April 12, 2007
       

  • Modern Marvels focuses on Yard Tech
  • Earth Day coming up
  • Web site for yard enthusiasts launched by Project EverGreen
  • New program to promote renewable fuels

  • Georgia GCSA reaches water conservation plan goal
  • April GCM takes a look at wind and solar power
  • Kohler donates $100,000 to The Institute
  • Virginia Turfgrass Council to hold 25th golf tournament

  • Phoenix adds Hawk-I insecticide
  • Onset announces new soil moisture smart sensors
  • Honda introduces next generation portable power
  • Spindler Enterprises purchases CytoGro line
  • Lyon catalog offers safe, secure storage
  • Underhill adds turf rotor with 164-foot radius
  • Wilbur-Ellis to distribute Zeba

  • Gary T. Snyder is hosting the Verizon Heritage
  • Kris Chambrot is hosting the Ginn Open
  • Steven Singley is hosting the South Georgia Classic
  • RIGCSA board of directors elected

  • 2007 USGA Green Section TAS Internships
  • Farrell joins Bayer ES
  • Price to oversee New Holland North American sales
  • Zeba hires Harowitz as southeast regional manager

  • Upcoming events in the world of golf course management

 

Industry News

Georgia GCSA reaches water conservation plan goal

The Georgia GCSA has been working with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources EPD division to create a ground breaking water conservation initiative. They agreed to have 75 percent of GGCSA member clubs utilizing a written water conservation plan by May 2007.

The chapter took a very proactive role with the state in regards to water usage, as Georgia has been undergoing a drought in recent years and the fear has been that the state would severely restrict water usage on golf courses.

The chapter achieved the goal this week, and has three more courses than required by the agreement. For more about the Georgia GCSA and its work with the state of Georgia visit
http://www.gcsaa.org/resources/awards/egr/casestudies/georgia.asp

April GCM takes a look at wind and solar power

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In a continuing series on alternative energy sources and their applications in golf course maintenance, this month Terry Ostmeyer, GCM senior staff writer, looks at wind and solar power, their considerable costs and equally considerable benefits, and how some superintendents are using those outlets to power their operations. Check out the entire issue online.

Kohler donates $100,000 to The Institute

Herbert V. Kohler Jr., chairman, CEO and president of Kohler Co., has contributed $100,000 to The Environmental Institute for Golf.

Kohler was elected to The Institute's board of trustees in February for a three-year term. He served on The Institute's (then The GCSAA Foundation) board from 1999 to 2003 as well, including a year as chairman.

"This generous gift will support The Institute's environmental stewardship programs," said David Pillsbury, chairman of The Institute's board of trustees and president of PGA Tour Golf Course Properties. "Herb has already done so much for The Institute. In 2002, he agreed to stay on the board following his chairmanship to see that the transition from The GCSAA Foundation to The Environmental Institute for Golf was successful, and he was instrumental in crafting The Institute’s mission and vision."

"As a boy, I grew up loving the many aspects of nature," Kohler said. "As an elder, I am so pleased that there is an Institute which works to enhance the interface between man and nature through golf. The Environmental Institute for Golf provides an invaluable source of research and continuing education for the golf course superintendents who serve as stewards to the environmental and golf communities."

The US Women's Open was at Kohler's Blackwolf Run in 1998, and PGA Championship was at Whistling Straits in 2004. The U.S. Senior Open is scheduled to be at Whistling Straits this year and the U.S. Women's Open returns to Blackwolf Run in 2012. The PGA Championship returns to Whistling Straits in 2010 and 2015, and Ryder Cup returns in 2020.

Virginia Turfgrass Council to hold 25th golf tournament

The Country Club of Petersburg (Va.) will be hosting the 25th annual VTC Research Golf Tournament event Monday, June 4, 2007.  

The purpose of the tournament is to raise money for turfgrass research and to promote better relations between those who have an interest in turf in Virginia. Since the first tournament in 1983, the event has generated over $130,000 for turfgrass research. Complete Registration Information is on-line.