California Fairways articles from May 2004

California Fairways archives from May 2004

President's message.
May 1, 2004... This year has gone by real fast. It has been an eventful year indeed. There is a lot to write about, this being my last presidential message. First I would like to congratulate Gary Carls, CGCS, of the Northern Cal chapter for his election to...

Editor's note.
May 1, 2004... The State Water Resources Control Board staff released a memorandum with recommendations regarding regulatory management of incidental runoff. According to the memorandum, incidental runoff from recycled water projects should be handled as as...

Endorse turf fungicide receives California registration.(Industry News)
May 1, 2004... California superintendents now have the use of Endorse turf fungicide, from Cleary Chemical Corporation, a new biofungicide. Endorse is a broad-spectrum fungicide that works by inhibiting the production of chitin, the substance found in the...

Marman promoted at West Coast Turf.(Industry News)
May 1, 2004... West Coast Turf (WCT) announced the promotion of John Marman to regional sales manager for Southern California and Southern Nevada. Marman has worked at WCT for nearly 10 years, and most recently has been the manager of Southern Nevada...

Bayer Environmental Science donates Merit Insecticide.(Industry News)
May 1, 2004... The First Tee of San Diego at Colina Park Golf Course received a donation of a year's worth of Merit Insecticide from Bayer Environmental Science. The First Tee program is a national organization with 148 facilities on golf courses...

A hometown kinda guy: Mike Clark watches over Oakmont Golf Club in his own back yard.(Superintendent Profile)(Cover Story)
May 1, 2004... Mike Clark, CGCS, has watched over the beautiful Oakmont Golf Club in Santa Rosa for the last 40 years. He began his travails at Oakmont way back in 1964. Yes 1964, the year the Beatles were "Day Tripping" across the United States and the Civil...

To preserve and protect: latest equipment and technology offer water-conserving solutions.(The Green Section)
May 1, 2004... The golf maintenance industry faces constant challenges to conserve water. Although golf courses have been pioneers in embracing highly efficient and smarter irrigation technologies, such as the use of recycled water, the industry is sometimes...

Zoysiagrasses: mowing height and verticutting frequency evaluations on 'De Anza' and 'Victoria'.(California Research Update)
May 1, 2004... Zoysiagrasses are well adapted to Southern California and can be grown in all areas of California where the summers are warm and the winters mild. Considered to be a grass with maintenance requirements that are lower than those of most other...

Cooperative Stewardship: how chemical companies, the EPA and industry organizations work together.(Super Supplies And Products)
May 1, 2004... As the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) develops guidelines to protect plants and wildlife, and as golf course superintendents seek to tread even more lightly on area ecosystems, the entire golf industry--especially in California--has been...

Adjustable main nozzle trajectory.(Sprinklers)
May 1, 2004... The Toro Company's new 835S and 855S golf sprinklers include the company's patented TruJectory feature, which ensures performance flexibility by allowing the user to adjust the main nozzle trajectory from 7 to 30 degrees to match exact watering...

Gear drive rotors.(Sprinklers)
May 1, 2004... Rain Bird Golf's Eagle gear drive rotors are key components of an irrigation system for providing reliability, debris-resistance, labor saving maintenance, uniform water distribution and versatility. The complete line of Eagle 500, 700, 900 and...

Improved technology and high-performance applicator.(Sprinklers)
May 1, 2004... Bear Irrigation announced two new products for 2004--X2 Technology and P.G.A. (Pro-Gun Wetting Agent Tablet Applicator). Bear's X2 Technology offers dual 180-degree patterns from front and back nozzles of the same sprinkler head. Each...

Rotors with through-the-top servicing.(Sprinklers)
May 1, 2004... Hunter TTS golf rotors are electric valve-in-head rotors with through-the-top access to all serviceable components. This design eliminates the need to dig or disturb the turf during routine service or other irrigation system maintenance. ...

Improving people skills: body language speaks louder than words.
May 1, 2004... Has it ever occurred to you how much you are saying to people even when you are not speaking? Unless you are a master of disguise, you are constantly sending messages about your true thoughts and feelings whether you are using words or not. ...

Central California news.(Central)
May 1, 2004... The GCSACC board of directors listened to, and responded to, the members' desires for more continuing education classes for the membership. In response to those desires, we held our first PDI educational seminar for the Central chapter this...

Bits ...(Hi-Lo)
May 1, 2004... Another superintendent shuffle took place as Mike Tellier, CGCS, accepted the lead at Desert Willow Golf Resort--best wishes to you and your new team... got volleyball? Robert Durkee made a move to a cooler climate, as he took the lead over at...

GCSANC elects officers.(Northern)
May 1, 2004... The GCSANC recently elected its 2004 officers and board of directors at its annual meeting. Elected President was Pat Finlen, CGCS, of The Olympic Club. Elected Vice President was Vince Keats of Napa Valley CC. Elected Secretary-Treasurer was...

President's message.(San Diego)
May 1, 2004... I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to serve as President of the San Diego Golf Course Superintendents Association this past year. The experience has made me appreciate the great industry we have chosen to work in and the quality of...

Sierra Nevada.(Chapter news)
May 1, 2004... Congratulations to Jim Ferrin, CGCS, on his promotion to general manager at Whitney Oaks. Congratulations also to Scott Whitson and his wife on the birth of their new baby. Bob Cline of William Land Park G.C./Say Golf is rapidly recovering from...

Greetings from the president.(Southern)
May 1, 2004... Cyndy Neal informed me that this is my last president's message. Many thanks are in order, from my fellow board members, to the many association members who contribute time and financial support allowing our association to prosper. My last five...

State.(Chapter News)
May 1, 2004... The California GCSA is pleased to announce that the John Deere Co & John Deere Distributors of California, AA Equipment, Cal Coast Machinery, EZ Equipment & Reed Equipment have agreed to be the Sponsor of the 2004 California GCSA Annual...

CGCSA legislation update 2004.(CGCSA Government Relations)
May 1, 2004... Below are the legislative bills that the CGCSA has been tracking this session. Of particular interest are the water bills that are beginning to emanate from Sacramento. We are monitoring AB 2298, AB2572 and AB 2717 very closely. CA AB 1076...