California Fairways articles from November 2004

California Fairways archives from November 2004

CGCSA Board completes strategic planning session.(President's Message)
November 1, 2004... The CGCSA Board of Directors recently completed a strategic planning session in order to outline the direction and priorities of the State Association in the coming years. CGCSA programs receiving the highest priority from the board were...

New endeavor.(Editor's Note)
November 1, 2004... After one year at the helm, this will be my last issue as editor of California Fairways magazine. I will be handing over the reins to Eric Schroder with the January/February issue. Eric has been with our company for many years, and is...

A true professional: Dave Waymire sets the standards as a golf course superintendent.(Superintendent Profile)
November 1, 2004... I was asked to write an article featuring one of our San Diego area superintendents. It just so happens that the superintendent is my boss. I know there are probably quite a few superintendents out there who would be hesitant to write an...

Building success in a golf course management career.
November 1, 2004... Take a long, hard look at your golf course. It's beautiful. You've mastered the art and science of golf course maintenance and turfgrass management. But your job doesn't stop here. Career success is more than a beautiful golf course. It takes...

Alternative water sources.(The Green Section)
November 1, 2004... The following is an excerpt from Golf Course Irrigation, Environmental Design and Management Practice by James Barrett, Brian Vinchesi, Robert Dobson, Paul Roche and David Zoldoske. Barrett is immediate past-president of the American Society of...

Biostimulants and the golf course industry.(Super Supplies & Products)
November 1, 2004... The topic of biostimulants easily stirs up a range of responses from many golf course superintendents. The responses run the gamut all the way from "snake oil" to "much better turf recovery this season." Not surprising since the choice of...

Irrigation equipment.(Equipment Focus)
November 1, 2004... Bear Irrigation Bear Irrigation markets its own brand of 2-, 1 1/2- and 1-inch golf-quality valves like its golf sprinklers and conversion kits to upgrade Toro and Rain Bird sprinklers. The Quantum series features three models:...

UCR turfgrass program research.(California Research Update)
November 1, 2004... Research Focus: Improvement of spring transition of overseeded bermudagrass putting greens in the Coachella Valley Objective: To test factors related to fall seedbed preparation and overseeding (chemical treatments, scalping level...

Central California news.(Central)
November 1, 2004... The election meeting was held at the Cypress Ridge G.C. on September 21. The slate of officers and directors were voted in for the next year. Michael Scott, CGCS, Cypress Ridge G.C. will become president for the association, Rick West, Valley...

Around the green.(Central)
November 1, 2004... Big goings on in Visalia, as both Visalia Country Club, Todd Andreasen, and Valley Oaks Golf' Course, Rick West, have reported that their clubs are looking at major renovations in the not so distant future. More details to come once things get...

President's message.(Hi-Lo)
November 1, 2004... The annual election and meeting were held September 15 at Trilogy Golf Club-La Quinta. Thanks again to Scott Werline, golf course superintendent, and Todd Keefer, general manager, at Trilogy-La Quinta for allowing us to play and lunch at your...

President's message.(Northern)
November 1, 2004... The past few months have been busy for all of us. The board has been busy with the normal events that take place as well as fulfilling a commitment I made at our annual meeting this past January. That commitment was to hold a long-term...

Naumann's NorCal news.(Northern)
November 1, 2004... Joe Rodriguez retired as superintendent from Rossmoor Golf Course in Walnut Creek. Joe has been at Rossmoor for more than 25 years. He has served two terms are president of the NCGCSA, and was named Superintendent of the Year in 1990. In 2001,...

San Diego chapter news.(San Diego)
November 1, 2004... Since our last article, our association has been very busy attempting to provide great educational opportunities for our membership combined with networking opportunities for fellow superintendents and affiliates. As usual, a little fun...

Superintendent spotlight.(Sierra Nevada)
November 1, 2004... Guess who's back and has a brand new course for us to try in the northern Sierra Nevada area? Our old friend, Joel Blaker, CGCS, introduced a new venue just East of downtown Truckee. The new "Old Greenwood" is a Jack Nicklaus Signature design...

President's message.(Southern)
November 1, 2004... I was just contemplating my initial request for a desktop computer in 1986. I was back in Chicago and I had approached the board for an expenditure of $3,000 for a desktop computer and printer. At that time we had not considered a phone line...

Project evergreen raises awareness of the benefits of healthy landscapes.(Industry News)
November 1, 2004... Sometimes it ain't easy bein' green and it's getting even tougher with recent pesticide bans, control water usage regulations and noise restrictions for mowers and leaf blowers. But a committed group of green industry professionals has been...

Driving the fairways is easy with the Segway GT.(Industry News)
November 1, 2004... The new Segway GT, a version of the popular Segway human transporter customized specifically for golf, is completing beta testing and will soon be on the market. The self-balancing, electric-powered transporter is being introduced at select PGA...

BASF sends Superintendent Dick Rudolph of the GCSANC to national BASF People vs. the Pros tournament.(Industry News)
November 1, 2004... Dick Rudolph of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of Northern California (GCSANC) was one of 14 BASF-qualifying Superintendents to compete at BASF's People vs. the Pros golf tournament, a competition pitting amateur golfers against...

Jacklin 'Nu Destiny' bluegrass wins top turf honors in USDA national test.(Industry News)
November 1, 2004... Jacklin Seed has developed and released a Kentucky bluegrass variety that scored #1 in the recent National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP) trials. 'Nu Destiny' Kentucky bluegrass, released in 2003, placed #1 among 173 entries in overall...

Cal Olson design highlights $6 million renovation of Skylinks at Long Beach Golf Course.(Industry News)
November 1, 2004... The all-new Skylinks at Long Beach Golf Course opened to the public October 1 following an expansive $6 million renovation program initiated by the Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation & Marine in collaboration with golf course operator...

Ewing appoints McIrvin water management specialist.(Industry News)
November 1, 2004... Ewing Irrigation, Golf & Industrial appointed Loren McIrvin water management specialist servicing government agencies, municipalities, and landscape contractors in the greater Northern California area. Operating out of Ewing's Vacaville...

New trench filling attachment enhances versatility of turfco's WideSpin 1530.(Industry News)
November 1, 2004... Turfco announced the availability of a trench-filling attachment to its WideSpin 1530 Tow-Behind Top Dresser. The optional trench-filling attachment enhances the multifunction capabilities of the WideSpin 1530, providing a more versatile...

Director of marketing named for Toro Irrigation Division.(Industry News)
November 1, 2004... Steve Stephens was appointed director of marketing for The Toro Company, Irrigation Division. In his new role, Stephens will develop and implement the strategic marketing plans for all irrigation division product lines, including Toro...

John Deere Golf & Turf One Source adds personnel.(Industry News)
November 1, 2004... John Deere Golf & Turf One Source recently announced the addition of Matt Armbrister, associate brand manager, to its marketing team. In his new position, Armbrister will assist in strategic development and tactical execution of all John Deere...

GCSAA sixth annual leadership survey results announced.(Industry News)
November 1, 2004... The constant battle to keep golf rounds near the four-hour mark is nothing new. However, the professionals responsible for the playability of the nation's golf courses are offering their opinions on how to speed up play through the 2004 Golf...