California Fairways articles from September 2003

California Fairways archives from September 2003

President's message.
September 1, 2003... Times flies when you're having fun. Just when we thought we could relax now that summer is finally over, here comes the fall season and a host of golf maintenance activities. Soon aerifiers will be poking holes in our greens (much to our...

And the survey says ...(Editor's Note)
September 1, 2003... I saw an interesting survey in a recent edition of GCSAA's Leader Board newsletter. Avid golfers were asked what the most important considerations are when they choose which course to play. The No. 1 concern was the quality of course...

Man of steele: a super story in San Diego.(Superintendent Profile)
September 1, 2003... It's said that all good things come to those who wait. Phil Fitzgerald and his wife, Margarita, offer more proof to the saying. They've always wanted to move to San Diego and have spent many years waiting patiently. Now their dream has came...

Certification adds value to the person, organization & society.
September 1, 2003... Have you ever taken time to ponder what the initials after a person's name mean? We know that CPA stands for Certified Public Accountant, but we probably don't realize that the person with this title has undergone extensive education, engaged...

Improve the performance of warm-season fairways.
September 1, 2003... Expectations for high-performance, warm-season fairways seem to increase every year, so that many fairways now are managed with the same care and attention that were paid to tees 10 years ago. Unfortunately, as expectations have risen, the...

Make the right move: don't lose the greens mower game.(Equipment Focus)
September 1, 2003... Make the grass look good. It seems simple enough, right? While the golfers who enjoy the lush greens may have the luxury of this assumption, anyone who has maintained greens knows differently. This isn't just someone's backyard, and the...

Central.(Chapter News)
September 1, 2003... Belmont Hosts Central Chapter Meeting Joel Brinkman braved 112-degree valley heat to host the July meeting for the Central California Chapter members. Belmont Country Club is a valley highlight, and we were fortunate to be there. Joel...

Hi-Lo.(Chapter News)
September 1, 2003... President's Message It appears that trying to do the right thing isn't always easy. For the last 10 months, I've been trying to acquire a grass carp permit from the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG). The triploid grass carp...

Northern.(Chapter News)
September 1, 2003... Finlen to Chair Headquarters Location Resource Group After putting the issue of GCSAA headquarters location on hold, the study will reconvene with a change in the process, according to GCSAA President Jon D. Maddern, CGCS. The study...

San Diego.(Chapter News)
September 1, 2003... President's Message By Kevin Kienast I'm sure everyone has been enjoying the mild start to the summer season--let's hope it hangs on as long as possible. What's next, rain in August? The board of directors has been working hard...

Sierra Nevada.(Chapter News)
September 1, 2003... Scholarship Tournament Successful By Irene Cline, association manager The Sierra Nevada GCSA held a successful Scholarship and Research Tournament at Woodbridge Golf and Country Club. Superintendent Jim Husting, CGCS, had the course in...

Southern.(Chapter News)
September 1, 2003... President's Message By Brian Sullivan, CGCS, Bel Air Country Club Al Werner, formerly of Lesco, resigned from the board of directors to pursue the financial industry and play more competitive golf. On behalf of the association, I wish Al...

State. (Chapter News.
September 1, 2003... Robert Muir Graves Dies at 72 The fraternity of golf course architects lost one of its most beloved and respected members when Robert Muir Graves passed away June 28, 2003, of complications from cancer. Graves began his career in 1955...

Bayer selects Nterline to streamline green business data collection.(Industry News)
September 1, 2003... Bayer Environmental Science (ES), a division of Bayer AG, selected Nterline to develop a customized Web-based system for collecting, cleaning and reporting point-of-sale data from the Bayer ES distribution network. The new system will improve...

Locke Turf acquires Bush Hog's Turf division.(Industry News)
September 1, 2003... Locke Turf Inc. finalized the purchase of the Turf Equipment division of Bush Hog LLC. Locke, which has been manufacturing reel mowers since 1928, now will offer a complete line of turf-care equipment, including the Mulch Pro 11-foot mulching...

Novozymes acquires Roots Inc.(Industry News)
September 1, 2003... Novozymes acquired Roots Inc., a plant health-care products company. The Roots acquisition strengthens Novozymes' position in the market for microorganisms, which allow environmentally friendly growth enhancement and disease control for turf...

GreenClean Granular Algaecide receives EPA approval.(Industry News)
September 1, 2003... BioSafe Systems received Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval of its GreenClean Granular Algaecide, a noncopper-based algaecide that provides results within minutes of application. GreenClean can be used in areas where the rapid...

2003 GCSAA Legacy Award winners selected.(Educational Opportunities)
September 1, 2003... Syngenta Professional Products continued its commitment to the golf industry through its funding and sponsorship of the 2003 Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Legacy Award program. In conjunction with GCSAA and the...