California Fairways articles from November 2003

California Fairways archives from November 2003

President's message.
November 1, 2003... I recently overheard two gentlemen talking about their vacation plans for the year. One man commented that he always wanted to go places, but he just didn't have the time. The older gentleman, a retired teacher, replied that you should...

Another year comes to a close.(Editor's Note)
November 1, 2003... It's always a good idea to end the year on a positive note. That goes for everything--your job, the Holiday Party, relationships with family and friends, your golf game (if you have one), and whatever else is important to you. This...

A tornado at Bel Air: perpetual energy fuels Brian Sullivan, CGCS.(Superintendent Profile)
November 1, 2003... I don't recall which GCSASC board member recommended Brian Sullivan, CGCS, to be profiled in this issue of California Fairways, but I remember that there was no questioning the choice. Brian, a nine-year veteran at Bel Air Country Club, has...

Play it safe: don't neglect golf course safety and compliance.
November 1, 2003... Whether or not you are familiar with the unfortunate and tragic fatal accident that recently befell Dick Howe from Reed Equipment or have had employees injured in serious accidents at work, it's time to make sure you have an "Injury and Illness...

You wanted those trees removed? Digital cameras offer superintendents a fast, simple tool for crystal-clear communication.
November 1, 2003... In some way, shape or form, golf course superintendents' instructions can be misinterpreted, resulting in mistakes both large and small. Conveying thoughts, ideas and plans clearly should be every superintendent's goal. Fortunately, I have...

Don't double bogey: grasscycle and compost.
November 1, 2003... Golf courses have always served as a sanctuary for the sportsman, a place for solitude and to focus on one's individual talents as well as a place to learn patience. For these elements to exist, the surrounding flora and fauna need to be at a...

Utility vehicles handle unexpected obstacles.(Equipment Focus)
November 1, 2003... Golf course superintendents are required to have a lot of specialized equipment, including multiple types of mowers, sprayers, aerators and fertilizers. There are times, however, when a superintendent needs just the opposite. Whether to...

Central chapter highs and lows.(Central)
November 1, 2003... Michael J. Scott, CGCS, Cypress Ridge Golf Course, and central chapter secretary/treasurer, earned an environmental management specialist certificate from GCSAA for completing specialization programs in Habitat Development and Management,...

President's message.(Hi-Lo)
November 1, 2003... It won't be long before many of us are drying out our courses and getting ready for the best six weeks of our lives. With this in mind, there are many issues we all must face to have a successful overseeding. One such difficulty is the PM 10...

Bits ...(Hi-Lo)
November 1, 2003... Well it's that time of year again--time to cut back on water and scalp your Bermuda back. Not the best time of the year to be in the desert, but if you look at the bright side of things, cooler weather is approaching. On Sept. 11, 2003, we...

President's message.(Northern)
November 1, 2003... Dick Howe, a good friend to many, was killed in a tragic accident recently. We knew him as a superintendent and later on as a representative for John Deere. We pass on our heart-felt sympathy to his family, and, while we mourn the loss of a...

Naumann's NorCal news.(Northern)
November 1, 2003... Jeff Shafer left The Course at Wente Vineyards to replace the retiring Mulkh Raj at Las Positas Golf Course. Raj had worked for the city of Livermore for more than 37 years and will be calling everyone soon for a free round of golf. Jim...

Raj retires after 37 years.(Northern)
November 1, 2003... Mulkh Raj, CGCS, announced his retirement from Las Positas Golf Course, Livermore, Calif., after 37 years in the golf course management industry. He has been a GCSAA member for 31 years. Raj began his career in golf course management in...

Active in San Diego.(San Diego)
November 1, 2003... The San Diego chapter continues to be very active. We sent a team of golfers to participate in the Third Annual Tri-Chapter Golf Tournament held in July at the PGA of Southern California Golf Club. San Diego had a strong showing--we finished...

Darkhorse hosts President's Cup.(Sierra Nevada)
November 1, 2003... In September, we held our annual President's Cup tournament, which decides our champion for the next year. This year's test was held at the new and much-anticipated Darkhorse Golf Course. Superintendent Doug Westbrook has built or "grown in"...

A rough round.(Southern)
November 1, 2003... The most recent issue of Barron's Magazine, The Dow Jones Business and Financial Weekly, a newspaper with considerable clout, contained a front-page feature article suggesting there is a "golf glut." The article, written by Jonathan Laing,...

Proposed emission standard may accelerate job loss.(Industry News)
November 1, 2003... The National Economic Research Associates Inc. (NERA) and Air Improvement Resource Inc. submitted a comprehensive economic study to the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The NERA study concludes that exhaust and emission regulations...

FCI introduces two new hose-end nozzles.(Industry News)
November 1, 2003... Following acceptance of the Rainmaker syringe nozzle by golf course superintendents, Full Coverage Irrigation (FCI) introduced two additional hose-end nozzles: Cloudburst and Rainbow. Cloudburst is a high-volume version of Rainmaker that...

Toro third-quarter net earnings up 23 percent.(Industry News)
November 1, 2003... Taro reported net earnings of $27.0 million ($1.03 per diluted share) on net sales of $394.5 million for its fiscal 2003 third quarter ended Aug. 1, 2003. Results for the quarter included an after-tax restructuring charge of $1.0 million ($0.04...

Bayer Environmental Science expands Accolades program.(Industry News)
November 1, 2003... Lawn and landscape professionals and golf course superintendents can reap new rewards offered by Bayer Environmental Science's Accolades Program. Equipment, training tools and travel packages to national seminars are a few of the additional...

New Dura-Flex signs available.(Industry News)
November 1, 2003... Par Aide introduced new Dura-Flex signs made from molded resin, making them virtually unbreakable. The easy-to-read signs are designed to flex and withstand the worst abuses on a golf course. The 3-D letters are molded into the sign,...

BioSafe Systems introduces Greenside Injector unit.(Industry News)
November 1, 2003... BioSafe Systems introduced a new piece of equipment that makes it easier for golf course superintendents to chemically treat problem greens. The Greenside Injector is a custom-designed unit that's placed in a standard valve box near each...