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SUMMARY:2025 VGCSA Annual Conference
LOCATION:Farmington Country Club, 1625 Country Club Circle, CHarlottesville, Vi, 22901
DESCRIPTION:2025 VGCSA Annual Conference\n\n12/02/25 01:00 PM EST\n - 12/03/25 02:30 PM EST\Description:\nFarmington Country Club\nCharlottesville, VA\n\nThe VGCSA Annual Conference is the top event of the year, featuring great education, great networking, two great parties, our annual meeting and a lot more --- don't miss it!\Details:\nRegistration Open!\n\nVGCSA Conference & Annual Meeting\nDecember 2-3, 2025\nFarmington Country Club\nCharlottesville, VA\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n1625 Country Club Circle\nCharlottesville, VA 22901\n\nThe Virginia Golf Course Superintendents Association (VGCSA) hosts its 12th Annual Conference at the beautiful Farmington Country Club in Charlottesville. This year’s event will be an inspiring mix of education, networking, and celebration—bringing together professionals from across the state for two days of growth and connection.\n\nA Dynamic Schedule of Learning\nOur conference will kick off with a welcome address by VGCSA President Jeremy Waddell, setting the tone for an enriching experience. Attendees will have access to a range of insightful presentations from industry experts, each designed to enhance your knowledge and skills.\n\nNetworking Opportunities\nAfter a full day of learning, don’t miss the Partner Appreciation Reception on Tuesday evening from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in the FCC Main Dining Room. This event provides a relaxed atmosphere for attendees to mingle with industry partners, discuss the day's insights, and strengthen professional relationships.\n\nThe fun continues Tuesday night with our social gathering at BJ’s Brewhouse. Enjoy great food, cold drinks, and plenty of sports action to cheer for as we unwind and wrap up the day with friends and fun.\n\nConference Gift\nWe’re excited to announce this year’s VGCSA Conference attendee gift — a premium FootJoy performance shirt featuring dual embroidered logos: the GCSAA Centennial emblem and the VGCSA logo.\n\nThis exclusive shirt celebrates a century of GCSAA excellence while showcasing your pride in the Virginia Golf Course Superintendents Association. High-quality, lightweight, and designed for comfort on and off the course, it’s the perfect keepsake to commemorate this year’s conference.\n\nEvery registered attendee will receive one — compliments of VGCSA.\n\n\nKeynote Speaker\n\n\n\nSpecial Guest Interview\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers\n\n\n\nEntry\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\nTuesday, December 2nd\n\n12 Noon to 1:00 pm\nRegistration\n \n 1:00 - 1:10 pm\nConference Welcome – Jerermy Waddell\n\n1:00 - 1:10 pm\nConference Welcome – Jeremy Waddell\n\n1:10 - 2:00 pm\nJack Anderson, Firefly Automatix\nThe New Frontier in Precision Turf Robotics\n\n 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm \nMeredith Bigelow, Director of Fitness & Aquatics, Farmington CC\n“ Eating and Staying Healthy in a Challenging Environment” \n\n2:45 - 3:00 pm – Break\n\n3:00 – 3:50 pm\nDr. Bruce Clarke, Rutgers University\n“Impact of Management Practices on Turfgrass Diseases” \n\n3:50 pm - 4:30 pm\nGiff Breed, Pros, Incorporated\n“Special Guest Interview”\n \n4:30 pm - 5:40 pm - Stretch Break\n\n4:40 - 5:30 pm\nVGCSA Annual Meeting\nElections, Awards, Scholarships\n\nAdjourn\n\n 5:30 to 6:30 pm\nPartner Appreciation Reception\nFCC Main Dining Room \n\n 7:30 to 11:00 pm\nNetworking Social & Sports\nBJ’s Brewhouse\nSponsored by SiteOne Golf\n\n\nThe Day 1 Party at BJ's is the social highlight of the conference!