California Fairways articles from May 2003

California Fairways archives from May 2003

President's message.
May 1, 2003... The CGCSA 2003 Annual Meeting is just days away, and I hope everyone has registered to attend. For those who have been to Monterey, Calif., I don't need to tell you how spectacular it is on a bright, clear day. It's also a great place to relax...

Golf to get away for a few hours. (Editor's Note).
May 1, 2003... I just finished watching the Masters (congratulations to Mike Weir), and I was reminded of how nice an escape golf can be. Of course there are many reasons people play golf--exercise, competition and being outdoors among them--but I believe a...

A course of dreams: Superintendent Mike Kocour brings his Iowa farming background to the springs club in the California desert. (Superintendent Profile).
May 1, 2003... Those familiar with Mike Kocour, golf course superintendent at The Springs Club in Rancho Mirage, Calif., know he's a person of his word. That probably comes from growing up on a farm in a small southwest Iowa town. While growing up, Mike...

Maintaining water features: which method is best?
May 1, 2003... Water features add a beautiful touch--and an extra challenge--to any golf course. But next to turf care, they can be a superintendent's largest problem. Water on even the most pristine golf courses can contain excess nutrients and organic...

Golf course aquatic management.
May 1, 2003... For a perfect reflection... Anderson BioSystems provides total aquatic management solutions. Our disciplined, customized approach includes front-end scientific analysis for precise problem identification. This is followed up by expert...

GCSAA conference and California hospitality suite: sizzle in Atlanta.
May 1, 2003... The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) 75th International Golf Course Conference and Show, held Feb. 9-15, 2003, in Atlanta, concluded with the presentation of its highest honor, the Old Tom Morris Award, to renowned...

Government representatives discuss grass carp program and clopyralid. (CGCSA Government Relations).
May 1, 2003... On Feb. 4, 2003, the CGCSA and Tim Howe (a representative from George Steffes) met with Deputy Director Dirk Brazil and Chief of Inland Fisheries Edmund Pert of the Department of Fish and Game to discuss the California Triploid Grass Carp...

Assess your topdressing needs. (Equipment Focus).
May 1, 2003... As interest in golf continues to grow, so has the demand for superior greens. Technological advancements with topdressing equipment during the last several years have helped superintendents meet these demands. An effective topdressing...

Around the green. (Chapter News: Central).
May 1, 2003... You can tell it's spring by looking around our association's courses. Lack of rain and warm temperatures have all contributed to early "green up" and concerns about early crab-grass germination. David Stone at San Joaquin C.C. is ready to...

President's message. (Chapter News: HI-LO).
May 1, 2003... For the last year and a half, you've read my 'Presidents Messages" about many different topics related to our profession and the strength of our association. When I decided to be part of the board of directors in 2001, I never imagined being in...

Bits. (Chapter News: HI-LO).
May 1, 2003... The summer projects are approaching quickly. Mike Mongiello, CGCS, is going to have a busy summer. His golf course, El Dorado Country Club, is going to be completely redone. Tom Fazio was hired to redesign the course, and Fairway Irrigation was...

And pieces. (Chapter News: HI-LO).
May 1, 2003... We're all facing some difficult hurdles to overcome with what's going on in the world today This morning, on my way back from the gym, I filled up my truck with gas--$48 later, I was on my way to the office. I usually fill up at least three...

Naumann's norcal news. (Chapter News: Northern).
May 1, 2003... Roger Robarge, CGCS, is leaving the California Golf Club of San Francisco to become superintendent at the Valley Club of Montecito near Santa Barbara. Also, Joel Ahern left San Jose Country Club, and former SJCC employee Jason Green is...

Tim powers receives ELG Award. (Chapter News: Northern).
May 1, 2003... Crystal Springs Golf Course in Burlingame, Calif., and its golf course superintendent, Tim Powers, were named chapter winners of the 2002 GCSAA/Golf Digest Environmental Leaders in Golf Award (ELGA). The ELGA recognizes golf course...

Summer is here. (Chapter News: San Diego).
May 1, 2003... It's hard to believe that spring already has arrived. Compared to last winter, this year's rain was welcome. Most courses have been busy aerifying greens and getting ready for the summer onslaught. Our association continues to be busy. We...

Monthly meetings prove popular. (Chapter News: Sierra Nevada).
May 1, 2003... Our monthly meetings brought us back to some familiar courses, one of which has had some major surgery--the Haggin Oaks Alister Mackenzie Course. The other host was the Sun City Roseville Golf Course. Thanks to Sam Samuelson and Brian Tinney...

Chapter focuses on GCSAA annual meeting. (Chapter News: Southern).
May 1, 2003... Prior to the GCSAA annual meeting in Atlanta, the GCSASC board met to discuss election candidates and our position on several issues to be voted on. The first issue was the proposed dues increase. The proposal indicated that with...

Election support. (Chapter News: Southern).
May 1, 2003... The annual election was conducted, and our chapter supported Ricky Heine and Gary Carls. Ricky has done a good job, and we supported his re-election. The next two years will tell us if he's qualified to become an officer. Gary Carls ran a...

Anderson BioSystems introduces aquatic solutions. (Industry News).
May 1, 2003... Anderson BioSystems (ABS) introduced its total aquatic management solutions. The company's scientific, customized; approach includes front-end pond-water analysis for precise problem identification followed by application of Aqua-One, a...

Echo power equipment receives Environmental Award. (Industry News).
May 1, 2003... Echo Power Equipment Canada won the Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association Environmental Award. The annual award of excellence was given in recognition of Echo's contributions to the betterment of the environment. For more...

Seed Research of Oregon tabs Olympic Club's finlen. (Industry News).
May 1, 2003... Seed Research of Oregon named Pat Finlen its Superintendent of the Year for his efforts as director of golf course maintenance at The Olympic Club in San Francisco. The award was presented last month at the GCSAA Conference and Show in Atlanta....

Lebanon Turf releases new fescue. (Industry News).
May 1, 2003... Lebanon Turf Products introduced its DaVinci Tall fescue, joining its Rembrandt, Masterpiece and Picasso products. DaVinci was selected for improved disease resistance, fine leaf texture, high endophyte level and dark-green genetic color. It...

IntraSearch launches golf course initiative. (Industry News).
May 1, 2003... IntraSearch Inc., through a partnering affiliation with GroundLinkx LLC, launched its golf course services initiative SportsMapping at http://www.sportsmapping.com. The new venture provides a new level of technology for the golf course industry...

Syngenta helps Sacramento Area Youth golf program. (Industry News).
May 1, 2003... Syngenta Professional Products participated in the Sacramento Area Youth Golf Association (SAY-Golf), a nonprofit organization formed in 1983 to save local high school golf programs that were headed for elimination. In 1998, SAY-Golf acquired...

Survey indicates internet's importance to superintendents. (GCSAA News).
May 1, 2003... A recent survey by Bayer Environmental Science of superintendents at the GCSAA International Conference and Show indicated that more than 90 percent of respondents believe the Internet and related online services have a moderate to high impact...