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Tee It Up: Superintendents reveal how they got their
start in golf course management, as well as their favorite movies – find out who likes "Caddyshack" and who doesn't! |
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Video spotlights GCSAA
and PESP partnership
In a recent EPA Green Scene video podcast, "Green Gardening and Pest Management," Tom Brennan of the Office of Pesticide Programs recognizes the efforts of GCSAA to promote IPM and reduce pesticide risk. GCSAA is mentioned along with other Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP) partners. The video outlines ways consumers can use IPM in homes and yards. View the video from the Green Scene archive. |
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Click here to view GCSAA's ad in the latest issue of Golfworld magazine. |
Golf world praises Bethpage superintendent, staff, volunteers
GCSAA’s CEO Mark J. Woodward, CGCS, called the efforts of Bethpage golf course superintendent Craig Currier, his staff and the more than 150 volunteers “amazing” and “inspirational” as they fought heavy rains to ensure the completion of the 2009 U.S. Open. Recognition has flowed in from all corners, including the USGA, the players, media, fans, the office of the New York governor and others. Read more.
View a list of some of the media coverage and links to articles from news outlets across the country.
On GCSAA TV: View the Golf Channel's report on the efforts of Currier and his team – including insight from Currier and Frank Rossi, Ph.D., as well as praise from Tiger Woods. |
GCM launches digital edition
Can’t wait for your latest issue of Golf Course Management magazine to arrive in the mail? Have you ever wanted to look up an article but your magazine is at home? Now you can access an identical edition of the magazine online. This new digital format allows you to flip through pages, search the entire issue by keyword, e-mail articles to colleagues and click on “live” links to connect directly with advertisers, authors and other sources. Read more. |
GCSAA announces Student Essay Contest winners
Mark Mackey, Nick Dunlap and Jamie Borowski are winners of the 2009 GCSAA Student Essay Contest, which awards scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students for essays focused on golf course management topics. Read more. |
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Promoting the game: Fellow superintendent shares his story
Throughout July, golf facilities nationwide will celebrate Play Golf America’s fourth annual Family Golf Month by offering free and affordable activities such as golf clinics, family scrambles, parent/child golf camps and play days. In addition, “Take Your Daughter to the Course Week” kicks off next week with events designed to promote the game to girls. GCSAA is a supporting organization of PlayGolfAmerica.com, which features these programs and a variety of others designed to help grow the game.
GCSAA’s ON DEMAND webcast, “Bringing More Golf to Your Community,” offers a real-world case study from Dwayne L. Dillinger, CGCS at Bell Nob GC in Gillette, Wyo. Dillinger shares his experience bringing golf to kids in his community and outlines the entire process, from applying for a grant, to involving the community and getting vendors to make donations, to opening day.
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