California Fairways articles from July 2003

California Fairways archives from July 2003

President's message.
July 1, 2003... It's with great pleasure that I write my first presidential message for the California Golf Course Superintendents Association (CGCSA). It's indeed an honor to serve as this organization's president. We will be facing major challenges this...

Take care when watering the people.(EDITOR'S NOTE)
July 1, 2003... After attending the educational sessions at the Annual State Meeting in Monterey, Calif., I wanted to spread some of the knowledge I picked up from the speakers. However, it took a while to find a subject I felt confident about describing....

Golden bears, Ferraris, and midnight surfing: Tom Elliott makes memories at Blacklake.(SUPERINTENDENT PROFILE)
July 1, 2003... Tom Elliott, CGCS, superintendent at Blacklake Golf Course, has worked at more than a few golf courses--13 to be exact. Not all have been as a superintendent, but Tom has a keen eye, and he looks for opportunities. I'm sure he could list...

Practice (Areas) make perfect: What's the first thing that most golfers see when they show up at a course? Many times, it's the practice area, which can make an important first impression on new customers.(Cover Story)
July 1, 2003... But this vital area often seems to be an afterthought at many courses. Practice putting greens sometimes appear neglected, while the "real" greens are in beautiful shape. Driving ranges often are too small, keeping away golfers that "need their...

Stay smart in the sun.
July 1, 2003... Every day, golf course superintendents and their employees face risks. The operation of heavy equipment, stray golf balls and even lightning can make the golf course a hazardous workplace. Yet the most consistent, insidious and dangerous...

Beauty & golf by the bay: Historic Monterey hosts annual event.
July 1, 2003... The beautiful seaside community of Monterey, Calif., welcomed the California Golf Course Superintendents Association (CGCSA) Annual Meeting, which was held May 18-20, 2003. A total of 222 people attended the meeting, and 120 superintendents,...

Avoid aeration frustration: know the facts about equipment.(EQUIPMENT FOCUS)
July 1, 2003... Superintendents are required to make countless decisions each day that directly effect course success. They have to choose mowing patterns that help determine speed of play, which grass types will grow and thrive in a climate, fertilizer and...

AerWay adds new tine options.(EQUIPMENT FOCUS)
July 1, 2003... AerWay now has three tine options: Sportstine for fairways, Finetine for greens and the coring tine for topdressing and overseeding. Although the shattertine is used to eliminate compaction seven inches and deeper to establish percolation...

Broyhill's TerraRoller makes greens fast and ready.(EQUIPMENT FOCUS)
July 1, 2003... Since 1946, Broyhill Inc. has been producing quality turf-maintenance equipment and accessories. Through innovative engineering and rigorous field testing, Broyhill has met and exceeded the ever-increasing expectations of turf managers in a...

Redesigned Ryan GA 24 features more than good looks.(EQUIPMENT FOCUS)
July 1, 2003... The sleek new design of the workhorse GA-24 from Ryan is more than cosmetics. Beneath the new cowling and decals is a completely refined turf aerator. Although the precision, cam-driven reciprocating aeration system remains intact, more than...

John Deere improves Aercore Aerators.(EQUIPMENT FOCUS)
July 1, 2003... Committed to continuous improvement and quality for superintendents and turf professionals, John Deere recently introduced improvements to the Aercore Aerator line. The Aercore 1000, 1500 and 2000 tractor-mounted aerators have been...

PlanetAir introduces HD 50 utility vehicle tow unit.(EQUIPMENT FOCUS)
July 1, 2003... To allow for fast, frequent and non-intrusive maintenance for greens, collars, tees and fairways, PlanetAir specifically designed its HD 50 Tow for use with any utility vehicle with hydraulics. The HD 50 features patented "planetary" and...

Turfco unveils TM-62 Aerator.(EQUIPMENT FOCUS)
July 1, 2003... Turfco Manufacturing's Aerator TM-62 provides quality aeration on a budget. Equipped with a 62-inch-wide steel frame, the TM-62 is ideal for large-area aeration of golf courses and most commercial applications. It can be mounted to any small...

Wiedenmann introduces modular Terra Combi.(EQUIPMENT FOCUS)
July 1, 2003... Wiedenmann, a German manufacturer of deep-tine aerification equipment and other turf maintenance equipment since 1964, began manufacturing deep-tine machines in 1990. The company introduced its Terra Spike line in the United States in 2000. ...

Glaze Tournament providing Scholarships.(CENTRAL)
July 1, 2003... Tom Elliott, CGCS, will host this year's Al Glaze Memorial Scholarship Tournament, which is the Central Chapter's most important fundraiser of the year. It's an honor to announce that during the last seven years, the GCSACC has awarded more...

