones River Country Club

1830 NW Broad St

Murfreesboro, TN 37219

Registration: 8:30 AM CT
Meeting: 9:00 AM CT
Lunch: 12:00 PM CT

Golf: 1:00 PM CT

Old Fort Golf Course

1028 Golf Ln

Murfreesboro, TN 37129

Speakers
Dr. Jim Brosnan

Dr. Wendell Hutchens

Garrett Bastardi

Topic:

Integrated Pest Management Strategies for Ultra-Dwarf Bermuda Grass Winter Survival: Weather-Based Risk Assessment, Disease Prevention, and Weed Control

TN Pesticide: 3 points
GCSAA: 0.30 education point

KY Pesticide: 3 Points

More Information
This event is free to all members. The cost for nonmembers is $50.

Please note: We will only purchase lunch for those who register by Monday, September 14th. If you do not pre-register, you are not guaranteed lunch.

2026 Scott McNeer Scholarship Tournament (October 19, 2026)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

2026 Scott McNeer Scholarship Tournament

Monday, October 19, 2026

Jackson Country Club

31 Jackson Country Club Ln,

Jackson, TN 38305

Registration: 8:30 AM CST
Shotgun Start: 9:00AM CST

Entry Fees

Team (foursome) - $600 - includes cart, greens fees, range balls, and food.
Mulligan Package - $100 – Includes 4 mulligans

Sponsorship Opportunities

Tee or Green Sign - 300 - Signage on designated hole.
Par 3 Sponsor - $600 - Signage on designated tell and/or greens and placement of equipment or promotional materials at tee.
Lunch Sponsor - 1500 - Recognition on boxed lunches
Beverage Sponsor - $750 - Signage on beverage cart or station
Awards Reception - $1000 - Signage at event.
Longest Drive Sponsorship - $400
Closest to the Pin - $400

36th Annual East Tennessee Scholarship & Research Golf Tournament (October 26, 2026)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

East Tennessee Scholarship & Research Golf Tournament

Monday, October 26, 2026

Blackthorn Club

1501 Ridges Club Drive
Jonesborough, TN 37659

Registration: 9:00 - 9:30 AM EST
Shotgun Start: 10 AM EST

Team (Foursome) - $800 - includes cart, greens fees, range balls and food
Mulligan Package - $100 - includes 4 mulligans

Sponsorship Opportunities

Tee or Green Sign - $300 - Signage on designated hole.
Par 3 Sponsor - $600 - Signage on designated tee and/or greens and placement of equipment or promotional materials at tee. -
Beverage Sponsor- $750 - Signage on beverage cart or station
Lunch Sponsor - $1500 - recognition on box lunches
Longest Drive - $400 - signage at designated hole
Closest to the Pin - $400 - signage at designated hole

Questions? Contact us at info@tgcsa.net.

TNGCSA Chapter - Middle Tennessee Meeting (November 09, 2026)

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Middle Tennessee November Meeting

Monday, November 9, 2026

TN Grasslands Club- Foxland

1445 Foxland Blvd

Gallatin, TN 37066

Registration: 8:30 AM CT
Meeting: 9:00 AM CT
Lunch: 11:00 PM CT
Golf: Following Lunch

Speakers:

Dr. Jim Brosnan- University of Tennessee : "Growing Degree Days: A Weather-Based Approach to Turf, Pest, Weed, and Disease Management"

Kevin Noble- Westhaven Golf Club Golf Course Superintendent: “From Data to Decisions: Building a Connected Golf Course Operation"

Ben Anderson- Syngenta : “From Observation to Action: Using Data to Guide Agronomic Decisions”

TN Pesticide: 2 Points
GCSAA: 0.20 GCSAA Education Points

More Information
This event is free to all members. The cost for nonmembers is $50.

TGCSA Equipment Managers Meeting (November 10, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Robotic Mowers Seminar

"The Future of Turf Maintenance: Robotic Mowers in Action"
Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Belle Meade Country Club

293 Harding Place

Nashville, TN 37025

Registration: 7:30 AM
Meeting: 8:00 - 1:00 PM
Lunch will be provided.

Join us for an informative and interactive Equipment Managers Seminar focused on one of the fastest-growing technologies in the turf industry, robotic mowing.

Seminar Highlights

Explore the latest advancements in robotic mowing technology.
Learn how robotic mowers are being integrated into golf course maintenance operations.
Hear from industry representatives about equipment capabilities, setup, maintenance, and best practices.
Gain firsthand insight from an equipment manager currently using robotic mowers on a golf course.
See a robotic mower up close with a live equipment demonstration.
Tour the equipment facility at Belle Meade Country Club and learn how robotic mowing has been incorporated into their maintenance operation.
Participate in an open discussion and Q&A with presenters and fellow equipment managers.

This seminar combines classroom-style presentations, real-world case studies, a hands-on equipment demonstration, and a behind-the-scenes tour of Belle Meade Country Club's maintenance facility. Attendees will leave with practical knowledge to help evaluate whether robotic mowing technology is a good fit for their operation.

Presenter
Adam Rawls (Husqvarna)
Learn about Husqvarna's robotic mowing technology, installation, operation, maintenance, and the future of autonomous turf equipment.

Jeff Wyatt (Toro)
Discover Toro's approach to robotic mowing and how autonomous technology is evolving to meet the needs of golf course maintenance operations.

Andy Gasparini – Equipment Manager, Belle Meade Country Club
Hear firsthand about Belle Meade's experience implementing robotic mowers, including lessons learned, daily operation, maintenance considerations, and the impact on their maintenance program.

Registration Information
All Equipment Managers are invited to attend. There is no cost to attend this seminar. However, you are encouraged to register early as spaced is limited. To ensure that we have an adequate head count for lunch, please register no later than Friday, November 6th.

2026 MTGCSA Scholarship & Research Golf Tournament (November 16, 2026)

Mon, 16 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

2026 MTGCSA Scholarship & Research Golf Tournament

Monday, November 16, 2026

Old Hickory Country Club
1904 Old Hickory Blvd
Old Hickory, TN 37138

Monday, November 16, 2026

Registration: 8:30 - 9:00 AM CST
Shotgun Start: 9 AM CST

Entry Fees

Team (foursome) - $800 - includes cart, greens fees, range balls, and food.
Mulligan Package - $100 – Includes 4 mulligans

Sponsorship Opportunities

Tee or Green Sign - $300 - Signage on designated hole.
Par 3 Sponsor - $600 - Signage on designated hole and/or greens and placement of equipment or promotional materials at tee.
Beverage Sponsor - $750 - Signage on beverage cart or station
Lunch Sponsor - $1500 - Recognition on boxed lunches
Longest Drive Sponsorship - $400
Closest to the Pin - $400