Idaho Empire Golf Course Superintendents Association brings together the turf professionals of the region to offer continuing education and improve the golf course superintendent’s profession. Our association membership includes golf course superintendents, their key course employees, manufacturers, suppliers, and students pursuing a turf career. Members are classified according to their roles in the industry.
We are a chapter of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
OUR MISSION
The Idaho Golf Course Superintendents Association is dedicated to helping its members provide the best playing conditions in an environmentally friendly manner.Leadership
The Idaho GCSA board can be contacted as a group through Lori Russell, Executive Director. Individual Board Members are listed below and can be contacted individually.
OFFICERS
Paul Venable
President
Warm Springs Golf Course
Boise, Idaho
Adam Lott
Vice President
Whitetail Golf Club
McCall, Idaho
Ken Thornock
Secretary/Treasurer
The Valley Club
Hailey, Idaho
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bryce Burton
Star Valley View
Afton, Wyoming
Matt Gourlay, CGCS, MG
Hillcrest Country Club
Boise, Idaho
Dereck Stanfield
Sand Creek Golf Course
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Alex Bliss
Past President
Centennial Golf
Sun Valley, Idaho
Jesse Vincent
Allied Liaison
Wilbur-Ellis
Meridian, Idaho
Travis Rose
Allied Liaison
Simplot Partners
Caldwell, Idaho
Randall Hall
Assistant Liaison
Warm Spring Golf Course
Boise, Idaho

