California Fairways articles from May 2000

California Fairways archives from May 2000

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE.
May 1, 2000... CGCSA's Annual State Meeting in San Diego proved to be a great success for those who attended during the first week of May. The well groomed golf course provided by Steele Canyon Superintendent Jeff Stultz was the perfect location for the...

Communication the Theme of Annual Meeting.
May 1, 2000... At the Annual Meeting and Golf Tournament last May, I was really glad to meet many of you face to face for the first time and speak to those of you I saw in New Orleans a little more. Most association members that attended agreed that it was a...

David Sexton: Taking the Past Into the Future.
May 1, 2000... In an industry where turnover and change are truly the norm, David Sexton, CGCS, is a rarity among his peers: For the last 19 years, he has managed and cared for the grounds at the same golf club. His tenure as head superintendent at the Meadow...

GREENS CONSTRUCTION: THE NEXT GENERATION.
May 1, 2000... The evolution of greens construction hasn't exactly moved at light speed. In fact, until 40 years ago, native soil or "push-up" greens were just about the only option for new or rebuilt courses. While even today it has its qualities, the...

Rethinking Reconstruction: The Benefits of Topdressing With Porous Ceramics.
May 1, 2000... If Don Paul, CGCS at De Laveaga Golf Course, ever; considered reconstructing the push-up greens at the 18-hole, municipal course in Santa Cruz, CA, he has changed his mind. "We were having some compaction, black layer, and localized dry spot...

DETERMINE YOUR AERATION STARATEGY.
May 1, 2000... Lack of vigor, change of color, thinning, weed invasion, or reduced response to irrigation or fertilization are all signs that turf is under stress and aeration may be needed. Aeration pokes holes through the turf into the soil, creating...

CGCSA Annual State Meeting & Tournament Hits San Diego.
May 1, 2000... The Bahia Resort in San Diego was the perfect setting for the Annual Meeting held from April 29 to May 2. The major highlight for those in attendance was the California/Club Car Annual Golf Championship hosted by Jeff Stultz at the beautiful...

Starting From Scratch Construction of a New Course: The PGA of Southern Calif. GC.
May 1, 2000... "I didn't realize it, but in my office in the maintenance building, I've got a really beautiful view of the mountains that are just east of me," said Superintendent Paul Mayes from his office at the newly constructed PGA of Southern California...

You Can't Always Get What You Want[ldots] but you can try.
May 1, 2000... It's late at night, your child has begun to challenge you about going to bed. Desperate and tired, you offer to read them a book. "Two books," they respond. "No way," you answer. "One book and a story, now go!" Believe it or not,...

CGCSA Supports Three Key Bills.
May 1, 2000... The year 2000 marks the fourth year of our relationship with George Steffes, our legislative advocate in Sacramento. The CGCSA continues to become more involved in the legislative issues that effect our profession. Pine Pitch Canker...