California Fairways articles from September 2004

California Fairways archives from September 2004

President's message.
September 1, 2004... Many of our colleagues will be in Lawrence, Kan., September 24-26 for the Annual Delegates Meeting. If your vote is assigned to California, Pat Finlen, CGCS will be your voting delegate at this year's Annual Election in February. If you are...

Editor's note.
September 1, 2004... The 2004 Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Legacy Award program, funded and sponsored by Syngenta Professional Products, benefits children and grandchildren of golf course superintendents. This year the program...

Where everybody knows your name: Bob Taeger, CGCS, realizing life's goals at The Village Country Club.(Superintendent Profile)(Cover Story)
September 1, 2004... Twenty years at one golf course as a goal? It could happen! For all you pessimistic superintendents out there who change jobs every five years, at least one of you desires to stay at the same golf club for 20 years or more. The man in the...

Protecting golf course habitats.(The Green Section)
September 1, 2004... Habitat loss and degradation are two critical factors impacting the health and diversity of wildlife species throughout North America and around the world. Golf courses are often criticized for simplifying, and therefore degrading, wildlife...

The future of golf course water management.
September 1, 2004... Water use is an essential part of environmental stewardship in golf course management and will become increasingly critical components for the future of golf course management politically, socially, and economically. Many of us believe that we...

Grasshopper.(Mower Fleet)
September 1, 2004... The Grasshopper Model 722D2 features a liquid-cooled 22-horsepower MaxTorque diesel engine that is powerful and quiet running, with reserve torque. The fuel-efficient horizontal crankshaft engine offers extended life. Embossed engine cowling...

Honda.(Mower Fleet)
September 1, 2004... Honda lawnmowers offer a hydrostatic transmission or cruise control that allows for infinite drive speed variation while maintaining maximum engine speed. Honda's HRC216K1HXA Commercial Series lawnmower offers peak performance for demanding...

Jacobsen.(Mower Fleet)
September 1, 2004... An added measure of protection against scalping and a tighter turning radius, plus a tubular deck that adds frame strength, are just three of more than six improvements featured in the redesigned Jacobsen AR-5 fine-cut rotary mower. The new...

John Deere.(Mower Fleet)
September 1, 2004... John Deere's C-Series family includes the 3225C and 3235C lightweight fairway mowers and the 3245C independent rotary deck mower. The 3225C is equipped with a three-cylinder, 38.5-horsepower, liquid-cooled diesel engine, and the 3235C is...

Kubota.(Mower Fleet)
September 1, 2004... Kubota Tractor Corporation introduced the ZG Series of gas powered zero turn mowers. The ZG20 has 20 horsepower and a 48-inch mower, and the ZG23 has 23 horsepower and a 54-inch mower deck. Operational performance is achieved with a Kohler...

Toro.(Mower Fleet)
September 1, 2004... To help keep golf courses looking immaculate and more playable, Toro introduced an accessory for the Reelmaster 5000 and 6000 series fairway mowers: powered rear roller brushes. The optional brushes are designed to minimize the problem of...

Zoysiagrass cultivar performance.(California Research Update)
September 1, 2004... The selection of the turfgrass species, or the mix of species and the selection of the cultivar or blend of cultivars, to be established is one of the most important decisions that must be made for a new or reestablished turfed site. Strongly...

Central California news.(Central)
September 1, 2004... Our Chapter welcomed a new board member, Chuck Haney, Pheasant Run Golf Course. Chuck was appointed to complete the term of one of our members who took a position outside the state. Mike Goldsberry, previously of Sea Pines Resort in Los Osos...

President's message.(Hi-Lo)
September 1, 2004... We are halfway through the year 2004 and I'd like to update you on some association business. * The Hi-Lo GCSA membership count has been fairly constant number over the past several years. As in previous years, we continue to have...

Verdicon.(Bits ...)
September 1, 2004... We say farewell to long-time PGA West veteran, Jay Abbott, who has set his sights on Texas to pursue the Austin area to tackle their Texas-Turf. Best wishes to you and your lovely wife in your new adventure. Don't forget to call Troy McVey, as...

Eagle One golf products.(... and Pieces)
September 1, 2004... Congratulations to Doug Anderson on accepting the superintendent's position at La Quinta's Silver Rock resort. Welcome also to Mike Pettit of the Cove project in Palm Springs. I look forward to meeting you both in the very near future.

