2007 National Excellence in Irrigation Awards presented
Biobarrier II weed control system adds sizes
Sod Shield turf protection covers
Online erosion and sediment control certification offered
Pollution liability insurance offered for golf courses
SeaDwarf paspalum producer named for Hawaii
Precision offers research on Sync fungicide activator
Michael V. Giuffre is hosting the AT&T National
Michael J. Lee, CGCS, is hosting the U.S. Senior Open
Shane W. Fannin is hosting the Legend Financial Group Classic
Superintendents in the news
Nathan hired by NGF
Toro's Happe joins Advisory Council
Criste joins GolfLinx International
AquaMaster hires Cleveringa as director of marketing
Upcoming events in the world of golf course management
Super Notes
Michael V. Giuffre, GCSAA Class A director of grounds and golf maintenance at Congressional Country Club, is hosting the AT&T National, in Potomac, Md.
Shane W. Fannin, GCSAA superintendent at Stonewater Golf Club, is hosting the Legend Financial Group Classic in Highland Heights, Ohio
Superintendents in the news
"On the fairways, personnel keeping on the green path" in the Kansas City Star focuses on how golf course superintendents identify pests and apply chemicals on to targeted areas to protect the environment, and features GCSAA board member Sandy Queen, CGCS, manager of golf course operations for the city of Overland Park, Kan.; Greg Lyman, GCSAA environmental programs director; and Randy Shatzer, GCSAA Class A superintendent at Adams Pointe Golf Club in Blue Springs, Mo.
"Rain could help PGA tourney at Southern Hills" in the Daily Oklahoman (Oklahoma City) discusses the positive outcomes from the downpour received the last week of June at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Okla., host of the PGA Championship, and features Russ Myers, CGCS.
"The secret is in Pine Needles' soil" in the Raleigh (N.C.) News & Observer is a column about NuTec Soil Inc., and features Sam Green, GCSAA Class A superintendent at Eagle Point Golf Club, in Wilmington, N.C., and David Fruchte, CGCS, director of grounds and golf maintenance at Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club and Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club in Southern Pines, N.C., host of the U.S. Women's Open.
"Patton, Tillo keep Flint Hills going" in The Hawk Eye (Burlington, Iowa) covers improvements and changes to Flint Hills Municipal Golf Course in Burlington, Iowa, and features GCSAA Class A member Ted Tillo, general manager.
"Getting pumped up" in Golf Business is about the positive outcome at Ridgewood Country Club in Waco, Texas, after replacing the irrigation system and pump station, featuring GCSAA member Tom Werner, CGCS.
"Green monster" in The Met Golfer is about Fenway Golf Club in Westchester County, N.Y., featuring GCSAA member, Bob Alonzi, CGCS.
"Roberts jumps out to early lead at Commerce" in New York Newsday covers the first round of the Champions Tour's Commerce Bank Championship and the quick turnaround of course repair after 80-mph wind and rain, and features GCSAA superintendent member Gene Contino, director of golf maintenance.
"Mingo Springs plans to get ‘greener'" in The (Kingfield, Maine) Original Irregular is about Scott Brinckerhoff, GCSAA Class A superintendent at Mingo Springs Golf Club in Rangeley, Maine, beginning the process of certification with the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program.
"On the tee with…" in the Birmingham News , is a Q&A with Chad Burke, GCSAA Class A superintendent at Limestone Springs in Oneonta, Ala.
" Mother Nature gives super headaches" in the Calgary Sun details the recovery from multiple setbacks to the Elks Lodge and Golf Club in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, host of the Canadian Tour's ATB Financial Classic, and feature Cory Brown, GCSAA international superintendent member.
"Golf course recovering" in The Mining Journal (Marquette, Mich.) is a follow-up story about the wind and hail damage sustained by Marquette (Mich.) Golf & Country Club after a storm, featuring Craig Moore, GCSAA superintendent member.
"A convenient truth" in Golf Business features The Environmental Institute for Golf; Greg Lyman, GCSAA director of environmental programs; Greg Norman, Institute trustee and chairman of the Advisory Council; Bill Kubly, The Institute's board of trustees immediate past chairman and Advisory Council member; 2000 Old Tom Morris Award winner and honorary GCSAA member Nancy Lopez; Harold Burns, CGCS at Spartanburg (S.C.) Country Club; and Owen Larkin, Institute Advisory Council member.
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