\n\nWednesday, December 3rd\n\n8:30 - 8:40 am\nWelcome, Opening Remarks – Jeremy Waddell\n\n8:40 – 9:00 am\nRobb Bohannon, Director Government Affairs, Hunton AK\n“The 2026 Legislative Session & More” \n\n9:00 - 9:50 am\nDr. Bruce Clarke, Rutgers University\n“Plant Defense Activators and Beneficial Microbes: Novel Approaches to Disease Control on Turf” \n\n9:45 - 10:00 am – Break\n\n10:00 – 10:50 am\nBrian Gietka, USGA Agronomist\n“Year in Review”\n\n10:50 am – 11:40 am\nSuperintendent Panel\nBrent Graham, Mark Madonna, Ryan Holbrook\n“Building a Strong Team”\n\n11:45 – 12:45 pm\nNetworking Lunch, FCC Main Dining Room\n\n12:45 – 12:50 pm\nWelcome Back – Jeremy Waddell\n\n12:50 – 1:40\nIGNITE Sessions\nFast Pace Partner Presentations\n\n1:40 – 2:20pm\nDavid McCall & Virginia Tech Team\n“Research Projects and More”\n\n2:20 - 2:30\nDoor Prizes & Closing Remarks – Jeremy Waddell \n\nAdjourn\nOptional Golf at FCC\n \nSponsorships Available\n\nPlease consider supporting the VGCSA with a sponsorship of the Conference or Annual Meeting. Sponsors receive recognition on event website, event emails, newsletter and at the event.\n\nPartner Appreciation Reception Sponsor\n$1,000\n\nConference & Annual Meeting Supporting Sponsor\n$1,000\n\nConference Supporting Sponsor\n$600\n\nThank You Sponsors!\n\nPresenting Sponsor\n\n\n\nTuesday Night Networking Social Party Sponsor\n\nConference & Annual Meeting Supporting Sponsors\n\n\n \n\n\nBreak Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\nConference Speaker Sponsors\n\n \n \n\nConference Supporting Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \nVGCSA Conference Host Hotel\nHyatt Place Charlottesville\n\n\n\n\n2100 Bond Street\nCharlottesville, VA 22901\n\nOnce again, the Hyatt Place, Charlottesville will be the host hotel for the VGCSA Conference & Annual Meeting. A room block is available and you can book your room by following the instructions below. Breakfast is included for attendees staying at the host hotel.\n\nReservations by Phone 800.993.4751\nMention:\nArrival Date and Group: VGCSA Event\n \nInternet Reservations\nVGCSA Rooms>>>Click Here\nClick BOOK (top Right)\nSelect Dates\n \n$109+tax, King or Double Queen\nInclusive of Breakfast, Internet, and Parking\nReservations must be made by 11/25/2025\nLocated in The Shops at Stonefield\nhttps://www.shopsatstonefield.com/hyatt-place-charlottesville-hotel/\n \n\Location:\nFarmington Country Club\n1625 Country Club Circle\nCHarlottesville, Vi 22901
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:2025 VGCSA Annual Conference
12/02/25 01:00 PM EST - 12/03/25 02:30 PM EST
Description:
Farmington Country Club
Charlottesville, VA
The VGCSA Annual Conference is the top event of the year, featuring great education, great networking, two great parties, our annual meeting and a lot more --- don't miss it!
Details:
Registration Open!
VGCSA Conference & Annual Meeting
December 2-3, 2025
Farmington Country Club
Charlottesville, VA
Presented by
1625 Country Club Circle
Charlottesville, VA 22901
The Virginia Golf Course Superintendents Association (VGCSA) hosts its 12th Annual Conference at the beautiful Farmington Country Club in Charlottesville. This year’s event will be an inspiring mix of education, networking, and celebration—bringing together professionals from across the state for two days of growth and connection.
A Dynamic Schedule of Learning
Our conference will kick off with a welcome address by VGCSA President Jeremy Waddell, setting the tone for an enriching experience. Attendees will have access to a range of insightful presentations from industry experts, each designed to enhance your knowledge and skills.
Networking Opportunities
After a full day of learning, don’t miss the Partner Appreciation Reception on Tuesday evening from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in the FCC Main Dining Room. This event provides a relaxed atmosphere for attendees to mingle with industry partners, discuss the day's insights, and strengthen professional relationships.
The fun continues Tuesday night with our social gathering at BJ’s Brewhouse. Enjoy great food, cold drinks, and plenty of sports action to cheer for as we unwind and wrap up the day with friends and fun.
Conference Gift
We’re excited to announce this year’s VGCSA Conference attendee gift — a premium FootJoy performance shirt featuring dual embroidered logos: the GCSAA Centennial emblem and the VGCSA logo.
