Super Notes

GCSAA superintendent member Jeffrey Rottier is hosting the U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links Championship at Erin Hills Golf Club in Erin, Wis.

GCSAA Class A superintendent Thomas DeGrandi is hosting the Travelers Championship at the TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Conn.

DeGrandi will also appear "Making the Turn with Peter Kessler" on XM Satellite Radio's PGA Tour Channel (146) at 7:35 a.m. Central, Friday, June 19. DeGrandi will also record an interview with "PGA Tour Live" on the PGA Tour Channel which will broadcast during the event and be posted online at PGATour.com.

 
GCSAA Class A superintendent Richard W. Slattery is hosting the Wegmans LPGA at Locust Hill Country Club in Pittsford, N.Y.

GCSAA Class A superintendent Paul F. Miller, CGCS, is hosting the Bank of America Championship at Nashawtuc Country Club in Concord (Boston), Mass.

GCSAA Class A superintendent Scott A. Severance, CGCS, is hosting the Knoxville Open presented by Food City at Fox Den Country Club in Knoxville, Tenn.

Clarizio named Oregon superintendent of the year

The Oregon GCSA has named Joseph Clarizio of Arrowhead Golf Club in Molalla, Ore. its Superintendent of the Year.

The award is presented to a superintendent who has done exemplary work in their field, and Clarizio has continuously set a standard by providing the highest quality playing conditions for his membership while serving his local community and the industry.

Clarizio has served on the OGCSA board of directors for six years and has made significant contributions including the Superintendent Invitational Golf Tournament, now a regular Pro-Am event held with the Oregon PGA.  

Superintendents in the news

Brockton (Mass.) Enterprise, "Lightning damages Stoughton golf course," about the damages caused to Cedar Hill Golf Course in Stoughton, Mass., by a lightning strike June 16, featuring GCSAA member Joseph Smith.

San Diego Union Tribune, "San Diego council OKs $4.35 million settlement," report about GCSAA past president Jon Maddern, CGCS, being appointed San Diego’s manager of golf operations and deputy director of the park and recreation department’s golf division, replacing newly-hired GCSAA CEO Mark Woodward, CGCS, overseeing the day-to-day operations at Balboa Park, Mission Bay and Torrey Pines golf courses.

WJRT 12, "Ash trees coming down at Warwick Hills," story and accompanying video on Flint, Mich., ABC affiliate’s website about Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club in Grand Blanc, Mich., host of the PGA Tour’s Buick Open, cutting down 30 ash trees over the last few weeks, with plans to remove 200 more throughout the summer, because of Emerald Ash Borer damage, featuring Phil Owen, CGCS.

Arizona Republic, "Job at U.S. Open was dream experience for local man," feature on Don Flavell, GCSAA Class A superintendent at Dobson Ranch Municipal Golf Course in Mesa, Ariz., who was selected to volunteer on the maintenance crew at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, Calif., for the U.S. Open.

Easton (Pa.) Express-Times, "Rattigan’s back to defend title," preview of the 18th annual Lehigh Valley Medal Play Championship at Harkers Hollow Golf Club in Phillipsburg, N.J., featuring defending champion Jim Rattigan, GCSAA superintendent at Schuylkill Country Club in Orwigsburg, Pa.

Myrtle Beach (S.C.) Sun News, "Lack of rain has made nematodes courses’ biggest pest," Trent Bouts column about the prolonged drought in the Carolinas leaving golf courses more susceptible to nematodes, featuring Clay DuBose, CGCS at Tradition Golf Club in Murrells Inlet, S.C., and president of the Palmetto GCSA.

Edmonton (Alberta) Sun, "Jolly greens," feature on Fairview, Alberta-native Nelson Dechant, GCSAA member at La Quinta (Calif.) Resort’s Mountain Course, who was selected to volunteer on the maintenance crew at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, Calif., for the U.S. Open. 

Florence (Ala.) Times Daily, "Deshler grad enjoying long hours at Open," feature on GCSAA member Michael Posey, assistant superintendent at Old Overton Club in Vestavia Hills, Ala., who was selected to volunteer on the maintenance crew at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, Calif., for the U.S. Open.

Wall Street Journal, "The Wisdom of Dan Jenkins," Q&A by John Paul Newport with legendary sportswriter Dan Jenkins, featuring Pedro Ramirez, Torrey Pines Golf Course grounds crew member assigned the duty of cutting holes for the U.S. Open by Mark Woodward, CGCS, golf operations manager for the city of San Diego, and recently hired GCSAA CEO.

Kansas City Star, "Because Torrey Pines is a public course, golfers everywhere can feel a kinship with the pros," article about Torrey Pines Golf Course, host of the 2008 U.S. Open, being a public course, featuring Mark Woodward, CGCS, golf operations manager for the city of San Diego, host of the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, Calif., and recently hired GCSAA CEO.

Wall Street Journal, "Placing the pros’ pins," John Paul Newport column about Mike Davis, USGA senior director of rules and competitions, featuring Mark Woodward, CGCS, golf operations manager for the city of San Diego, recently hired GCSAA CEO and host of the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, Calif.

Kansas City Star, "Woodward setting course for Lawrence after U.S. Open," feature on Mark Woodward, CGCS, golf operations manager for the city of San Diego, host of the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, Calif., and recently hired GCSAA CEO.

Rocklin & Roseville (Calif.) Today, "Conditions at Woodcreek leave other courses green with envy," feature on GCSAA member Jeff Couwenhoven, new superintendent at Woodcreek Golf Club in Roseville, Calif., and his improvements to the course.

Indio (Calif.) Sun, "Miller honored for volunteer work," brief about Glenn Miller, CGCS at La Quinta (Calif.) Resort and Club, being honored by the Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District for his volunteer work with The First Tee Golf Center.

San Diego Union-Tribune, "Nature of the game," article about golf courses being good wildlife habitats, featuring Greg Lyman, GCSAA director of environmental programs and Sandy Clark, CGCS at Barona Creek Golf Club in Lakeside, Calif.

New York Newsday, "Black calm before storm," Mark Herrmann column previewing the 2009 U.S. Open at Bethpage State Park’s Black Course in Farmington, N.Y., featuring Craig Currier, GCSAA Class A superintendent.

WBZ TV, "Mass. golf course going green for the environment," story by Boston CBS affiliate about The Bay Club in Mattapoisett (Mass.) earning Silver Signature Sanctuary certification from Audubon International, featuring GCSAA Class A member Jon O’Connor, director of maintenance.

Kennett Square (Pa.) Paper, "Loch Nairn Golf Club has come a long way and plans to go further," review of Loch Nairn Golf Course in Avondale, Pa., featuring Chris Newdeck, GCSAA Class A superintendent.

Salem (Mass.) News, "Marblehead’s Miller makes Nashawtuc shine for Champions Tour event," feature on Paul Miller, CGCS at Nashawtuc Country Club in Concord, Mass., host of the Champions Tour’s Bank of America Championship.

Lake Powell (Page, Ariz.) Chronicle, "New superintendent tending grounds of golf course," feature on GCSAA Class A member Rex Saddoris, new superintendent at Lake Powell National Golf Club in Page, Ariz.

Southland Golf, "Open for business," article about what went into bringing the U.S. Open to Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, Calif., featuring Mark Woodward, CGCS, golf operations manager for the city of San Diego, and recently hired GCSAA CEO.

Club Management, "Growing the game," cover story of Club Managers Association of America official publication about golf industry leaders meeting at BMI Golf Management, held March 30-April 4, at the World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Fla., to discuss plans to grow the game, featuring Hannes Combest, former GCSAA managing director of member programs.

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