California Fairways articles from July 2002

California Fairways archives from July 2002

President's message.
July 1, 2002... It's an honor to be selected to serve the CGCSA as president for the coming year. On behalf of all our members, I want to thank Pat Gradoville, CGCS, for all his hard work. Pat has made us all more efficient and allowed us to accomplish a lot...

Finally some faces added to names. (Editor's Note).
July 1, 2002... The CGCSA Annual Meeting was a special event for me. It wasn't because of the perfect weather or golf. And although the educational seminars were very informative, they weren't what will last in my memory the most. Without a doubt, the meeting...

Bob Scriber, CGCS: enjoying the Bonita Life. (Superintendent Profile).
July 1, 2002... Bob Scribner, CGCS, is no stranger to most members of the California Golf Course Superintendents Association. Transitioning from a rookie superintendent to a seasoned veteran in what seems like overnight, he makes an impression on every person...

Traffic school: examining turf grass stress.
July 1, 2002... As a golfer walks across the green to the flag, his cleats grip, crushing the grass and tearing the leaves and stems with his stride. The juices squeezed from the ruptured cells spill into the mat. His weight, concentrated on the cleats, mashes...

Clopyralid: what's the real story?
July 1, 2002... There's a new "buzzword" in the circles of California's golf course superintendents: clopyralid. It's an unusual word to be heard in between discussions of water shortages, fertilization techniques, mowing equipment and the usual...

An oasis in the desert: the CGCSA Annual Meeting finds success in the sand.
July 1, 2002... The California Golf Course Superintendents Association (CGCSA) Annual Meeting, held May 19-21, 2002, at the Hyatt Grand Champions resort in Indian Wells, Calif., was a memorable and successful event. Hosted by the Hi-Lo chapter, the meeting...

Turf aerators keep the flow going. (Equipment Focus).
July 1, 2002... Aeration is the exchange of air (filled with oxygen and nitrogen) among soil and its surrounding atmosphere. For golf course superintendents, an aerator is a machine that removes or fractures soil in order to improve water flow, which carries...

Remembering Al Glaze. (Chapter News: Central).
July 1, 2002... Al Glaze is gone, and with his passing goes a huge part of the history of the Central chapter. Al was one of the founding fathers of our chapter. He did more for our association through the years than anyone could imagine. He cared so deeply...

Meeting schedule. (Chapter News).
July 1, 2002... July 17 Avila Beach Resort Host superintendent: Peter Prentice Aug. 12 Annual Joint Meeting with the Sierra Nevada GCSA Stevinson Ranch Host superintendent: Rich Northcutt Sept. 30 Research Tournament &...

President's message. (Chapter News: Hi-Lo).
July 1, 2002... In any golf maintenance operation, the superintendent is responsible for providing resources necessary to achieve successful results. If the superintendent and his or her organization can properly identify the needs and formulate training...

... And pieces. (Chapter News: Hi-Lo).
July 1, 2002... First I'd like to thank all those who helped support the State Meeting and the 11th Annual Scholarship and Research Tournament. Your donations and participation is what keeps these events going. The hot weather is upon us, and it's time to...

Lights...camera...action! (Chapter News: Northern).
July 1, 2002... Recently GCSANC members and staff were in the limelight as guests on "Voice of the Valley Television Show." While the show was on location in Pebble Beach, Calif., Association Manager Barbara Mikel was interviewed about the GCSANC and its...

The value of preserving history. (Chapter News: Northern).
July 1, 2002... During the last several years, I have reached a much greater understanding of history's importance in our lives. Whether it's your personal history, that of an association or the history of your club, they all can play an important role in the...

Naumann's norcal news. (Chapter News: Northern).
July 1, 2002... Mike Vicars is the new superintendent at Dublin Ranch Golf Club. He was the construction superintendent there prior to taking over for Sean Leahy. Tom Unruh has accepted the superintendent position at Serrano C.C. in Sacramento. Phil Brown has...