Naumann's NorCal news.(Northern)
September 1, 2004... Joe Vollaire has officially been named superintendent at Palo Alto Municipal Golf Course in Palo Alto. Joe has been the interim superintendent since Dave Davies departed last year. Prior to that, Joe was the assistant superintendent at the...

Membership news.(Northern)
September 1, 2004... Tim Powers, CGCS at Crystal Springs Golf Course, earned an Environmental Management Specialist Certificate from the GCSAA for completing a specialization program in Storage, Disposal and Recycling. Dave Davies, CGCS at Callippe Preserve...

President's message.(San Diego)
September 1, 2004... If you were not able to attend this year's Annual Invitational, you really missed a fine event. The weather cooperated and Aviara was in its normal great shape. We would like to thank Kevin Kienast and his crew for hosting this year's event....

Turf talk.(San Diego)
September 1, 2004... It is a very exciting time to be serving on the San Diego Board of Directors. Many positive things are in the works to make our association stronger now and for the future. I welcome our new board members, Bruce Duenow, Mark Louder and Les...

Course clippings.(San Diego)
September 1, 2004... Well, it appears we are losing one of the longtime members of the association: Tom Jones of Turf Star is sort-of retiring. Tom says he is moving to Idaho to do whatever, and spend time with the grandkids. I first met Tom in the mid-'80s as he...

New members.(San Diego)
September 1, 2004... Rick Danielson and Mike Eastwood Golf Ventures West Corporate Affiliate Jason Kuhlemeir Bayer Environmental Science Affiliate Nicholas A. Afire Del Mar Country Club Class A

Sierra Nevada news.(Sierra Nevada)
September 1, 2004... Our Annual SNGCSA/Club Car Scholarship tournament was held July 12 at the Peach Tree Golf & Country Club. Gary Rodgers, CGCS hosted the event. This year's tournament was one of the most successful events our association has had. This could not...

President's message.(Southern)
September 1, 2004... Golf course superintendents do a wonderful job of providing great golfing conditions. Some have learned the trade through formal education, and others have learned through hard work and good mentors. At some point we all have the skills to keep...

Upcoming meetings.(Southern)(Calendar)
September 1, 2004... September 21, 2004 Education Meeting and Golf Los Serranos CC October 21, 2004 GCSAA Seminar Orange County November 8, 2004 Duff Shaw Classic Benevolent Tournament North Ranch CC

2005 California Hospitality Suite.(State)
September 1, 2004... The 2005 California Hospitality Suite will be held at XS Orlando, Orlando Fla. XS Orlando is located on International Drive, four blocks north of the convention center. Address: 9101 International Drive Orlando, FL Thursday, February...

Los Lagos Golf Course recognized for environmental excellence.(Industry News)
September 1, 2004... Los Lagos Golf Course, managed by CourseCo, Inc. under contract with the city of San Jose, achieved designation as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary" by the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System (ACSS), the educational division of...

John Deere and PGA Tour expand relationship.(Industry News)
September 1, 2004... Currently a proud partner and official equipment supplier of the PGA Tour, John Deere announced it would extend its relationship by providing tournament equipment support for all upcoming PGA Tour events, including the Champions Tour and the...

Gly Star Pro available from Agrisel USA.(Industry News)
September 1, 2004... Agrisel teamed up with manufacturer Turf Tech LLC to distribute Gly Star Pro to all turf, ornamental and landscape customers in the United States and the Caribbean. Gly Star Pro is a postemergent, systemic herbicide with no residual soil...

Center for Irrigation Technology validates moisture sensor.(Industry News)
September 1, 2004... Acclima, a Boise-based manufacturer of precision irrigation systems, released the results of the first independent laboratory study of its keystone technology: the Digital TDT moisture sensor: Based on a series of tests conducted by the Center...

Rain Bird introduces Freedom-Pad II handheld remote.(Industry News)
September 1, 2004... Rain Bird Golf Division announced the availability of the Freedom-Pad II handheld remote control. The Freedom-Pad II gives users real-time irrigation control through a map-based interface. Setup of Freedom-Pad II is simple, making it...

New Kawasaki engine designed for golf and utility vehicle markets.(Industry News)
September 1, 2004... Kawasaki's FJ400D engine, one in a series of completely new engines, offers greater applications for golf and utility vehicles. The new powerplant delivers a 401-cc displacement, 13-horsepower, and 19.5 foot pounds of torque to golf and utility...