California Fairways articles from September 2002

California Fairways archives from September 2002

President's message.
September 1, 2002... By the time you read this, summer will almost be over, and many of us will be in the midst of greens aeration to prepare for the winter ahead. For those in the desert, the opposite may be true, with the weather cooling down and the players...

What a long, strange year it's been. (Editor's Note).
September 1, 2002... This issue marks the sixth edition of California Fairways that I've helped put together, marking my first year as editor. There have been many changes in the magazine as well as the world we live in, and hopefully much of it has been for the...

Southern California treasures: Sam Williamson and Reed Yenny rewarded for Distinguished Service. (Superintendent Profile).
September 1, 2002... The Southern California Golf Course Superintendents Association wanted to profile in California Fairways the winner of its annual Distinguished Service Award. Any member can nominate another member for the award. Nominees then are reviewed and...

Irrigation systems out with the old...in with the new.
September 1, 2002... Water is necessary for all plant growth, and an irrigation system is the key for many golf course superintendents, especially in the state of California. Demand for high-quality playing conditions is greater than ever, and today's managers...

Better than nature: geomembranes increase water retention; with water storage and lake liners becoming more common, it's increasingly important to understand the choices in materials and construction methods.
September 1, 2002... Water features play many roles on today's golf courses. The beauty and challenge of a well-placed pond or creek can improve the appearance of the flat-test, most mundane piece of land--and make it a better golf course in the process. In...

Walk on the wild side: create a wildlife sanctuary on your golf course.
September 1, 2002... California's environment is under pressure like never before. Development and sprawl, coupled with a population explosion, are placing ever-increasing demands on natural resources such as water, timber, energy and land. Wildlife are left with...

AquaMaster releases AquaAir diffused aeration systems. (Equipment Focus).
September 1, 2002... AquaAir systems can provide your pond or lake with the highest diffused oxygen transfer rates available today. The systems reduce nutrient levels and algae growth and will help eliminate insect infestations while increasing dissolved oxygen...

Otterbine Barebo adds new patterns to fountain line. (Equipment Focus).
September 1, 2002... As the night begins to fall, some of us begin the twilight hours by relaxing from a hard day's work. A pond, however, is just awakening. In the dark process of photosynthesis, aquatic plants become hardy oxygen consumers while aerobic bacteria...

OASE Pumps power pond aeration. (Equipment Focus).
September 1, 2002... OASE Pumps' Strata-vator and Strata-flo aerating fountains can help solve your pond management headaches. With these products, algae, unpleasant odors, sludge, weeds and poor water clarity due to stratification are history, without the need for...

Vertex Water provides economic lake aeration. (Equipment Focus).
September 1, 2002... There are five steps needed to maintain a well-balanced aesthetic lake on a golf course or other aquatic environment: 1. Aeration 2. Filtration 3. Physical maintenance 4. Biological conditioning 5. Pest prevention ...

Central. (Chapter News).
September 1, 2002... Glaze Tournament a Success The Central California chapter held the annual Al Glaze Scholarship Tournament at the Turlock Country Club on June 10, 2002. This marked the 20th Anniversary for the chapter's Scholarship Program. The tournament...

Hi-Lo. (Chapter News).
September 1, 2002... Bits By Danielle Marman August means I get to travel to the PGA Championship to attend the GCSAA Summer Meetings. The 84th annual tournament takes place at Hazeltine National Golf Club, the self-proclaimed "premier championship golf...

Northern. (Chapter News).
September 1, 2002... President's Message By Jeff Shafer, president GCSANC I'd like to thank all the monthly newsletter sponsors who submit their business cards and flyers. Our newsletter is read by more than 98 percent of the membership, and this is a...

San Diego. (Chapter News).
September 1, 2002... Vista Valley Hosts Annual Tournament By Scott Hardy, editor of INFOREMER The San Diego chapter held its Annual Invitational Golf Tournament at Vista Valley Country Club on June 13, 2002. The event was a tremendous success. Ron Nolf,...

Sierra Nevada. (Chapter News).
September 1, 2002... Board Supports Internship This year's SNGCSA board approved in concept to consider using scholarship funds to help finance a new three-month intern program. We believe such a structured experience will benefit students or "up-and-coming"...

Southern. (Chapter News).
September 1, 2002... The Value of Education By Kevin Neal, Sea Cliff C.C. When I was asked to write an article for the Southern California chapter, my first response was "why me?" Matters were compounded when I was told there was no specific topic. But in...

State. (Chapter News).
September 1, 2002... New California GCSA Web Site Online The California GCSA Web site has been moved to a new server at http://cgcsa.gcsaa.org. The site now is part of the GCSAA Web site, and CGCSA members are encouraged to visit and tour the new location. ...

Hancor adds drainage and irrigation products. (Industry News).
September 1, 2002... Hancor Inc. expanded its offerings to include the Turf-Tek line of drainage and irrigation products. The products are engineered by contractors for contractors, and offer Hancor customers high-quality technology gained from more than 30 years'...

Compliance Safety's ThunderBolt Storm Detector now available. (Industry News).
September 1, 2002... Compliance Safety Inc. released the handheld ThunderBolt Storm Detector designed to maximize productivity and protect outdoor workers from the hazards of thunderstorms. Using proprietary technology that detects lightning activity, squall lines...

Standard Golf introduces Turf Repair and hole cutting tools. (Industry News).
September 1, 2002... Standard Golfs new Hexagon Turf Repair Tool cuts hexagonal-shaped plugs of turf for easy sod removal and replacement, because the plugs line up squarely with each other and recover quickly. In addition, the company's new Hole Cutter Guide...

Simplot Partners hosts grand opening in Boise. (Industry News).
September 1, 2002... Simplot Partners, a nationwide turf and horticulture distribution company based in San Diego, Calif., celebrated the grand opening of its new location in Boise, Idaho. The expanded space, located at 11724 W. Executive Drive, will allow Simplot...

Toro offers Sprayer Calibration Tool on Toro.com. (Industry News).
September 1, 2002... The Toro Co. unveiled the Toro Sprayer Calibration Tool, a computer-based tool to help check and calibrate sprayers as well as calculate product and water mixing rates. The program will help users of all sprayers, including those not...

Buckallew joins Becker Undrwood's distribution sales unit. (Industry News).
September 1, 2002... Becker Underwood Inc. named Brian Buckallew product manager for its distribution sales business unit. In his new position. Buckallew is responsible for the development, marketing and sales of the company's bioagronomic, pest management and...

Pacific Earth Resources donates Sod to UCSB. (Industry News).
September 1, 2002... Pacific Earth Resources, parent company of Pacific Sod and Pacific Arbor Nurseries, formed a strategic partnership with the University of California--Santa Barbara (UCSB) and its new Donald Bren School of Environmental Science and Management, a...

GCSAA unveils seminar schedule. (Industry News).
September 1, 2002... The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), in partnership with Textron Golf, Turf and Specialty Products, will offer more than 200 educational seminars through June 2003. GCSAA's continuing education seminars are targeted...

GCSAA announces 2002 student Essay Contest winners. (GCSAA News).
September 1, 2002... Two graduate students and one undergraduate student have been selected as the 2002 Essay Contest winners by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). First place went to Aaron Patton, graduate student at Purdue...