Environmental conference to coincide with 2007 Golf Industry Show. Since 1995, participants in the Environmental Principles of Golf Conference, facilitated by the Center for Resource Management, have shared information, developed understanding and demonstrated policies and practices on the subject of golf courses and their relationship with the environment. The 2007 conference will be held during the Golf Industry Show in Anaheim, Feb. 19-20.

Medinah bound. Three GCSAA members have been selected to learn first-hand what it takes to prepare for a PGA Championship through the Toro Championship Tournament Training Program. The winners were selected from assistant superintendent and student entries that included past work experience and an essay about future career goals. Thomas Lively, CGCS at Medinah (Ill.) Country Club, site of the 88th PGA Championship, selected the three participants from a slate of 12 finalists.

Scholarship recipients named. The winners of the 2006 Joseph S. Garske Collegiate Grant, Student Essay Contest, and Royal Spanish Golf Federation scholarship have been announced. Check out the outstanding scholars who represent the future of the profession.

Apply for Bayer Golf Industry Show grant. Bayer Environmental Science and The Environmental Institute for Golf will send five superintendents to the 2007 conference and show in Anaheim. Each grant will cover expenses for airfare, hotel, conference registration, two education seminars, two tickets to the President’s Celebration and $200 spending money. Applications are now being accepted – find out more.

New airline security restrictions announced. Recent world events have caused updates to air travel security rules and regulations. To stay current check out Golf Industry Show Travel and see the Transportation Security Administration's guidelines for airline passengers.