This exclusive shirt celebrates a century of GCSAA excellence while showcasing your pride in the Virginia Golf Course Superintendents Association. High-quality, lightweight, and designed for comfort on and off the course, it’s the perfect keepsake to commemorate this year’s conference.
Every registered attendee will receive one — compliments of VGCSA.
Keynote Speaker
Special Guest Interview
Featured Speakers
Entry
Schedule
Tuesday, December 2nd
12 Noon to 1:00 pm
Registration
1:00 - 1:10 pm
Conference Welcome – Jerermy Waddell
1:00 - 1:10 pm
Conference Welcome – Jeremy Waddell
1:10 - 2:00 pm
Jack Anderson, Firefly Automatix
The New Frontier in Precision Turf Robotics
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Meredith Bigelow, Director of Fitness & Aquatics, Farmington CC
“ Eating and Staying Healthy in a Challenging Environment”
2:45 - 3:00 pm – Break
3:00 – 3:50 pm
Dr. Bruce Clarke, Rutgers University
“Impact of Management Practices on Turfgrass Diseases”
3:50 pm - 4:30 pm
Giff Breed, Pros, Incorporated
“Special Guest Interview”
4:30 pm - 5:40 pm - Stretch Break
4:40 - 5:30 pm
VGCSA Annual Meeting
Elections, Awards, Scholarships
Adjourn
5:30 to 6:30 pm
Partner Appreciation Reception
FCC Main Dining Room
7:30 to 11:00 pm
Networking Social & Sports
BJ’s Brewhouse
Sponsored by SiteOne Golf
The Day 1 Party at BJ's is the social highlight of the conference!
Wednesday, December 3rd
8:30 - 8:40 am
Welcome, Opening Remarks – Jeremy Waddell
8:40 – 9:00 am
Robb Bohannon, Director Government Affairs, Hunton AK
“The 2026 Legislative Session & More”
9:00 - 9:50 am
Dr. Bruce Clarke, Rutgers University
“Plant Defense Activators and Beneficial Microbes: Novel Approaches to Disease Control on Turf”
9:45 - 10:00 am – Break
10:00 – 10:50 am
Brian Gietka, USGA Agronomist
“Year in Review”
10:50 am – 11:40 am
Superintendent Panel
Brent Graham, Mark Madonna, Ryan Holbrook
“Building a Strong Team”
11:45 – 12:45 pm
Networking Lunch, FCC Main Dining Room
12:45 – 12:50 pm
Welcome Back – Jeremy Waddell
12:50 – 1:40
IGNITE Sessions
Fast Pace Partner Presentations
1:40 – 2:20pm
David McCall & Virginia Tech Team
“Research Projects and More”
2:20 - 2:30
Door Prizes & Closing Remarks – Jeremy Waddell
Adjourn
Optional Golf at FCC
Sponsorships Available
Please consider supporting the VGCSA with a sponsorship of the Conference or Annual Meeting. Sponsors receive recognition on event website, event emails, newsletter and at the event.
Partner Appreciation Reception Sponsor
$1,000
Conference & Annual Meeting Supporting Sponsor
$1,000
Conference Supporting Sponsor
$600
Thank You Sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor
Tuesday Night Networking Social Party Sponsor
Conference & Annual Meeting Supporting Sponsors
Break Sponsor
Conference Speaker Sponsors
Conference Supporting Sponsors
VGCSA Conference Host Hotel
Hyatt Place Charlottesville
2100 Bond Street
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Once again, the Hyatt Place, Charlottesville will be the host hotel for the VGCSA Conference & Annual Meeting. A room block is available and you can book your room by following the instructions below. Breakfast is included for attendees staying at the host hotel.
Reservations by Phone 800.993.4751
Mention:
Arrival Date and Group: VGCSA Event
Internet Reservations
VGCSA Rooms>>>Click Here
Click BOOK (top Right)
Select Dates
$109+tax, King or Double Queen
Inclusive of Breakfast, Internet, and Parking
Reservations must be made by 11/25/2025
Located in The Shops at Stonefield
https://www.shopsatstonefield.com/hyatt-place-charlottesville-hotel/
Location:
Farmington Country Club
1625 Country Club Circle
CHarlottesville, Vi 22901
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