Superintendents, GCSAA go Prime Time. PGA Tour professionals Retief Goosen and Gary McCord took on all comers at the 2006 People vs. The Pros competition earlier this fall at Pinehurst. As part of the event, which was sponsored by BASF, superintendents participated in a separate competition – the Superintendent Cup – for a chance to win prizes. The tournament will be aired 7-9 p.m. (EST) Tuesday, Oct. 17, on ESPN2.
ELGA application deadline nearing. Earn recognition for your environmental efforts -- apply for the Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards presented by GCSAA and Golf Digest. The awards recognize superintendents and golf courses around the world for their commitment to environmental stewardship in the areas of sustainability, criticality, originality and technology use/implementation. The deadline for applications is Oct. 21.
Mona to serve on LPGA advisory council. GCSAA CEO, Steve Mona, CAE, has been selected to serve on the Ladies Professional Golf Association Commissioner’s Advisory Council. Read more about the appointment.
Golf Industry Show welcomes CMAA. With the addition of the Club Managers Association of America as a presenting partner for the 2007 Golf Industry Show, Feb. 22-24 in Anaheim, Calif., event organizers are expecting to surpass the numbers from the first two Golf Industry Shows, in terms of attendees, exhibitors and exhibition space. You won't want to miss this show -- register today.
Does your course cater to women? Find out what can you do to create a more women-friendly environment and learn how it could impact your bottom line.
Upcoming education by GCSAA faculty Member Keith Karnok
Keith J. Karnok, Ph.D., a GCSAA faculty member since 1998, has more than 30 years experience researching cool- and warm-season turfgrasses. Karnok’s seminars consistently rank in the top third of GCSAA’s education conference offerings because of his ability to relate his ongoing research to the challenges faced by superintendents and their staff members.
GCSAA also is proud to offer Managing Localized Dry Spots, an online course created using Karnok’s expertise that is available to you online at any time.
Business lessons from the greens. According to University of Maryland instructor Jeff Maynor, who teaches the college course "Golf: For Business and Life," business impressions are often made on the course: "Before you hit your first ball, don't start giving excuses. That tells them that, if something goes wrong, that you're going to make excuses instead of standing up and taking it." (Source: www.usatoday.com)
Ever wonder how programs are initiated and implemented at GCSAA? View the Chapter Delegates Meeting agenda and read about the topics that will be discussed during the annual delegate's meeting, Oct. 14-15. Contact your chapter delegate with questions or feedback.
