California Fairways articles from March 2002

California Fairways archives from March 2002

President's Message.
March 1, 2002... The GCSAA Conference and Show in Orlando was a big success. Is it just me, or does the event continue to get so large that it's difficult to make your way around to each booth? Our profession still is growing, with more and more tools at our...

Who's the big winner? Everyone in Orlando. (Editor's Note).
March 1, 2002... The GCSAA conference and show in Orlando, Fla., was a success on many fronts. Maybe the weather wasn't perfect while I was there (it was downright chilly at times), but the rest of the event couldn't have gone better. For the national...

Ty Broadhead, la quinta country club: Proving to be the host with the most. (Superintendent Profile).
March 1, 2002... Right now, Daken "Ty" Broadhead is our hero. No, he hasn't saved anyone's life lately (as far as we know). He hasn't rescued anyone's cat from a tree. But he has offered to host the 2002 CGCSA State Meeting Golf Tournament, and, for that, Ty is...

Crystal Springs creates a haven near the bay. (California Environmental Gems).
March 1, 2002... Crystal Springs Golf Course has established high standards, and the course has received recognition for progressive environmental management since CourseCo began managing the facility in 1996. The course is located in the 24,000-acre Crystal...

Pebble Beach keeps its courses "Green". (California Environmental Gems).
March 1, 2002... Throughout the years, Pebble Beach Co. and its courses, Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill, Del Monte Golf Course and The Links at Spanish Bay, have been a model of environmental stewardship. For example, in 1987, Pebble Beach Co. and...

A perfect match for the environment. (California Environmental Gems).
March 1, 2002... The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary program was developed for all golf courses, but it fit the Village Country Club in Lompoc, Calif., perfectly. The sanctuary program has been vital to keeping the natural setting of the original 1962 Ted...

Save some green: Tips to reduce green waste on golf courses.
March 1, 2002... Source reduction of green waste materials at golf courses and landscape facilities provides positive benefits to the site and the environment. Reducing organic waste generated from ongoing maintenance is closely tied to correct cultural...

Flowtronex Nutrifeed provides superintendents with "fertigation". (Irrigation Provides the Water of Life).
March 1, 2002... Flowtronex Nutrifeed Nutrient Injection Systems accurately and reliably apply up to three different nutrients in an irrigation system with the precision of digital control. In standalone installations or directly linked through an Irrigation...

Hunter Golf introduces water management software and rotor. (Irrigation Provides the Water of Life).
March 1, 2002... Hunter Golf has expanded its product line with new irrigation equipment that more efficiently manages water use on golf courses. The new products include Genesis III, the latest upgrade to its Genesis Central Control System software, and...

LR Nelson adds to SoloRain line. (Irrigation Provides the Water of Life).
March 1, 2002... LR Nelson's SoloRain wireless control equipment is accurate, dependable irrigation control equipment you install without the cost, labor or inconvenience of electrical wiring. The most difficult places to irrigate now are within reach at a...

Toro's 800S series sprinklers feature reliabilily and precision. (Irrigation Provides the Water of Life).
March 1, 2002... Designed to meet the stringent demands of golf course applications, Toro's 800S Series heavy-duty golf sprinklers provide an exceptional combination of proven technology and cutting-edge features. Available in "valve-in-head" and...

Central. (Chapter News).
March 1, 2002... A Strong Start. The Central California Chapter began the new year with a fantastic meeting at the Morro Bay Golf Course. Superintendent Tommy Massey had the course in great shape, and we had unbeatable weather conditions for the monthly...

Happy New Year! (Chapter News).
March 1, 2002... I find it hard to believe that another year has come and gone. I'd like to first thank all the board members that served during the 2001 year. Your contribution and dedication to Hi-Lo was invaluable and greatly appreciated. During 2001, our...

Bits... and Pieces. (Chapter News).
March 1, 2002... Happy 2002! I hope you all had a wonderful New Year and that your team won its Bowl Game! January means it was Bob Hope Chrysler Classic time. I know all the host superintendents worked hard to get their courses in perfect shape for the event....

Calendar of events 2002. (Chapter News).
March 1, 2002... March 27 Baker Killen Cup--Hi-Lo Desert GCSA vs. San Diego GCSA Temecula Creek Inn Golf Resort April 10 Hi-Lo Desert GCSA & GCSAA Education Seminar--Management Strategies for Turfgrass Systems Marriott Courtyard...

Bits... and Pieces. (Chapter News).
March 1, 2002... Happy New Year! I hope this issue finds everyone safe and sound after the holidays. Don't forget to make your New Year's resolutions and, of course, keep them. Our annual holiday party was a huge success. Unfortunately, I didn't win...

President's Message. (Chapter News).
March 1, 2002... Thank you for the opportunity to serve the membership this year as president. I'm honored and humbled, and I'll work toward representing you in a professional manner. None of this would be possible without the help of many individuals....

