as he talks about the unique aspects of managing the golf course that sits partially inside the track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
New article on LPGA.com
As part of GCSAA’s agronomist agreement with the LPGA, your association provides LPGA.com with articles about the role of superintendents and their value to the Tour. The latest of these articles, “GCSAA Globetrotter: Preparing for International Events,” by Angela Nitz, GCSAA’s manager, corporate communications, focuses on the worldwide travels of GCSAA’s LPGA agronomist John Miller and how prep for international events differs from domestic preparations.
GCSAA has instituted a staff furlough Nov. 23-25 and will observe the Thanksgiving holiday Nov. 26-27. Minimal services will be available through the call center on the days of the furlough, and your next issue of GCSAA This Week will be sent Dec. 1. The association will also be closed Dec. 24-Jan. 1 for the Christmas holiday, for a staff furlough Dec. 28-31, and for the New Year's Day holiday Jan. 1.
Woodward named to Golf Inc.’s most powerful
GCSAA CEO Mark Woodward, CGCS, has been named to Golf Inc. magazine's 2009 "Most Powerful People in Golf" for the second consecutive year. Ranked No. 25, Woodward was recognized for his "diligent work to promote GCSAA and The Environmental Institute for Golf as shepherds of the environment; promoting increased professional education and advancement for superintendents; and overseeing research on sustainable strategies as a best practices manual and a governmental and public relations vehicle." Golf Inc.’slist also includes several advisory council members and trustees of The Environmental Institute for Golf. Read more.
Texas venue prepares for LPGA; Dubai course debuts for World Championship
This week the LPGA Tour concludes its season with the LPGA Tour Championship Presented by Rolex, at The Houstonian G&CC in Richmond, Texas. Tom Werner, CGCS, has the golf course playing firm and fast after drying out from a soggy October. Meanwhile, the European Tour’s Race to Dubai reaches its destination with the inaugural Dubai World Championship presented by DP World at Jumeirah Golf Estate’s Earth Course. GCSAA Superintendent Members Mark Tupling and Adam Calver will be unveiling a venue that has been closed for two full seasons to allow the new course to mature. Read more.
Chesapeake Bay cleanup, recovery strategies underway
New strategies are in development to accelerate the pace of the Chesapeake Bay watershed cleanup and restoration, as nutrient and sediment pollution continues to plague the largest estuary in the U.S. These strategies include the Chesapeake Executive Council’s adoption of two-year cleanup milestones, a presidential directive ushering in a new era of federal leadership and accountability, and the EPA’s development of a total maximum daily load for the Bay watershed. Read more.
“You Asked For It…” topics and presenters finalized
Over the past few months, GCSAA members have gone online to submit their challenges and hot topics, and then to vote on the topics, to help build the “You Asked For It…You Got It!” conference session. View this year’s top-rated topics to be presented Tuesday, Feb. 9, 9:30 -11:30 a.m., at the 2010 GCSAA Education Conference in San Diego.
Buy more for your staff and give the gift of education
Many of the gift certificates issued by the association during 2009 are dated to expire Dec. 31. Now is the time to make a purchase, from education to apparel, with that "found money" you put away in your desk drawer.
Don't forget that gift certificates make a nice year-end thank you for your employees. We've got educational CDs and books on specific maintenance topics and general interest golf titles. Hats, shoes, ball markers or divot repair tools are all available – but make it easy for yourself and let them choose! Call 800-472-7878 to order gift certificates today.
