California Fairways articles from March 2003

California Fairways archives from March 2003

President's message.
March 1, 2003... Spring is in the air, and Monterey, Calif., and the CGCSA Annual Meeting are just a few weeks away. I hope everyone has the opportunity to attend, and I look forward to seeing all of you. Monterey is a great place to relax and enjoy all of...

Will California "explode" with West Nile Virus? (Editor's Note).
March 1, 2003... While at the GCSAA conference in Atlanta, I was fortunate to hear a speech delivered by Jerome Goddard, Ph.D., a medical entomologist with the Mississippi Department of Health. Goddard explained that in 2002 the West Nile Virus, a bird...

Bayonet's sentinel: Tom Bevan's course on the coast serves as host. (Superintendent Profile).
March 1, 2003... Tom Bevan loves the outdoors and can think of nothing he'd rather be than a golf course superintendent. As superintendent at Bayonet Golf Course, Tom manages one of the most challenging layouts in the state of California. This year, Tom and...

Correction.
March 1, 2003... Sean O'Brien, author of the January/February 2003 "Superintendent Profile," was incorrectly identified as a certified golf course superintendent. California Fairways regrets the error.

Is it a miracle? Seven steps to fast and healthy greens.
March 1, 2003... The characteristics of a great putting surface--indelibly shaped features, firm and resilient, dense and wiry low-cut grasses--and the golfing challenges that a fast and smooth surface creates does ore to validate the quality of a golf course...

Biofertilizers: a new tool for turf.
March 1, 2003... In the last 100 years, agriculture and horticulture have capitalized on the science of plant nutrition by developing chemical fertilizers that have transformed the industry. Fertilizers provide the mineral nutrition needed by plants to achieve...

Multi-use Grasshopper finds niche on golf courses. (Equipment Focus).
March 1, 2003... Grasshopper 900-series mowers have all the power and versatility to make a difference for golf course superintendents wanting the finest appearance for their courses. With interchangeable mowing decks and front-mounted PTO-driven implements,...

Land Pride Grooming Mowers maintain healthy turf. (Equipment Focus).
March 1, 2003... Land Pride's AFM4211 11-foot All-Flex Grooming Mowers offer independent deck flotation and a zero turning radius due to its frame design and single-beam hitch. With three 48-inch rear discharge decks, the mower provides even dispersal. ...

Honda lawnmowers offer peak performance. (Equipment Focus).
March 1, 2003... Honda lawnmowers offer an advanced, durable and maintenance-free hydrostatic transmission, or "cruise control," that allows for infinite drive-speed variation while maintaining maximum engine speed. Honda's HRC216K1HXA Commercial Series...

John Deere finds success with 7-Iron Mower Decks. (Equipment Focus).
March 1, 2003... The John Deere 7-Iron Commercial Mower Decks provide commercial cutters with an uncompromising piece of equipment--thick, durable mowing decks--without sacrificing cut quality. The 7-Iron decks are stamped from a single sheet of seven-gauge...

Meeting schedule. (Chapter News: Central).
March 1, 2003... March 24 Tulare Golf Course Host Superintendent: Brett Miller April 15 Hunter Ranch Golf Course Host Superintendent: Dan Johnston May 18-20 Annual State Meeting Hosted by the Northern California Chapter ...

Operation Santa Claus a success. (Chapter News: Central).
March 1, 2003... At the Central Chapter's Annual Christmas Party, we collected toys for Operation Santa Claus. It was really exciting when we delivered more than 100 toys that had been collected. The fire station that our president, Tom Elliott, CGCS, dropped...

President's message. (Chapter News: Hi-Lo).
March 1, 2003... The Hi-Lo board of directors has been making some difficult decisions regarding the cancellation of two of our monthly meetings. Many of you have called and expressed your opinion or given me some ideas on how to motivate the membership to get...

Bits... (Chapter News: Hi-Lo).
March 1, 2003... The desert was home to a unique occurrence on Jan. 10,2003. Jack Gosch enjoyed back-to-back hole-in-ones at Sunrise Country Club. The first came on the 204-yard 10th hole, when Jack teed up with his driver and hit his ball in the cup. Jack then...

...and pieces. (Chapter News: Hi-Lo).
March 1, 2003... The New Year is here, and I hope you are still keeping those resolutions. It's busy this time of year in the desert, and I believe this is going to be an "up" year for the golf course business. In visiting with manufacturers, distributors and...

