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2004 GCSAA Leadership Survey
The 2004 GCSAA Leadership Survey, a real-time, computerized, opinion
poll conducted at GCSAA's conference and show in San Diego and available
through GCSAA Web site, examined the opinions of superintendents on
trends in golf and golf course management. The survey is designed to
position the golf course superintendent as an expert in trends affecting
the golf industry.
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The 2004 GCSAA Leadership Survey, a real-time, computerized, opinion poll conducted at GCSAA's conference and show in San Diego and available on the GCSAA Web site, examined the opinions of superintendents on trends in golf and golf course management. The survey is designed to position the golf course superintendent as an expert in trends affecting the golf industry.
| 1. How do you use the Internet? (select all that apply) |
| General information (news, sports, weather) |
93%
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| Personal use (research, purchase, etc.) |
91%
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| Accessing information from GCSAA |
90%
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| Industry information |
90%
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| Golf course product research |
78%
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| Golf course purchases |
27%
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| Don't know/No answer |
1%
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| 2. Do you have access to the Internet at work? |
| Yes |
92%
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| No |
8%
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| Don't know/No answer |
.1%
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| 3. Where do you access e-mail? |
| Both work and home |
71%
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| Work only |
15%
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| Home only |
13%
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| Library or business solutions store |
1%
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| No access at work or home |
.3%
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| 4. How would you describe the image of the golf course superintendent profession with your golfers? |
| Somewhat positive |
59%
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| Excellent |
24%
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| Neither positive or negative |
13%
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| Somewhat negative |
2%
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| Poor |
1%
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| No opinion |
1%
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| 5. How would you describe the image of the golf course superintendent profession with course owners/board of directors? |
| Somewhat positive |
46%
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| Excellent |
41%
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| Neither positive or negative |
9%
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| Somewhat negative |
3%
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| No opinion |
2%
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| Poor |
0%
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| 6. How would you describe the image of the golf course superintendent profession with course managers? (the golf professional and/or club manager) |
| Somewhat positive |
46%
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| Excellent |
35%
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| Neither positive or negative |
13%
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| Somewhat negative |
5%
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| No opinion |
1%
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| Poor |
.5%
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| 7. Are you currently using reclaimed water/effluent water to irrigate your course? |
| No |
84%
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| Yes |
16%
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| Don't know/No answer |
.2%
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| 8. If yes, what percentage do you use? |
| Don't know/No answer |
66%
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| 76%-100% |
19%
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| 51%-75% |
5%
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| 26%-50% |
4%
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| 11%-50% |
3%
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| Less than 10% |
3%
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| 9. Compared to 10 years ago, select the best answer that shows your current water usage: |
| 1%-25% less water than 10 years ago |
39%
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| Don't know/No answer |
20%
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| 1%-25% more water than 10 years ago |
19%
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| 26%-50% less water than 10 years ago |
14%
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| 26%-50% more water than 10 years ago |
5%
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| 51%-100% more water than 10 years ago |
3%
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| 51%-100% less water than 10 years ago |
1%
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| 10. Compared to 10 years ago, select the best answer that shows the area you are applying water to: |
| 1%-25% more water than 10 years ago |
34%
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| 1%-25% less water than 10 years ago |
27%
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| Don't know/No answer |
20%
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| 26%-50% less water than 10 years ago |
7%
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| 26%-50% more water than 10 years ago |
7%
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| 51%-100% more water than 10 years ago |
4%
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| 51%-100% less water than 10 years ago |
1%
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| 11. What golf course management practice has had the most positive impact on the environment? |
| Increase of overall environmental awareness and knowledge |
55%
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| Improved irrigation techniques and technologies |
18%
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| Development of environmental-friendly plant protection products |
13%
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| Improved turfgrass varieties |
9%
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| Improved techniques for applying plant protection products |
4%
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| Innovations in controlling run off |
1%
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| 12. Have you used any of the newer turfgrass cultivars on your course yet? (i.e., seeded bermudagrass, new bentgrass, seashore paspalum, etc.) |
| No |
37%
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| Yes, in limited areas |
33%
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| Yes, in several locations including greens |
25%
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| Yes, everywhere |
5%
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| 13. Golf courses for professional events have recently been set up with tougher hole locations, narrower fairways and taller, thicker rough. Do you think these changes compensate for advances in golf equipment and golf ball technology? |
| Slightly |
65%
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| Significantly |
21%
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| Not at all |
9%
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| Completely |
3%
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| Don't know/No answer |
2%
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| 14. In your opinion, are the latest technological advances in golf equipment good or bad for the game? |
| Somewhat bad |
40%
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| Somewhat good |
30%
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| Neutral - no effect |
11%
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| Very bad |
10%
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| Very good |
9%
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| No opinion |
1%
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| 15. Has the maintenance of your course changed to try to compensate for the increasing distance of golf balls? |
| Don't know/No answer |
72%
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| Yes |
28%
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| No |
0%
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| 16. With the improvement of golf balls and equipment, there is a concern that winning scores are getting too low in professional golf. What would be the best way to keep scores closer to par? |
| Nothing - birdies and eagles are more exciting to watch |
23%
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| Taller, thicker rough |
21%
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| Narrower fairways |
14%
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| Lengthen course yardage |
11%
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| Increase green speed |
11%
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| Tougher hole locations |
11%
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| Add bunkers and water hazards |
6%
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| Plant trees |
2%
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| 17. Which professional male or female golfer, past or present, would you prefer to play 18 holes with? (only the top six selections are shown) |
| Arnold Palmer |
16%
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| Tiger Woods |
12%
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| Jack Nicklaus |
8%
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| Fred Couples |
5%
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| Tom Watson |
5%
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| Bobby Jones |
5%
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| 18. Slow play is not a new topic in golf, but effective ways of keeping rounds near the four-hour mark are elusive. Which one of these golf course management techniques is the best way to speed up slow play? |
| Shortening of rough |
38%
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| Slowing of greens |
26%
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| Widening of fairways |
14%
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| Don't know/No answer |
14%
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| Shortening of trees |
5%
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| Faster/firmer fairways |
3%
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| 19. Last year, several older veterans won on the PGA TOUR, including Fred Couples, Davis Love III and Kenny Perry. Do you enjoy seeing these older players win tournaments, or would you rather see younger, up-and-coming players be successful? |
| No preference |
57%
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| Older players |
41%
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| Younger players |
3%
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| 20. For the first time since 1999, Tiger Woods finished the season without a major tournament title. Are you more or less likely to watch television coverage of a major in which Tiger is not contending? |
| Don't care |
71%
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| Less |
14%
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| More |
11%
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| No answer |
5%
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| 21. What was your opinion regarding Annika Sorenstam's decision to accept a sponsor's exemption to play in last year's PGA TOUR's Bank of America Colonial? |
| It was interesting but not a big deal |
44%
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| It was good for the game and the Tours |
31%
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| It was an ill-advised promotional event |
20%
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| No opinion |
5%
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| 22. Teen-age phenom Michelle Wie was given a sponsor's exemption to play in a PGA TOUR event this year. Should PGA TOUR fields be open to anyone, or should they have age and/or gender restrictions? |
| Open to anyone |
50%
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| They should have age and/or gender restrictions |
37%
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| No opinion |
12%
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