Pages within Resources Current ChallengesResearch & InformationBuyers GuideToolsRegional ResourcesCentral PlainsSouthwestSoutheastSouth CentralNorthwestNortheastMid-AtlanticGreat LakesFloridaChapter ResourcesChapter DirectoryAnnual Reporting RequirementsBest Management Practices Grant ProgramEventsChapter Leaders/Executives SymposiumChapter Board ResourcesSpeakers BureauManaging Your ChapterModel BylawsRequirements for New ChaptersChapter EM ToolkitValue of Competency-Based Education for EMsChapter Education for EMs BMPsPoints for Chapter EM EducationSpeakers Bureau for EM educationEM Series WebinarsChapter and member logosAdvocacy ToolkitEvent Codes and PointsChapter Outreach Resources Great Lakes Shane Conroy Great Lakes regional representative A former assistant golf course superintendent, Shane joined the GCSAA staff in 2015. He resides in Ferndale, Mich. Tel: 800-472-7878, ext. 3635 Field staff report CULTIVATING TOMORROW'S GOLF LEADERS: THE GCSAA EXCEL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM by Shane Conroy | Apr 18, 2025 EXCEL provides a unique platform for assistant superintendents to develop critical leadership skills beyond agronomics. Sponsored by Nufarm, this three-year program combines hands-on training, networking and professional development opportunities, helping participants grow into well-rounded leaders capable of steering the future of the golf industry. Full story BEHIND THE SCENES: PREPARING THE COURSE FOR 2025 by Shane Conroy | Mar 14, 2025 It’s mid-March, and it’s nearly 70 degrees outside. Players are eager to get back on the greens, and superintendents and their teams are working diligently to ensure the course is ready for action. Full story GCSAA CONFERENCE AND TRADESHOW HITS A HOME RUN by Shane Conroy | Feb 11, 2025 That's a wrap on the 2025 GCSAA Conference and Tradeshow! This year’s rendition of turf's largest and greatest show didn’t disappoint. Full story Upcoming events Upcoming events in the region. This is not necessarily a comprehensive list. If you have an addition to make, please reach out. WGCSA Turf Symposium Dates: 04 – 05 Dec, 2019 Visit Great Lakes forums Visit the Forums » This region includes Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin.
