August 14, 2008

  • Rounds down in June
  • NOAA still predicting above-normal hurricane season
  • Rain Bird announces Intelligent Use of Water finalists
  • Honor the land; Dominican course lives up to its name
  • President's message; when the going gets tough, teams get going
  • Powering up on vegetable oil
  • Turfgrass at the Olympics
  • Updating the battle with the emerald ash borer
  • Cook on XM
  • PGA Fall Expo rolls into Vegas Aug. 26-27
  • Aquatrols launches Water Impact Alliance
  • H&E Sod supports G.I.V.E.
  • Bernard and Co. offers 10 trips to England
  • Toro expands TLC program
  • DPI launches E-commerce Web site
  • SkyWave introduces SureLinx 8100c
  • Husqvarna unveils LE475 wheeled edger
  • GCSAA Class A golf course superintendent Keith C. Wood is hosting the Wyndham Championship
  • GCSAA Class A golf course superintendent Eric M. Ruhs is hosting the CN Canadian Women's Open
  • GCSAA Class A director of golf course maintenance Jim Ramey, CGCS is hosting the JELD-WEN Tradition
  • GCSAA Superintendent Member Frank Puccia is hosting the Xerox Classic
  • Superintendents in the news
  • NGCOA awards Don Rossi scholarships
  • ScottsMiracle-Gro promotes Korda, Riley
  • Royal Horticulture Society honors Beard
  • Upcoming events in the world of golf course management
 

Super Notes

GCSAA Class A Golf Course Superintendent Keith C. Wood is hosting the Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C.

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GCSAA Class A Golf Course Superintendent Eric M. Ruhs is hosting the CN Canadian Women's Open at Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

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GCSAA Class A Director of Golf Course Maintenance Jim Ramey, CGCS is hosting the JELD-WEN Tradition at Crosswater Club at Sunriver Resort in Sunriver, Ore.

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GCSAA Superintendent Member Frank Puccia is hosting the Xerox Classic at Irondequoit Country Club in Rochester, N.Y.

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Superintendents in the news

Peoria (Ill.) Journal Star, Aug. 13: “Renovation project was in CCP’s master plan”
Article about a 10-month renovation at the Country Club of Peoria (Ill.) that began Aug. 11, featuring Andy Morris, GCSAA Class A superintendent.

Benton County (Ark.) Daily Record, Aug. 13: "'Exciting’ project begins'"
Story about the $5.3-million renovation that began Aug. 12 at Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers, Ark., featuring Todd Towery, GCSAA Class A superintendent.

Myrtle Beach (S.C.) Sun News, Aug. 12: “Slumping economy could make it rough on courses”
Monthly course management column by Trent Bouts about the slumping economy’s effect on Myrtle Beach, S.C., superintendents, featuring Steve Hamilton, CGCS at The Dunes Golf and Beach Club.

Eugene (Ore.) Register-Guard, Aug. 11: “ECC course gets kudos from officials”
Review of the U.S. Women’s Amateur at Eugene (Ore.) Country Club, featuring Chris Gaughan, CGCS.

South Florida (Fort Lauderdale) Sun-Sentinel, Aug. 11: “South Florida golf courses could avoid some water restrictions”
Update on South Florida’s drought-caused water restrictions featuring Brian Main, GCSAA Class A superintendent at Aberdeen Golf and Country Club in Boynton Beach, Fla., and Kevin Downing, CGCS at President Country Club in West Palm Beach and president of the Palm Beach GCSA.

     

Fort Morgan (Colo.) Times, Aug. 11: “New FM golf course superintendent on way”
Feature on new Fort Morgan (Colo.) Golf Course Superintendent Richard Matteson, CGCS.

Winston-Salem (N.C.) Journal, Aug. 11: “Different feel: U.S. Amateur not like Open”
Preview of the U.S. Amateur at Pinehurst (N.C.) No. 2, featuring Paul Jett, CGCS.

Elgin (Ill.) Courier News, Aug. 10: “Lehman and staff juggle numerous challenges”
Article about the construction projects of two Elgin, Ill., golf courses, Wing Park Golf Course and Bowes Creek Country Club, featuring Brad Legnaioli, CGCS at both, plus The Highlands of Elgin (Ill.).

Flint (Mich.) Journal, Aug. 9: “Grounds crew has work to do at Oakland Hills”
Story about the work of the grounds crew at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., to get the South Course back in shape following rain and thunderstorms Aug. 9 postponed third round play at the PGA Championship, featuring GCSAA members Greg Pattinson, Class A superintendent at The Captain’s Club in Grand Blanc, Mich.; Dave Makulski, assistant superintendent at Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club in Grand Blanc; and Gary Brookshire, superintendent at Bay Pointe Golf Club in West Bloomfield, Mich.

XM Satellite Radio, Aug. 6: “PGA Championship Live”
Radio interview on the PGA Tour Channel with Steve Cook, CGCS, MG, golf course manager at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., which hosted the PGA Championship at its South Course.

Southern Pines (N.C.) Pilot, Aug. 8: “Pinehurst preps for U.S. Am”
Preview of the U.S. Amateur at Pinehurst (N.C.) Resort, featuring GCSAA members Paul Jett, CGCS of No. 2 Course, and Kyle Brown, superintendent of No. 4 Course.

WJBK Channel 2 (Detroit), Aug. 7: “PGA Day 1 course conditions”
Live interview from the PGA Championship at Oakland Hills Country Club’s South Course in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., on Fox affiliate with Steve Cook, CGCS, MG, course manager.

Inside Bay Area (Calif.), Aug. 7: “Area golf courses battling drought”
Report on East Bay golf courses water conservation and best management practices during area’s drought, featuring Tim Youngberg, GCSAA Class A superintendent at The Bridges Golf Club in San Ramon, Calif., and Don Paul, CGCS at Diablo Creek Golf Course in Concord, Calif.

Northwest Arkansas Times, Aug. 7: “Field day features tips for golf course care”
Review of the University of Arkansas’ Turfgrass Research Field Day, featuring Mike Richardson, Ph.D., horticulture professor at Arkansas and Aaron Patton, Ph.D., turfgrass specialist for the UA Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service.



Charlotte (N.C.) Observer, Aug. 7: “Pinehurst softens up for Amateur”
Preview by Ron Green Jr., of the U.S. Amateur at Pinehurst (N.C.) No. 2, featuring Paul, Jett, CGCS.

San Francisco Chronicle, Aug. 6: “Golf courses try to play through drought”
Report about East Bay water shortages, water restrictions, and how golf facilities are being affected.

Associated Press, Aug. 6: “Pinehurst prepares for U.S. Amateur”
Preview of the U.S. Amateur at Pinehurst (N.C.) No. 2, featuring Paul Jett, CGCS.

PGA Magazine, August: “Environmental awareness is key”
Article in the PGA’s official publication (password PGAmag007) about The Environmental Institute for Golf and how PGA professionals can communicate the positive aspects of their facilities’ environmental stewardship, featuring PGA CEO Joe Steranka, member of The Institute’s Advisory Council




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