California Fairways articles from September 1999

California Fairways archives from September 1999

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 1999... The fall season is upon us with whatever Mother Nature plans to send our way. Projects to finish before winter weather and a slowdown for all will keep us busy for the next few months. As I write this message in late July, I am confused by the...

EDITOR'S NOTE.(Carnoustie golf course where 1999 British Open played)(Brief Article)(Editorial)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 1999... Corey Eastwood, CGCS, superintendent of Stockton Golf and Country Club and vice-president of the CGCSA, forwarded a facsimile to me of an interview authored by Tim Glover with Carnoustie superintendent John Philp. The following reproduction of...

Kevin Friesen, CGCS: Lighting the Way With Loyalty and Leadership.(California Golf Course Superintendent)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 1999... It would have been easy for Kevin Friesen to follow in his father's footsteps by helping him build golf courses. But Kevin chose to follow the beat of a different drum. Beyond the tranquillity and joy of staying put and raising a family, Kevin...

Turfgrass and Landscape Doubleheader at UC Riverside.
September 1, 1999... The Turfgrass Research Conference and Field Day and the Landscape Management Research Conference and Field Day will provide two full days of updates for turf and landscape professionals this September 14 and 15, 1999, at UC Riverside. The...

Control of Annual Bluegrass on Greens and Overseeded Fairways New Research Results That You Can Use.(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 1999... Like a recurring nightmare with no end in sight, annual bluegrass (Poa annua) is a problem weed that golf course superintendents have been grappling with since the 1920s. Today, recent advances can be implemented on greens and fairways that...

Phosphorus Facts Myths and Legends for California Superintendents.(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 1999... Of all the plant food nutrients that golf course superintendents have under their care, phosphorus is often one of the most overlooked for good quality turfgrass. Confusion about phosphorus use in the western United States is common, as soil...

Selecting a Golf Course Irrigation Central Satellite System.(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 1999... You were successful in convincing the members to plunk down over $1.5 million on a new irrigation system. You carefully finalized the planning process initiated by your irrigation consultant in order to make sure that all of the important...

CENTRAL.(Al Glaze Scholarship Tournament at Bakersfield Country Club)(Brief Article)
September 1, 1999... 1999 Al Glaze Scholarship Tournament Tim Kelly, Tournament Chairman The Al Glaze Scholarship Tournament held this year at Bakersfield Country Club was a tremendous success on all fronts. Everyone seemed to have a good time, the food...

HI-LO.(news of the California Golf Course Superintendents' Association)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 1999... President's Message I've been reading my old grass growing books on this "transition" word. They all say it is when Bermuda takes over the Rye in early summer. I must have missed that class on Rye to dirt transitions. If I remember...

NORTHERN.(California golf course restoration)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 1999... Harbottle to Remodel Tony Lema Golf Course Tacoma-based Golf Course Architect John Harbottle is set to renovate the Tony Lema GC in San Leandro. The $4.5 million job will require the course to be closed for 12 to 18 months. All new greens...

Clarification.(Brief Article)
September 1, 1999... In the article "Some Thoughts On The Fertilization of Annual Bluegrass Putting Greens," May/June l999, it was incorrectly stated that potassium sulfate would cause soil acidification. This is not true. Sorry for any inconvenience this...

SIERRA NEVADA.(Brief Article)
September 1, 1999... Peach Tree Hosts Joint Meeting Two great mountain ranges met in the valley for the joint meeting between the SNGCSA and the Shasta Cascade GCSA. The event was hosted by Gary Rodgers, CGCS, superintendent of Peach Tree Golf and Country Club...

SAN DIEGO.(Brief Article)
September 1, 1999... Member and Vendor of the Year Awards Presented At our April meeting, our membership voted on Member of the Year and Vendor of the Year ballots. Presentations were made at our July meeting for the Member of the Year award to Tim Barrier...

SOUTHERN.(Brief Article)
September 1, 1999... Congratulations go out to Stephen McVey, the winner of our Association Championship held a Annadale Country Club in June. Stephen endured the long rough and quick greens to win by 6 shots! For winning the tournament, he will receive paid...