Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Conference and Trade Show (2024)
Client Summary
Behind the scenes
By the Numbers
17 events
over 6 days
4 venues
Talking Stick Resort, Talking Stick Training Center, Canyon on Third, and Phoenix Convention Center
23+ hours
of programming
11,000 people
attended
Applause
“Working with the Costante Group for the last six years has made a dramatic difference in the production quality of the events at our annual GCSAA Conference and Trade Show. The professionalism and perfectionism of his team have helped us produce events that entertain and engage attendees. From the planning to the execution, our team knows that our expectations will be exceeded. ”
Rhett Evans
Chief Executive Officer
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA)
“You and your team delivered a “hole in one” performance. From last-minute speaker changes to new ways to announce big news, you rolled with it, offering great insights, creativity, and technical support to deliver an amazing show. Thank and congrats!”
Ed Several
Chief Marketing Officer
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA)
The GCSAA Conference and Trade Show is an industry-leading event for education, equipment, and networking for golf course management professionals. Attendees include golf course superintendents, owners/operators, builders, architects, general managers, chief operating officers, equipment manufacturers, appraisers, and distributors. Along with the trade show, GCSAA annual education conference provide attendees with over 35,000 hours of education.
OUR ROLE
To continue the momentum from the successful 2023 event, Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) selected Costante Group to provide creative and production services for the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show where several premier events accompany the conference. Costante Group was charged to deliver dynamic elements and engage the audience with another spectacular experience.
EXECUTION
Costante Group managed all creative development and production for GCSAA’s premier events. This included show calling, scripting, storyboarding, event rundowns, music selection, art direction, voiceover, music licensing, stage managing, and graphics. Costante Group facilitated the hiring and direction of onsite talent, entertainers, and stage guests.
Premier Events Included:
- 19th Hole Reception at Talking Stick Resort
- Par 3 Shootout at Talking Stick Training Center
- Turfbusters Session
- Welcome Reception
- Lightning Round Learning Session
- Sunrise Celebration
- Trade Show Grand Opening
- Turf Bowl Luncheon
- Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards
- Leo Feser Award
- Ladies Leading Turf Session
- GCSAA Foundation Donor and Grassroots Ambassador Reception
- Excellence in Government Affairs
- Career Achievement Luncheon
- CTEM and Edwin Budding Award
- Flyaway Geese Dog Giveaway
- Sendoff Celebration
Applause
“Working with the Costante Group for the last six years has made a dramatic difference in the production quality of the events at our annual GCSAA Conference and Trade Show. The professionalism and perfectionism of his team have helped us produce events that entertain and engage attendees. From the planning to the execution, our team knows that our expectations will be exceeded. ”
Rhett Evans
Chief Executive Officer
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA)
“You and your team delivered a “hole in one” performance. From last-minute speaker changes to new ways to announce big news, you rolled with it, offering great insights, creativity, and technical support to deliver an amazing show. Thank and congrats!”
Ed Several
Chief Marketing Officer
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA)
Ed Several
Chief Marketing Officer
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA)