Annual meeting golf results. (Chapter News).
March 1, 2002... Net Scramble Format 1st Place 55 Rich Lavine, P.J. Spellman, Blake Swint, Ken Williams 2nd Place 57 Mike Clark, Howard Fisher, Ed Vyeda (Card off) 3rd Place 57 Tim Berg, Gary Sayre, Gil Stiles (Card off) 4th...

Meeting/tournament schedule for 2002. (Chapter News).
March 1, 2002... April (date to be determined) Field Day Peninsula C.C. (tentative) May 19-21 State Meeting Hyatt Grand Champions Resort June 17 Superintendent/Professional Mayacama Golf Club July (date to be determined) ...

GCSANC annual meeting. (Chapter News).
March 1, 2002... The GCSANC held its annual meeting on Jan. 16 at the beautiful Rancho Canada Golf Club in Camel. Host and outgoing president Bob Costa, CGCS, did a great job in organizing the event. The chilly day began with attendees checking in for a nice...

Naumann's nor cal news. (Chapter News).
March 1, 2002... Kevin Hutchins left Presidio G.C. in San Francisco and now is superintendent at Mission Viejo C.C. in Southern California. Replacing Kevin is Josh Heersink, who was the assistant superintendent at Washington National G.C. in Auburn, Wash. Sean...

Office notes. (Chapter News).
March 1, 2002... I get calls at dues renewal time with people telling me, "I'm retired." Well, good for you, but you need to do the paperwork to get the reduced fees. Yes, retired members get reduced fees, and so do Class A Life members and those who have been...

A year in review. (Chapter News).
March 1, 2002... The 2001 golf season was at best indifferent. Some early winter rains helped course conditions but resulted in several lost revenue days. Summer was perhaps one of the coolest in recent history and again played an important factor in area golf...

The following meeting dates are scheduled for 2002. (Chapter News).
March 1, 2002... March 12 Oakdale G.C. Host superintendent: Mike Olson April 16 Wildhorse G.C. Host superintendent: Craig McDonald May 13 Dragon G.C. Host superintendent: Rich Scholes June 17 Turkey Creek G.C. ...

From the President. (Chapter News).
March 1, 2002... Years ago, a 10-year-old boy approached the counter of a soda shop and climbed on a stool. "What does an ice cream sundae cost?" he asked the waitress. "Fifty cents," she answered. The youngster reached deep in his pockets and pulled out an...

GCSAA names four Watson fellows for 2001. (Industry News).
March 1, 2002... The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) has named four outstanding researchers and educators as 2001 winners of GCSAA Watson Fellowship awards. Each recipient received a $5,000 award and an all-expense-paid trip to the...

Events in the Southland. (Chapter News).
March 1, 2002... March 11 Scholarship and Research Tournament Red Hill C.C. Host: Craig Kimmel April 8 Annual Elections Meeting Miles Square Golf Course Host: Danny Vasquez Speakers: Dr. Wendy Gelernter and Dr. Larry Stowell--Pace...

Second Annual Turfgrass Research Golf Tournament. (Chapter News).
March 1, 2002... The Second Annual Turfgrass Research Golf Tournament will be held May 9, 2002, at the Southern California Golf Association (SCGA) Members' Club. Come and experience everything the SCGA Members' Club has to offer while supporting research and...

Research indicates effectiveness of BASF turf fungicide. (Industry News).
March 1, 2002... A new report covering field-trial results on Insignia fungicide, which will be introduced in 2002 by BASF, indicates that it offers broad-spectrum control of a wide range of turf diseases as well as significant suppression of dollar spot....

Toro executive McIntosh retires. (Industry News).
March 1, 2002... J. David McIntosh, executive vice president, Professional Businesses and International, The Toro Co., retired on Jan. 31, 2002. McIntosh was considered an important part of Toro's growth and performance for 26 years. McIntosh joined Toro...

ZeroTol Dosa-Cart enables spot treatments for turf diseases. (Industry News).
March 1, 2002... BioSafe Systems introduced for golf course superintendents the ZeroTol Dosa-Cart chemical proportioner. The self-contained system comes pre-configured with an 11-gallon-per-minute proportioner that operates at a range of 7-70 pounds per square...

Updated Nu-Gro web site now online. (Industry News).
March 1, 2002... Fertilizer company Nu-Gro Technologies Inc. refurbished its World Wide Web site at http://www.nugrotech.com. Now more user friendly, the improved Web site offers extensive information about Nu-Gro products, application advice according to...

Soil Technologies Corp. introduces full-specturm biofertilizer. (Industry News).
March 1, 2002... Soil Technologies Corp. released Micro-Gro Plus liquid biofertilizer, which offers a full spectrum of natural ingredients to produce a professional-quality biofertilizer. When used as part of a comprehensive greens-management program, Micro-Gro...

Syngenta and Bayer agree on patent disputes. (Industry News).
March 1, 2002... Syngenta AG and Bayer AG reached an agreement on their intellectual property disputes in neonicotinoid chemistry, which are the subject of various proceedings in the United States, Europe and Japan. Under the agreement, Syngenta will pay Bayer...