Around the Green.(CENTRAL)
July 1, 2003... Spring 2003 will be remembered as one of the stranger seasons we've had regarding weather, but no stranger than the goings on "Around the Green." Bob Dalton resigned as superintendent at Visalia Country Club and within only a few weeks...

President's message.(HI-LO)
July 1, 2003... It's unfortunate that many people who live in the Coachella Valley don't understand how lucky we are. But May was an eye opener for many golf courses, developments and farmers relying on the Coachella Valley Water Department (CVWD) to supply...

Bits ...(HI-LO)
July 1, 2003... The Tri-Chapter Challenge will be held July 16, 2003. The host this year is the San Diego Chapter, while the Southern California Chapter will defend its two-year winning streak. The PGA of Southern California Golf Club will host the event, so...

... And pieces.(HI-LO)
July 1, 2003... I'd like to thank everyone who attended and contributed to the Research Tournament at Indian Wells C.C. The Research Committee worked hard for the association to put on a great cocktail party and golf tournament. A special thanks goes to the...

Berg helps grow the game.(NORTHERN)
July 1, 2003... Class A Superintendent and General Manager Tim Berg of Blue Rock Springs Golf Course in Vallejo, Calif., is doing his part to help grow the game of golf. His facility now is home to one of the newest sites of the Executive Women's Golf...

San Diego Chapter elects officers.(SAN DIEGO)
July 1, 2003... The San Diego Chapter held its annual election of officers and board members in April 2003. The chapter elected Kevin Kienast (Morgan Run Resort) as president, Gerald Ward (Meadow Lake G.C.) as vice president and Scott Hardy (Eastlake C.C.) as...

Grund named affiliate of the year.(SAN DIEGO)
July 1, 2003... Where do you start with Mark? First of all, he can get virtually any product a superintendent needs when it comes to golf course accessories. But the key for Mark always has been his service. He makes sure it all happens right, or he's there to...

Meetings unite Sierra Nevada chapter.(SIERRA NEVADA)
July 1, 2003... Ramiro Sena invited us to Apple Mountain Golf Resort, which is east of Placerville and just south of the old mining and logging town of Camino on Carson Road. Before coming to Apple Mountain in September 1999, "Ram" spent four months assisting...

President's message.(SOUTHERN)
July 1, 2003... Please welcome Jeff Beardsley, Reed Yenny, Dave Flaxbeard, Kevin Neal and Craig Zellers as your newly elected board members. These members will join Bruce Williams, Bill Houlihan, Scott Williams and John Perez in developing their...

Broyhill's Greenskeeper controls grain.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
July 1, 2003... Broyhill's Greenskeeper helps control grain on every green. With height-and speed-adjustable rotating brushes that have soft but firm bristles, the Greenskeeper controls grain without bruising or scuffing, Greenskeeper mounts easily onto...

Full Coverage Irrigation introduces syringe, sprinkler nozzles.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
July 1, 2003... Full Coverage Irrigation (FCI) introduced the Rainmaker, a hose-end syringe nozzle that's economically priced while made of durable brass and stainless-steel components. It delivers large, gentle droplets through an orifice specifically...

Bayer's Chipco unit retains rights to market fipronil.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
July 1, 2003... Bayer Environmental Science announced the company can continue to market the active ingredient fipronil and its mixtures to the turf and ornamental market. The announcement stems from Bayer CropScience's recent agreement on the divestiture of...

J.J. Mauget upgrades micro-injection delivery system.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
July 1, 2003... The J.J. Mauget Co. added the GENERATION II delivery system to its product line. The product will provide Mauget, distributors and professional applicators with a high-quality delivery system of a full line of pesticide and fertilization...

Turf Star recognized for parts performance.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
July 1, 2003... The Toro Co. recognized Turf Star for its elite performance in parts supply to customers. Each Toro distributor is asked to independently stock and fill a minimum of 90 percent of its orders. In 2002, Turf Star exceeded that expectation and...

Hydraulic Institute introduces Web-Based education program.(EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES)
July 1, 2003... The first comprehensive e-learning program for the pump industry, "Centrifugal Pumps: Fundamentals, Design and Applications," now is available from the Hydraulic Institute (HI). This computer-based training course, in Web or CD-ROM format,...

ASGCA and GCSAA create online "remodeling university" program.(GCSAA NEWS)
July 1, 2003... Thanks to a joint effort by the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) and the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), golf facilities now have a readily accessible resource in which to learn the steps involved...