Meetings maintain momentum. (Chapter News: San Diego).
July 1, 2002... The San Diego chapter held its annual election meeting and golf at Stoneridge Country Club in April. Ed Harris, superintendent at Eagle Glen Golf Course, was elected as a new board member and Kimberly Bran from Syngenta was elected as junior...

Membership report. (Chapter News).
July 1, 2002... Membership Report P.J. Spellman II Roger Robarge of the California Golf Club of San Francisco recently achieved his GCSAA certification. Congratulations, Roger. New Members Tom Bracamonte C...

Meeting hosts rise to occasion. (Chapter News: Sierra Nevada).
July 1, 2002... May: Rich Scholes "Send Me Your Heroes" is the motto at the Dragon Golf Course at Gold Mountain. Rich Scholes hosted a full field of heroes, where their metal was tested at the SNGCSA's May meeting. You couldn't find a more gracious host...

Schedule of events. (Chapter News).
July 1, 2002... July 29 Scholarship Tournament Peachtree Country Club Host superintendent: Gary Rodgers, CGCS Aug. 12 Joint Meeting with Central California Stevinson Ranch G.C. Host superintendent: Rich Northcutt, Sept. 9...

Lubrication is a slippery subject. (Chapter News: Southern).
July 1, 2002... I sat in a jury room with many others and listened to a judge explain that it was our responsibility as citizens to do our duty and participate in the system. We had to stand up and be counted. Obviously I was doing my duty, because I was...

Events in the Southland. (Chapter News).
July 1, 2002... July 9 Tri-Chapter Challenge PGA of Southern California Golf Course Host: Paul Mayes Aug. 6 General Meeting and Golf The Links at Victoria Host: Tom Russell Speakers: Pat Gross and Dave Wienecke, USGA...

Tireless Golf Ball Picker improves efficiency. (Industry News).
July 1, 2002... SGD Golf Co. introduced the Range Boss Tireless Golf Picker with "3-DA" traction, which provides for improved pickup of golf balls. There are no front tires to interfere with balls on the range. The discs on each gang are split into three...

Textron names Vickers vice president of engineering--Turf Products. (Industry News).
July 1, 2002... Textron Golf, Turf and Specialty Products announced the appointment of Michael Vickers to the position of vice president of engineering--turf products. In his new capacity, Vickers will be responsible for all turf and lawn-care product...

Flowtronex Internet-based management system declared a success. (Industry News).
July 1, 2002... Flowtronex has released the initial statistics for the launch of the company's pumping system "Configurator" technology. The Configurator was initially developed for Flowtronex Landscape Division representatives and sales personnel and was...

Standard Golf develops Holemaster, Bunker Sieve. (Industry News).
July 1, 2002... Standard Golf recently introduced two new products: the Holemaster Hole Cutter and the Bunker Debris Sieve. The Holemaster is designed to cleanly cut through heavy soil or "push-up" greens. The Holemaster's heavy-duty blades are case hardened...

Dow Agrosciences promotes Pretzer to manage West. (Industry News).
July 1, 2002... Fred Pretzer, a senior sales specialist for Dow AgroSciences LLC, has been promoted to technical accounts manager, covering the western United States. He will work with several of the turf and ornamental industry's important formulators and...

New TeeJet nozzle an all-season performer. (Industry News).
July 1, 2002... Spraying Systems Co., manufacturers of TeeJet Spray Products, has designed a nozzle body to meet the high flow requirements of liquid fertilizer applications. The TeeJet QJ36OF is an all-purpose nozzle body having three, four or five turret...

Simplot's SoluPack fertilizer features nine formulations. (Industry News).
July 1, 2002... Simplot Partners, a nationwide turf and horticulture distribution company based in San Diego, Calif., has announced a new line of soluble fertilizers called SoluPack. The new product line is composed of the following nine formulations: *...

Educational opportunities: Toro NSN achieves GCSAA educational credits. (Industry News).
July 1, 2002... The Toro Co. announced that the National Support Network (NSN), its technical support group for irrigation central control system customers, received confirmation from the Education Sales and Program Coordinator of Golf Course Superintendents...