Watch The Golf Channel for special on superintendents. An upcoming episode of The Golf Channel’s critically acclaimed series “What’s in the Bag” will feature interviews with GCSAA members, leaders and industry officials on golf course management, the association and golf’s relationship with the environment. The first episode, originally scheduled June 5, will now run June 26. Look for more details in the coming weeks.
See the PGA Championship up close and personal. Be a part of the Medinah Country Club crew as they prepare the course for the 2006 PGA Championship. Two GCSAA assistant superintendents and one student member will get a behind-the-scenes look at how golf course superintendents manage everything that comes with hosting a major golfing event through the 2006 Toro Championship Tournament Training Program – apply today!
PGA of America's Steranka joins The Institute Advisory Council. Joe Steranka, CEO of the PGA of America, brings a wealth of marketing and communications experience to the council – he is the 16th influential golf leader to join the group.
Negotiating your worth: Don't sell yourself short. Express and receive what you're worth by following these key points when negotiating for a new job or for more compensation at your current position.
Learn the history of the Stimpmeter, cultural practices and their impact on green speed and the turfgrass plant, and how to use green speed to gain the respect of members from Michael D. Morris, CGCS at Crystal Downs Country Club, and Thomas A. Nikolai, Ph.D., turfgrass academic specialist at Michigan State University.
NOTE: Can't make it to Florida? Try one of our ON DEMAND webcasts on Green Speed, also taught by Morris and Nikolai:
Tribal courses on the rise. American Indian tribes are increasingly venturing into the golf course business. There are more than 50 tribal-owned courses in 16 states and another 20 are planned, according to KlasRobinson Q.E.D., a consulting firm that works with tribes. More than half are situated near casinos. (Source: www.cnn.com)
Attend the Senior PGA Championship. Class AA, Class A, Superintendent Member and retired members of those classes are eligible for free ground admission to the Senior PGA Championship, happening this week at Oak Tree Country Club in Edmond, Okla.
