Heart Of America Golf Course Superintendents Association upcoming events

Golf Talent Summit (October 13, 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

The Golf Talent Summit takes place on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Blue Hills Country Club in Kansas City, MO.

Centered on workforce recruiting and retention, this $20 event connects golf industry personnel—including General Managers, Superintendents, and Golf Professionals—with executive facility leaders like Board Presidents and Parks Directors to build aligned, sustainable talent pipelines.

Workshop topics cover the Gen Z mindset shift, employer branding, grassroots pipelines, certification pathways, executive sourcing, and data-driven budgeting, with attendees eligible to earn continuing education credits for GCSAA members (.20 education points). FLYER

Heart of America Golf Championship (October 16, 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Field size is limited to the first 60 players.
11:00 am tee time start
Entry fee includes golf, cart, balls, lunch and after golf networking event.
After golf Networking event (optional) - $10

Fall Out Challenge (October 19, 2026)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

YOU MUST REGISTER AS A TEAM (No Individual Registrations)

October 19 – Porto Cima

Schedule

9:00 AM – Player Arrival & Registration
10:00 AM – Shotgun Start
3:00 PM – Shootout Competition
Dinner Buffet to Follow

Player Amenities

$50 Porto Cima Golf Shop Gift Certificate (tee gift)
Two drink tickets provided
Lunch available for purchase at the turn from either the halfway house or clubhouse

Tournament Prizes

Awarded in golf shop gift certificates

1st Place Team: $300 ($75 per player)
2nd Place Team: $200 ($50 per player)
3rd Place Team: $100 ($25 per player)

On-Course Contests

Four proxy winners: $50 gift certificate each

Shootout Competition

Awarded in golf shop gift certificates

1st Place: $200 ($100 per player)
2nd Place: $150 ($75 per player)
3rd Place: $100 ($50 per player)
4th Place: $50 ($25 per player)

October 20– Lake Valley

Schedule

8:00 AM – Player Arrival & Registration
9:00 AM – Shotgun Start

Player Amenities

Two drink tickets provided
Lunch available for purchase at the turn from either the snack shack or clubhouse

Tournament Prizes

Awarded in golf shop gift certificates

1st Place Team: $300 ($75 per player)
2nd Place Team: $200 ($50 per player)
3rd Place Team: $100 ($25 per player)

On-Course Contests

Four proxy winners: $50 gift certificate each

Battle of the Heart Tournament (October 26, 2026)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Title Sponsor

YOU MUST REGISTER AS A TEAM (No Individual Registrations)
4-Person Scramble
$240 per team ($60 / person)
Entry includes: golf, cart fee, lunch, 2 drink tickets and prizes
9:00 am Shotgun Start

Annual Meeting & Education Conference (November 17, 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT

COMMON GROUND EDUCATION CONFERENCE
November 17-18, 2026

Conference Location:
Sporting KC / Children's Mercy Park
1 Sporting Way, Kansas City, KS 66111
(UMB Field Club / Lower Level)

What to Expect:

1.5 Days of Education
Tabletop Access to Vendors
Annual Meeting
Happy Hour

Schedule of Events:

Tuesday, November 17 - 7:00 am - 4:30 pm

Education
Happy Hour & Networking

Wednesday, November 18 - 7:00 am - 4:30 pm

Education
Annual Meeting & Awards