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Events

 

Media Experience

Catch Your Wave through 4 action-packed, interactive days covering the largest event in golf course management.

Don't miss all the ways the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show can help you tell the story.

See the full schedule for more details on events.

Pre-Conference GCSAA Golf Championships

The GCSAA Golf Championships, presented by Toro, will crown a National Champion.

Monday 

Awaken your potential at the journey's start with classroom and hands-on education. Meet industry experts and chronicle the latest industry best practices.

  • ENHANCED EDUCATION: Check out 74 seminars and 20 Power Hours. Media can request to attend seminars for free if space is available.
  • FACILITY LEARNING TOURS: Attendees get out on the course to see products and practices in action. Media can request to attend for free if space is available.
  • VISIT GOLF’S SUSTAINABILITY SHOWCASE this popular area returns with a variety of interactive stations just outside the San Diego Convention Center.
  • MONDAY NIGHT WELCOME RECEPTION: Unwind and enjoy the night air while mingling and reconnecting with industry friends on the USS Midway.

Tuesday 

Innovate your future, dive into knowledge, and forge relationships. Connect with newsmakers and experts from around the world:.

  • IMMERSIVE EDUCATION: Even more seminars and Power Hours. Media can request to attend seminars for free if space is available.
  • FACILITY LEARNING TOURS: Join attendees on the course. Media can request to attend for free if space is available.
  • VISIT GOLF’S SUSTAINABILITY SHOWCASE this popular area returns with a variety of interactive stations just outside the San Diego Convention Center.
  • TUESDAY DEDICATED EXHIBITOR EVENTS: Spend time with GCSAA members and the industry partners who provide the products and services that keep a golf facility running.

Wednesday

 

Discover more ways to be efficient and effective.

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 STORIES you are looking for from the hundreds of exhibitors that will be in Phoenix.
  • MAKE THE CONNECTIONS with industry leaders who are golf's newsmakers. 
  • VISIT THE MEDIA CENTER for a quiet place to work and hold interviews.
  • ENJOY EDUCATION AND PRODUCT LAUNCHES on the trade show floor.
  • VISIT GOLF’S SUSTAINABILITY SHOWCASE this popular area returns with a variety of interactive stations just outside the San Diego Convention Center.

Thursday 

A spectacular celebration of achievements and friendship to springboard your success for the coming year!

  • DEMO exhibitors' products and services.
  • VISIT THE MEDIA CENTER for a quiet place to work and hold interviews.
  • VISIT GOLF’S SUSTAINABILITY SHOWCASE this popular area returns with a variety of interactive stations just outside the San Diego Convention Center.
  • GCSAA SEND-OFF CELEBRATION, presented in partnership with John Deere, this can't-miss finale features the GCSAA Collegiate Turf Bowl champions and more.

Special events

Be a part of these special events:

  • HEALTH IN ACTION 5K returns after a one-year hiatus and benefits the GCSAA Foundation.
  • SILENT AUCTION great deals for a good cause.

Book travel

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