Superintendent Experience

4 action-packed, interactive days for superintendents to discover, learn, test, demo, connect and grow.

Don't miss all the ways the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show can cultivate your career.

See the full schedule for more details on events.

Pre-Conference GCSAA Golf Championships

The GCSAA Golf Championships, presented by Toro, is your chance to play the game you love while making professional connections to last a lifetime. Whether your goal is to be national champion or earn chapter honors, there is an event for you.

Monday

Cultivating Growth: Champions of the Course

You have 3 different ways to learn and earn education points.  It’s Your Choice how you want to learn.

• ENHANCED EDUCATION: Seminars and Power Hours with new, interactive displays. Plus 14 tracks of specialized education on the topics you want to know the most about.
• FACILITY LEARNING TOURS: Eight different topics to choose from while you get out on the course to see products and practices in action.
  

Connect with peers and experts from around the world:

• MONDAY NIGHT WELCOME RECEPTION: Unwind and enjoy the night air while mingling and reconnecting with industry friends at Aquatica Beach.
  

Tuesday

Cultivating Growth: Immersive Education

Even more opportunities to learn and connect in the best ways for you. 

• ENHANCED EDUCATION: Seminars and Power Hours with new, interactive displays. Plus 14 tracks of specialized education on the topics you want to know the most about.
• FACILITY LEARNING TOURS: Six different topics to choose from while you get out on the course to see products and practices in action.
• TUESDAY DEDICATED EXHIBITOR EVENTS: Spend time with your friends and the industry partners who provide the products and services that keep your facility running.

Wednesday

Cultivating Growth: Discovering Innovation

It's time to see the latest innovations and opportunities at the trade show. Plus, start your day off at the Sunrise Celebration.

• DISCOVER THE SOLUTIONS you are looking for from the hundreds of exhibitors that will be in Orlando.
• MAKE THE CONNECTIONS with industry partners for the products and services you need. 
• SAVE MONEY with a cavalcade of show-only specials to stretch your budget.
• VISIT THE BMP RESOURCE CENTER for info and vendors offerings sustainable solutions. 
• ENJOY EDUCATION AND PRODUCT LAUNCHES on the spectacular grass stage. 

Thursday

Cultivating Growth: Celebrating YOU

The show floor turns interactive. Test it! Spray it! Grind it! Drive it! Cut it! Win it!

• DEMO exhibitors' products and services.
• LEARN GRINDER BEST PRACTICES presented by SIP grinders.
• TEST YOUR SKILLS with competitions like cup cutting, blade changing, mower obstacle course and more. 
• IMPROVE YOUR 'APP'TITUDE with app education presented to Connected Clubs.
• WIN BIG with giveaways of products and other prizes.
• GCSAA SEND-OFF CELEBRATION, presented in partnership with John Deere, this can't-miss finale features the winner of the Old Tom Morris Award, the GCSAA Collegiate Turf Bowl champions, a live auction to use your GCSAA Auction $Bucks and more.

Special events

Be a part of these special events:

• HEALTH IN ACTION 5K to benefit the GCSAA Foundation.
• SILENT AUCTION great deals for a good cause.
• GCSAA ANNUAL MEETING be there Thursday morning.

Book travel

BOOK NOW: Find the lowest hotel rates and make your air and car rental plans when you use GCSAA's travel partners.