2023 News Releases


Golf Championships, presented by Toro, kicking off Jan. 27 in Phoenix

by Oct 03, 2023 | Angela Hartmann

 

2024 event marks 30th year of partnership with Toro

Lawrence, Kan. (Oct. 3, 2023) – The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Golf Championships, presented by Toro, will tee off Jan. 27 at three premier Phoenix area golf courses featuring formats for every skill level. The 2024 event will mark the 30th consecutive year Toro has partnered with the GCSAA to present this tournament.

The 2024 GCSAA Golf Championships will be contested Jan. 27-29  in conjunction with the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show. The 2024 course and format line-up features:

  • Talking Stick Golf Club – Scottsdale, Ariz:
    • One-day GCSAA Four-Ball competition Saturday Jan. 27
    • Two-day GCSAA Golf Classic competition Sunday, Jan. 28, and Monday, Jan. 29
  • Whirlwind Golf Club – Chandler, Ariz:
    • One-day Four-Ball competition Saturday Jan. 27
    • One-day Scramble Sunday, Jan. 28
  •  Camelback Golf Club – Scottsdale, Ariz:
    • Two-day National Championship Jan. 28 and 29

      All three facilities are less than 30 minutes from  the Phoenix Convention Center, site of the conference and trade show Jan. 29 – Feb. 1.

      An annual event, the GCSAA Golf Championships, presented by Toro, provides an opportunity for GCSAA members to come together in a fun atmosphere where they can meet new peers and reconnect with old friends. 2024 will mark the second year of the women’s scramble flight and year 2 of the Toro Par 3 Shootout. Most significantly, GCSAA will crown the 2024 National Champion. The 2024 Toro Par 3 Shootout will  award a Toro Workman® GTX Lifted Utility Vehicle  to the Shootout winner. The 2024 Toro Par 3 Shootout will take place at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 28, at Talking Stick Golf Club. The event features complimentary food and drinks for all GCSAA tournament participants.

      GCSAA-affiliated chapters are encouraged to enter teams to compete in either the National Championship or Golf Classic. Prizes will be awarded for all events including individual and team recognition.

      To learn more and register, visit www.gcsaaconference.com/registration