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FEaTURE

CLUB aND TURF

INDUSTRIES

JOIN FORCES

The Turfgrass Managers association (TGMa) Gauteng and the Club Management
association of Southern africa (CMaSa) have embarked on a new journey in the club
industry. In September 2022, the CMaSa took on the administration role of TGMa

Gauteng, with the ongoing support of the TGMa committee. This collaboration is a
step forward for the club industry, bringing the club and turf operations together.

oth member clubs of the TGMa and CMaSa overlap
extensively and by working together through sharing Membership benefits
Bknowledge and expertise, both associations will continue Membership benefits include the following:
to provide the industry with benchmarking, education,
training and compliance offerings. Essentially, this bridges the • education: six to seven turf meetings annually, covering
gap between the course and club operations. industry updates and trends, renowned industry speakers
and a year-end bus trip to Sun City;
TGMa chairperson henk Buitendach says that when Belinda • certification and training: level 1-4 certification by MJ
Ronald recently left the association, the committee knew horticulture, safety training by Stihl, pest control by Dr.
that it would have its hands full in finding the right candidate
to fill a very specific role. The CMaSa team has been doing Schoeman. Fees are available on request;
exceptional work in all facets of its day-to-day running of • benchmarking: an industry operations survey will now
the association and the knock-on effect of this is the success include turf operations in conjunction with the CMaSa;
they are achieving throughout the club industry in South • networking: the TGMa provides a forum for discussion and
africa. with their expertise and wealth of knowledge in the networking amongst all the turf industry stakeholders;
industry, the committee felt that appointing the CMaSa as its
administrator would benefit the TGMa hugely in all areas of • recruitment: post vacancies at your club and keep up to
the association. Both associations overlap extensively in the date with new job opportunities.
educational realm and can assist each other with expertise
and guidance to help grow their offerings. Giving back to the
industry through education is what drives both entities. Trade partner benefits
Trade partner benefits include the following:
CMaSa chairman Francois Swart says that this collaboration
is a turning point for the club industry and will enable both • member education: six to seven turf meetings annually,
associations to provide their members with a broader scope covering industry updates and trends, renowned industry
of education, industry benchmarking, compliance and speakers and a year-end bus trip to Sun City;
resources, thus developing them further as knowledgeable • industry announcements: introduce your products and/or
and well-rounded leaders.
services to the industry via whatsapp, social media or email.
TGMA Gauteng membership Sessions of 20 minutes are available to address the industry;
and trade partner information • social media: logo on Facebook and monthly social media
The TGMa, previously known as the Golf Course Managers adverts
and Greenkeepers association (GCMGa), came into existence • networking: the TGMa provides a forum for discussion and
over 30 years ago because turfgrass managers saw a need to networking amongst all turf industry stakeholders;
network and share their knowledge and experiences about
the upkeep and maintenance of all turf related matters – for • sponsorship opportunities: sponsor a monthly meeting at
both golf and recreational purposes. a cost of R6000 – 00 or offer sponsorship towards the Sun
City trip.
TGMa is a Gauteng-based association with Johannesburg and
Pretoria currently contributing mostly to its membership. The
association provides information to its members, represents For subscription fees and any other enquiries, contact Roni-Lee on
their interests and facilitates training at all levels. 072 923 1352 or email admin@tgmagauteng.co.za

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