California Fairways articles from March 2001

California Fairways archives from March 2001

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE.
March 1, 2001... GCSAA's yearlong 75th Anniversary celebration was kicked off in Dallas at the Conference and Show last month. This event will continue with special ceremonies in Lawrence, KS, in September, and will conclude with next February's Conference and...

EDITOR'S NOTE.
March 1, 2001... The California GCSA's Hospitality Event at the Dallas World Aquarium during the Golf Course Show was a huge success last month. It's not every day that we are able to have such an impressive site reserved just for our Association. The...

Smelling the Roses at Cypress Ridge GC.
March 1, 2001... Everyone needs a spot from which they can "smell the roses." Mike Scott, CGCS at Cypress Ridge GC in Arroyo Grande has found his spot, and it encompasses 100 acres of lush turf near the sparsely inhabited rolling hills situated along the...

The Rise of E-Commerce in GC Management.
March 1, 2001... For Dot-com Companies, E-Commerce Means Making Your Job Easier With the promise of convenience and money savings, e-commerce has squeezed its way into our everyday lives. We were all skeptical at first. We started off small by going online...

THE JURY HAS SPOKEN on Golf Course Trials.
March 1, 2001... During the mid 90's many golf courses in California faced difficulty managing diseases even though disease-testing was conducted by many sources to identify pathogens. Variability in testing, differences between labs, and the distinction...

NORTHERN.
March 1, 2001... GCSANC Elects New Board at Annual Meeting Ken Williams, CGCS The GCSANC held its Annual Meeting on January 23 at Sunnyvale GC. Included in the meeting were the 2001 elections. Elected President of the Association was Robert J. Costa,...

Karrie Webb Returns to Mission Hills for Nabisco Championship.
March 1, 2001... The 30th Annual Nabisco Championship, the first "major" of the year on the LPGA Tour, will be held March 19-25, 2001, at Mission Hills CC in Rancho Mirage, Calif. Australian superstar Karrie Webb, recently named LPGA "Player of the Year" by the...

Simplot Partners Gains Oxnard Location.
March 1, 2001... Simplot Partners, a nationwide turf and horticulture distribution company based in San Diego, California, announced that Oxnard-based Turf Solutions will become a Simplot Partners location effective immediately. Simplot Partners will be...

New Manual Targets Pest Control in Aquatic Environments.
March 1, 2001... California State law requires pesticide applicators to pass an examination administered by the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) before they can be licensed to manage aquatic pests in lakes, ponds, and any other natural or artificial...

Wayne Rath Wins SRO's Best 18 Greens Contest.
March 1, 2001... Seed Research of Oregon (SRO) has honored Magna GC Manager Wayne Rath with the distinction of having the Best 18 Greens in North America. SRO set out to find the Best 18 Bentgrass Greens in North America, planted exclusively with its own...

Profile Acquires Wood Recycling, Inc. Mulch Business.
March 1, 2001... Profile Products LLC, a leading soil solutions company based in Buffalo Grove, Ill., recently announced their purchase of the hydraulic mulch business of Wood Recycling, Inc., manufacturer of Re-Fiber and Hydroblanket brand products. ...

Toro Introduces Walk Greensmower with Flexible Cutting Unit.
March 1, 2001... The Toro Company announces the introduction of the Toro Greensmaster Flex 21, a walk-behind greensmower with a unique cutting unit that flexes forward and back and side to side around the bedknife centerline. The Flex 21 closely follows the...

John Deere Wins Award for Mower Design.
March 1, 2001... On October 23, 2000, John Deere Turf Care, Inc. was awarded a 2000 OEMmie for the design of the 1600 Wide Area Mower. At a dinner and awards celebration at the Henry Ford Museum, Roger Reilly, Engineering Manager of Turf Care, Inc. accepted the...

United Horticultural Supply Gains Major Position in Turf Seed Market.
March 1, 2001... With the recent bankruptcy and subsequent sell-off of the assets of AgriBiotech (ABT), many customers were left to wonder what became of many of the top grass seed varieties the company had managed to consolidate. United Horticultural Supply...

Robin Subaru and Eastman Industries Garner Kudos for Hover Mower.
March 1, 2001... Robin America, Inc., manufacturer and distributor of a full-line of industrial strength Robin Subaru engines, contributed to the success of Eastman Industries' acclaimed Hover mower that was featured by Better Homes and Gardens as one of the...

Lebanon Turf Announces Funding for Superintendent Associations.
March 1, 2001... Lebanon Turf Products announced this week the details for a funding program geared toward local golf course superintendent associations in its market area. Lebanon will donate $25 to the local association for each golf course that purchases...

Getting to the Root of the California Test Demonstrations.
March 1, 2001... Turfgrass fungicides undergo a broad range of field tests before being placed on the market. In addition to disease-control effectiveness, these studies check for toxicity to various turfgrass species, the length of time in the thatch and in...

HI-LO DESERT.
March 1, 2001... Presidents' Message You are You. Having some big struggles with envy? Eating your heart out because several others are a step or two ahead of you in the race and gaining momentum? Relax. You are you--not them! And you are responsible to do...

SOUTHERN.
March 1, 2001... President's Message Stephen McVey The Southern California GCSA monthly meeting in January was outstanding. Our line up of speakers included Mike Huck of the USGA, Larry Stowell, Ph.D., and Wendy Gelerntner, Ph.D. of Pace Consulting....

SAN DIEGO.
March 1, 2001... Vendor Appreciation Day By R. John Martinez The SCGA Members' Club On behalf of the SDGCSA, I would like to give my sincere thanks to all the affiliate members! Your support of our association and dedication to improving our...

CENTRAL.
March 1, 2001... Superintendent and long time association Board member, Lowell Stone, retired from his job as the superintendent of the Madera Municipal GC on Dec. 31. He was treated to a fantastic luncheon and reception held at the course. The mayor, several...