California Fairways articles from September 2001

California Fairways archives from September 2001

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE.
September 1, 2001... Summer is coming to a close for most of us, and not a minute too soon. Stress from high salinity is a problem that faces many, while others have had to deal with construction issues, unrealistic membership demands, and the constant complaint...

Saying Goodbye.
September 1, 2001... Every other month for the past two years, I have had the honor of speaking to you directly through this column. Often, I would recap recent events, discuss industry trends, or share some industry news or tips. I have also been able to...

PRESERVING A JEWEL: Rafael Barajas, CGCS of Hacienda GC.
September 1, 2001... St. Andrews in Scotland is regarded as "The home of golf." Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles is renowned worldwide as "Hogan's Alley." The neighboring community of La Habra Heights fondly refers to Hacienda Golf Club as "The jewel of the...

Installing a New Irrigation System.
September 1, 2001... A Unique Irrigation Project in New York Delivers Water to 4 Golf Courses On January 10, 2000, I remember returning to New York after an 11-month sabbatical in Florida and pondering what might lie ahead. When my boss first told me he was...

Using California Native Grasses on the Golf Course.
September 1, 2001... Native perennial grasses once dominated much of California. Overgrazing and the introduction of exotic species during the 1800s reduced these natural grasslands to the relic stands we now find scattered throughout the state. Fortunately, over...

The Future of Golf Commerce: Strategies and Solutions for Golf Purchasing Managers.
September 1, 2001... Buyers and suppliers of wholesale golf products and supplies are increasingly exploring e-commerce. The convenience and efficiency delivered cannot be ignored. However, many golf purchasing managers feel the system is not broken, so "Why oil...

President's Message.
September 1, 2001... For any of you who were not at the Tri Chapter Challenge, this story is for you. Even though the attendance from the San Diego Chapter was equal to that of the Hi-Lo, I was disappointed we did not have a better turnout. I realize that many of...

Bits.
September 1, 2001... OUCH! I just returned from the 1st Annual "Tri-Chapter Challenge" Golf Tournament where we, the Hi-Lo Desert GCSA, took a butt kicking. Paul Mayes and his staff had The Legends course in excellent shape and the clubhouse staff supplied us with...

From The Professors Desk.
September 1, 2001... Before I can take a deep breath, summer will be just about over. How does it go by so fast? For the first time, I taught a section of Plant Science during summer school, and this has added to the quickness of the summer. The last five...

Ken Sommermeyer: All Star Superintendent.
September 1, 2001... None of the three local television networks carried his retirement announcement live, nobody will stop the game for a special presentation, and there is no "Hall of Fame" for superintendents. But if the San Diego Golf Course Superintendents...

SIERRA NEVADA.
September 1, 2001... The SNGCSA held its annual Club Car Scholarship & Research Tournament at the beautiful Serrano Country Club in El Dorado Hills, CA. The day was an absolute perfect 85 degrees for the field of 160 players. David Bergstrom, superintendent had the...

Web Site Visits Continue to Soar.
September 1, 2001... The California GCSA Web Site has been in existence since March 1989, and has grown from 25 pages to 130 pages. A Web Trends Report is received monthly from GCSAA; this report has 82 pages of detailed information about the web site. Over...

The Evolving Role of the Assistant Superintendent.
September 1, 2001... Since GCSANC just hosted its first Assistant Meeting, I thought I would take a look at the evolving role of the Assistant Superintendent. This role has changed and grown over the years to where we are in the present day. It is fairly safe to...

Naumann's NorCal News.
September 1, 2001... Bob Killian has retired from the City and County of San Francisco after over 30 years of service. Bob was the Director of Golf Course Maintenance for all of the City Golf Courses. John Farley has left Sharpe Park GC in Pacifica and is now...

Superintendents Show Support for Palo Alto Juniors and Oakland Youth Program.
September 1, 2001... The Golf Course Superintendents Association of Northern California continued their support of junior golf by recently contributing $475 dollars to the 8th Annual Celebration of Jr. Golf, held at Palo Alto Golf Club on Saturday, May 12th. The...

Central California GCSA.
September 1, 2001... The Central California Chapter had an opportunity to host a new style of meeting. The meeting format was a round table discussion and informative presentation from the technician's point of view. Randy Haines, Educational Chairperson for the...

Florida Golf Course Superintendent Wins Cushman "Truckster" in BASF Drawing.
September 1, 2001... John Secor, superintendent of the Key Royale Club in Holmes Beach, Fla., was the big winner at the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America's 75th annual conference and show. In fact, what he won was too big to bring home with him....

Chipco Hires Business Manager for Lawn Care Operator Market.
September 1, 2001... The Chipco Professional Products group of Aventis E.S. announces the hiring of Marc McNulty for the newly created position of LCO Business Manager. McNulty will oversee future growth of Chipco business within the lawn care operator (LCO)...

Lightweight Movit Barricades Promote Safe Crowd Management.
September 1, 2001... MLR International has just introduced a lightweight and extremely durable line of molded polypropylene Movit barricades. Movit barricades offer an alternative to the traditional cumbersome steel or wooden barricades available on the market....

Caterpillar Now Offers Full Line of Skid Steer Loader Tires.
September 1, 2001... Caterpillar now offers four different types of tires that will fit most major brands of skid steer loaders on the market. Because the versatile machines can work in a variety of applications, mounting them with the proper set of tires can make...

Landa Introduces Innovative Hot-Water Pressure Washer.
September 1, 2001... Landa, North America's largest manufacturer of industrial pressure washers, has introduced an innovative, skid-mounted, hot-water pressure washer with a number of features, such as an extra narrow frame, to meet the unique needs of users. ...

Simplot Launches APEXFertilizer.com.
September 1, 2001... The J.R. Simplot Company's Thrf & Horticulture group has launched the APEX Web site. The site, located at www.apexfertilizer.com, includes not only extensive product information, but also other handy reference materials such as conversion...

Hunter Golf Introduces G870 Rotor with New Through-The-Top Servicing.
September 1, 2001... Hunter Golf has introduced the G870, the first electric valve-in-head rotor with easy, through-the-top access to all serviceable components. This revolutionary design eliminates the need to dig or disturb the turf during routine service or...

Tennis Tourney Guests Cool in Desert Heat.
September 1, 2001... Andre Agassi and Serena Williams battled their respective opponents under a sweltering sun this spring in the Masters Series Indian Wells, near Palm Springs, Calif., to win the men's and women's singles matches. When not watching the...

O'Hara Joins National Golf Foundation as Vice President of Research.
September 1, 2001... The National Golf Foundation has named Jim O'Hara as Vice President of Research. Jim comes to the NGF from Burke Marketing Research, Inc. in Dallas, where he was Vice President of Market Research and managed a $2 million annual portfolio of...