NorCal elects 2003 board of directors. (Chapter News: Northern).
March 1, 2003... The GCSANC held its Annual Meeting on Jan. 13, 2003, at The Course at Wente Vineyards in Livermore, Calif. The new president for 2003 is Bob Lapic of Orinda CC; vice president is Pat Finlen, CGCS, of The Olympic Club; and secretary/treasurer is...

Presidential perspective. (Chapter News: Northern).
March 1, 2003... Presidential Perspective To be in golf, Was where I wanted to be; Ever since I can remember, It is all I could see. To work on a course, Was such a thrill; To climb the industry ladder, Seemed such a steep hill. I...

Around the links. (Chapter News: San Diego).
March 1, 2003... Recent changes that have taken place throughout San Diego County include the following: Javier Gonzalez, formerly of National City Golf Course, has moved to Redhawk Golf Club. Ismael Velasco, formerly the assistant at Riverwalk Golf...

Member of the year 2002: Steve Fackler, CGCS. (Chapter News: Sierra Nevada).
March 1, 2003... The 2002 Sierra Nevada Golf Course Superintendents Association Member of the Year is Steve Fackler, CGCS, superintendent of the Ridge Golf Course in Auburn, Calif. When the selection committee considered nominations for the award, there were a...

Red Imported Fire Ant--are they really a threat? (Chapter News: Southern).
March 1, 2003... Remember the headlines a few years ago about the discovery of the Red Imported Fire Ant (RIFA) in Orange County (OC)? Although the media attention and "hoopla" has died down, the threat we face from RIFA remains. This threat has the potential...

Meeting schedule. (Chapter News: Sierra Nevada).
March 1, 2003... March 17 Haggin Oaks G.C. Host Superintendent: Sam Samuelson, CGCS April 14 Sun City Roseville Host Superintendent: Shant Singh May 5 Apple Mountain Golf Resort Host Superintendent: Ram Sena May 18-20...

2003 California GCSA Annual Meeting & CGCSA/John Deere Golf Championship. (Chapter News: State).
March 1, 2003... 2003 California GCSA Annual Meeting & CGCSA/John Deere Golf Championship The California GCSA is pleased to announce that The John Deere Co. & John Deere Distributors of California have agreed to be the Major Sponsor for the 2003...

Textron Golf division becomes Jacobsen, enters commercial grounds-care market. (Industry News).
March 1, 2003... Textron announced that subsidiary Textron Golf, Turf & Specialty Products was renamed Jacobsen Turf, Commercial & Specialty Equipment. Logos for Jacobsen Turf, Commercial & Specialty Equipment and subsidiary companies also changed. Also,...

Goossen introduces Verti-Culter, Turf Sweeper. (Industry News).
March 1, 2003... Goossen released its Verti-Cutter, a PTO-powered pull unit for verticutting, dethatching, renovation and preparation for overseeding. Features include a heavy-duty right-angle gearbox, a chain drive with shear bolt and a 60-inch swath. It also...

Echo's Brushcutter delivers power and versatility. (Industry News).
March 1, 2003... Echo Inc.'s new SRM-260U Brushcutter features its Power Boost Tornado engine and an innovative design to deliver optimum speed, comfort and versatility when commercial projects present the challenge of rough grass, thicket or dense undergrowth....

Toro introduces first computer-based training program. (Industry News).
March 1, 2003... The Toro Co. introduced e-Train for SitePro central controller software, the first module of its new computer-based training program. Developed by NSN, Toro's technical-support network for irrigation central-control system customers, e-Train...

Dakota Peat introduces Greenwave portable syringing unit. (Industry News).
March 1, 2003... Dakota Peat & Equipment released Greenwave, a high-precision, portable syringing unit specifically designed for golf course superintendents and commercial landscapers. Greenwave features a metered Dosamatic Advantage injector with flow...

Syngenta and superintendents donate to GCSAA Foundation. (GCSAA News).
March 1, 2003... Syngenta Professional Products--through its GreenPartners reward program--partnered with golf course superintendents to donate 440,000 points to The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Foundation, bringing the total...

Chapter events. (Chapter News: Southern).
March 1, 2003... March 24 Scholarship and Research Tournament Victoria Club April 14 General Meeting and Elections Valencia Country Club