California Fairways articles from January 2003

California Fairways archives from January 2003

President's message.
January 1, 2003... It's only a few short weeks until the GCSAA Conference and Show in Atlanta, and I hope to see many of you there. The California GCSA, with the continued support of our many vendors, will be hosting our Hospitality Suite at the CNN Center, which...

Start the new year by helping your association. (Editor's Note).
January 1, 2003... In this issue of California Fairways, I was hoping I could make a difference by asking our readers for their help. It's a simple request. Gary Carls, CGCSA president, is running for the GCSAA board of directors at this year's annual...

Craig pearson bucks trends at Whitehawk Ranch. (Superintendent Profile).
January 1, 2003... After meandering through the scenic northern Sierra Nevada peaks and valleys between the Feather and Yuba river drainages, I arrived at The Golf Club at Whitehawk Ranch. Superintendent Craig Pearson and his crew were busy putting the...

Fighting infestation: microinjection can help save eucalyptus trees.
January 1, 2003... Heavy infestations of red gum lerp psyllid (RGLP) on red gum eucalyptus trees have become a critical problem for golf course superintendents. If unchecked, a heavy infestation of RGLP can kill eucalyptus trees, but control of the insect has...

Get samart.
January 1, 2003... What do aerial photography, mapping, modern Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies and golf course superintendents have in common? To answer that question fully, it's necessary to look at one of golf course management's most vital tools:...

GCSAA ready for Southern hospitality: Atlanta hosts 74th annual conference and show.
January 1, 2003... The biggest event in the golf course management industry is coming to Atlanta. The 74th Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) International Golf Course Conference and Trade Show will be held Feb. 9-15, 2003, at the Atlanta...

What are the reel advantages? (Equipment Focus).
January 1, 2003... When purchasing mowing equipment, superintendents must decide if they need reel or rotary mowers. After considering the pros and cons as well as the applications they need to accomplish, many superintendents are deciding to purchase reel...

Special events and plans. (Chapter News: Central).
January 1, 2003... The Annual Holiday Party for 2002 added some flair this year. The association hosted a Casino Night along with the dinner and dancing. There also was a childcare room set up for all those members who brought the little ones. The new board...

First Annual Charities Tournament. (Chapter News: Central).
January 1, 2003... The First Annual Charities Tournament was a huge success thanks to the hard work of Lowell Stone, host superintendent, and the wonderful staff of Merced Country Club. The sponsors and members raised more than $3,000 for charities. We would...

Calendar of events. (Chapter News: Central).
January 1, 2003... Jan. 29 Village Country Club Host Superintendent: Bob Taeger, CGCS Education information to follow Feb. 10-15 National Meeting Atlanta, Ga. California Room March 24 Tulare Golf Course Host...

Bits ... (Chapter News: Hi-Lo).
January 1, 2003... I hope everyone in attendance had a wonderful time at the Hi-Lo Christmas Party! The party, as you know, is the envy of all the other associations. Everyone should check out who contributed and donated to this wonderful event, and let those...

... And pieces. (Chapter News: Hi-Lo).
January 1, 2003... The snowbirds are again upon us. They have migrated back to the desert for another wonderful winter in the Coachella Valley, I hope 2002 was good to everyone. I can't wait to see what 2003 has in store for us. Don and Denae Barowsky were...

President's message. (Chapter News: Northern).
January 1, 2003... With the summer stress of growing grass now gone, it's a great time to reflect on the year behind us. Our association has continued to grow in strength, and I extend deep gratitude to those involved. Your board of directors (BOD) set out a...

Naumann's NorCal news. (Chapter News: Northern).
January 1, 2003... Mike Higuera Sr. accepted the superintendent position at Saddle Creek Golf & Country Club in Copperopolis. P.J. Spellman has been busy with reconstruction. He's in the middle of redoing his No. 13 fairway by adding drainage and sand capping...

Chapter updates. (Chapter News: San Diego).
January 1, 2003... It was a long summer in 2002, but even without rain, course conditions throughout the region were very good. Disease pressure was low, and most courses survived the summer with little disease activity. Now that summer is over, everyone has...

Joint Meeting a success. (Chapter News: Sierra Nevada).
January 1, 2003... The Joint Meeting with the Sierra Nevada and Northern California chapters was a success. It was attended by more than 120 members and held at the beautiful Winchester Country Club. Host superintendent Tim Sedgley, CGCS, had the course in...

Past president Johnson Hosts holiday tournament and party. (Chapter News: Sierra Nevada).
January 1, 2003... He's at it again. Larry Johnson, CGCS, invited us back to Northridge CC to celebrate another year's worth of work with a golf tournament and well-deserved end-of-the-year party. As a two-term president of our organization, Larry has donated...

Organizing a job search. (Chapter News: Southern).
January 1, 2003... I'm often asked by fellow superintendents about the best way to find a job. Although I won't go into great detail, I can offer a few points to consider in the job search. The process will vary depending on the timeline to find a new position....

PlanetAir aerator offers non-disruptive soil maintenance. (Industry News).
January 1, 2003... Frequent soil maintenance, which increases water infiltration and air exchange, developing strong roots that require less water and chemicals, hasn't been available to superintendents due to the disruptive nature of conventional aerators. ...

Honda enhances its trimmer lineup. (Industry News).
January 1, 2003... The new Honda HHT31S handheld trimmer replaces the UMK431 as the "next generation" of Honda's most powerful trimmer model, and joins the all-new lightweight HHT25S trimmer in Honda Power Equipment's 2003 lineup. The HHT31S is aimed at...

Hunter introduces high-capacity G880 golf rotor. (Industry News).
January 1, 2003... Hunter Industries released its new high-capacity 0880 rotor for golf course irrigation. The gear-driven 0880 delivers up to 88 feet of full-circle coverage with uniform water distribution. It has a pop-up height of 3 1/2 inches and is available...

Admiral WSP receives California EPA registration. (Industry News).
January 1, 2003... Becker Underwood Inc. introduced Admiral WSP, a dry, concentrated product developed to control aquatic vegetation and algae. Admiral recently received California EPA registration and is currently available. Admiral controls aquatic vegetation...

Syngenta program offers GCSAA registration, educational rewards. (GCSAA News).
January 1, 2003... Syngenta Professional Products announced that golf course superintendents can now redeem GreenPartners points to purchase full-pack registration to the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Conference and Show held in...

Calendar of events. (Chapter News: Sierra Nevada).
January 1, 2003... Jan. 16 Callaway Educational Series "Creative Problem Solving as a Way of Life" Twelve Bridges G.C. Jan. 28 "Environmental Stewardship" Presented by USGA's Mike Wienke The Ridge G.C. Feb. 10-15 National Convention...