Mid-Atlantic Association of Golf Course Superintendents upcoming events

MAAGCS / ESAGCS Chesapeake Challenge (26 May 2026)

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration Deadline
May 21 @ 5:00 pm

Chesapeake Challenge

Queenstown Harbor Golf Links
Queenstown, MD
Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Presented by

2025 Chesapeake Challenge Team Photo

MAAGCS Red Shirts - ESAGCS Blue Shirts

ESAGCS Defending Champions

Ryan Howard, ESAGCS President with Shaun O'Connor, MAAGCS President

The Chesapeake Challenge is a Ryder Cup style match between the MAAGCS and ESAGCS. Teams of two players from each association will play a best ball match. 1 point will be awarded to a winning team, with 1/2 point being awarded to each team in the event of a tie. The association with the most points after all matches have been played will be declared the winners of the Chesapeake Challenge and will be awarded the President's Trophy.

The annual match takes place at Queenstown Harbor on the River Course in Queenstown, MD. ESAGCS are the defending champions.

Get your game together and make plans to play one of the most fun events of the year! Matches are handicapped so players of all levels are encouraged to play! Max HDCP is 18.

Entry
MAAGCS PLAYERS REGISTER WITH MAAGCS - use this website
ESAGCS PLAYERS REGISTER WITH ESAGCS - contact admin@esagcs.org

Morning Bar, Education, Lunch, Golf, Beverages, Reception, Proximity Prizes

Members
$100 per player - Early Bird (Extended to May 21 through 5:00 pm)

Non-Members
$120 per player - Early Bird (Extended to May 21 through 5:00 pm)

Limited Spaces Available!

This event is limited to the first 25 Teams per association

You can register as a team or as a single and be paired with a partner

Schedule

Registration
10:00 - 11:00
Morning Bar

Joint Meeting
11:00 - 12:00

Guest Speaker

Joshua Tapp

Director of Environmental Programs, GCSAA

Protecting Golf's Future through BMP
Click Here for Bio and Topic Description

Lunch Buffet/Warmup
12:00 - 1:00

Golf - Shotgun Start
1:00
MAAGCS vs ESAGCS

Four Ball Match Play
All Net

Prize Reception with BBQ Spread
Immediately Following Golf
Prizes & Presidents Trophy Presentation

Hole-In-One Sponsors

Lunch Sponsor

Beverage Sponsors

Morning Bar Sponsor

Long Drive Sponsor

Longest Putt Sponsor

Sponsorship Available!

All sponsorships include recognition on the event website, in event email, on-site and in quarterly newsletters.

Sponsorships are separate from Individual & Team Entry

Reception Sponsor: $1,000
Hole-In-One Sponsor: $1,000

(2 reps set up on a hole and greet players. Special hole-in-one signage provided. Players with a hole-in-one get $5K and the associations split $5K.)

Driving Range Sponsor: $500
Hole Sign Sponsor: $300

Contact Tyler Eastham - tylereastham23@gmail.com with Questions

Attire

MAAGCS: Red Shirts

ESAGCS: Blue Shirts

First Green Field Trip - William Page Elementary (28 May 2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Needwood Golf Course Welcomes
4th Grade Students from William Page Elementary School

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Needwood Golf Course

6724 Needwood Rd, Derwood, MD 20855

Hosted by

Jon Lobenstine CJ Pascual
240-498-9066 217-474-5040
jlobenstine@mcra-md.com cpascual@mcggolf.com

Volunteers Needed! Please contact
Jon Lobenstine & CJ Pasqual

Host Superintendent, Jon Lobenstine is requesting volunteers to help with this fun day of mentorship and education. Please contact Jon & CJ directly at jlobenstine@mcra-md.com & cpasqual@mcggolf.com if you would like to volunteer.

4th Grade students from William Page Elementary will take part in an exciting First Green Field Trip at Westminster National Golf Course, where hands-on learning brings science, math, and the environment to life. Guided by golf course professionals, students will rotate through a series of interactive stations that highlight the many ways STEM connects to the game of golf and the care of a golf course. From putting lessons and soil science to water conservation, course design, robotics, and more, each activity is designed to spark curiosity and showcase the unique role golf courses play in both recreation and environmental stewardship.

9:55-10:10 Organization and Intros

10:15 - 12:40 - First Green STEM Stations

12:40 - 12:55 - Wrap Up and Group Photo

Schedule

Busses Arrive Approximately: 9:30 am

Busses Depart Approximately: 1:30 pm

Assistant Superintendents Day at National's Park (13 Aug 2026)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:05:00 GMT

Assistant Superintendent Nat's Day Baseball Event

Thursday, April, 13 2026

Nationals Park

4:05 PM First Pitch

Join Finch Turf for an exciting evening of baseball from the comfort of a luxury suite as the Washington Nationals take on the Chicago Cubs! Enjoy great food, cold drinks, and even better company as you connect with fellow Assistant Superintendents in a fun, relaxed setting.

Who Should Attend?

This exclusive event is open to Assistant Superintendent members. It’s the perfect chance to kick back, enjoy America’s pastime, and build relationships with peers in the industry.

Space is limited! so be on the lookout for registration details and be sure to reserve your spot early!

Tickets: Will be delivered via the MLB Ballpark App. If you plan to attend, please download the app and create an account.

Cost

FREE

Sponsored by

Thank you Josh Berman and Paul Schultheis!

Date/Location

Thursday, August 13, 2026
4:05 pm First Pitch

Nationals Park
1500 S Capitol St. SE
Washington DC, 20003

RSVP

Use the Registration Button on this Event Page