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The Unique Microclimates at Cantigny Golf: Scott Witte, CGCS, explains how he manages the unique microclimates and
traffic stress on 27-holes plus the Youth Links course at Cantigny Golf. (Presented by Agrotain.) |
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2010 Annual Meeting and Election next week: Learn more about the board candidates, including their career experiences and outlooks for the future.
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Follow news from San Diego: |
Whether you’ll be joining us next week for the conference and show or following events online, be sure to bookmark these pages for daily news updates, including tournament results, the latest videos and coverage of education and special events:
• GCSAA Education Conference
• From the Desk of GCM
• GCSAA TV
You’ll also receive e-mail news updates on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday with major headlines and links to all the week’s coverage. In addition, WS Radio, the worldwide leader in Internet talk with 3 million listeners, will provide live coverage from the trade show floor, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (Pacific), Feb. 11, on www.wsRadio.com/gis. The show will also be available via archives and podcast. |
Speakers needed for 2011: |
Planning is under way for the 2011 GCSAA Education Conference in Orlando, and we need you! Topics for session presentations include innovative course management, current trends and research – and new for next year, career-related topics are also being requested. GCSAA conference sessions cover a wide range of topics important to superintendents. If you’re interested in delivering a session, learn more and submit your proposal by March 12. |
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EIFG establishes blueprint for the golf industry’s drive toward sustainability
The Environmental Institute for Golf, GCSAA’s philanthropic organization, will create and lead "Golf's Drive Toward Sustainability," a program that will focus on providing a sustainable approach to golf facility management. Backed by the golf industry through the support of the World Golf Foundation, "Golf's Drive Toward Sustainability" will facilitate collaboration among associations and organizations to build a toolbox of resources for facilities to use as they continually strive toward sustainability. GCSAA’s CEO Mark Woodward, CGCS, who also chairs the World Golf Foundation's Golf 20/20 Environmental Committee, says the three most pressing issues for golf facilities are water conservation, water quality protection and energy conservation. The program's tools and resources will concentrate on these areas. Read more.
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Noted environmental journalist to address sustainability at Celebrate GCSAA!
Simran Sethi, professor at the University of Kansas, will speak to attendees at Celebrate GCSAA!, Feb. 9, during the GCSAA Education Conference, on the topic of how golf courses can be successful in striving toward sustainability. A frequent contributor to Oprah, NBC and the Sundance Channel, Sethi also gave a presentation at the October GCSAA Chapter Delegates Meeting, where she applauded GCSAA, its members and The Environmental Institute for Golf for their commitment to transparency and continuous improvement in managing facilities. |
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The board of directors recently approved the association’s 2010 budget, and among the actions was the decision to focus GCSAA’s research program on the Golf Course Environmental Profile, the recently announced sustainability initiative and monitoring of three ongoing research projects. No new research will be funded in 2010. Read more. |
Government relations report: Key issues from 2009, what’s on the horizon in 2010
On behalf of its members, GCSAA closely monitors a number of regulatory and legislative issues impacting golf course operations and gets involved when appropriate -- from providing information to government agencies, to posting action alerts so that members can share concerns with lawmakers, to submitting direct input on upcoming legislation. Make sure you’re up to date on the issues affecting your industry with this recap of the major government relations news from 2009, as well as a look ahead to the issues we’ll be watching in 2010. Read more. |
GCSAA staff, members to participate in pesticide stewardship conference
Clark Throssell, Ph.D., GCSAA’s director of research; Clint Waltz, Ph.D., turfgrass extension specialist at The University of Georgia - Griffin Campus; and Lynn Childress, superintendent with The Club at Savannah Harbor, will be featured speakers at the 10th Annual Pesticide & Ag Plastics Stewardship Conference, Feb. 21-23, in Savannah, Ga. The conference, which includes a first-ever golf track program, is being conducted by The Pesticide Stewardship Alliance, which has arranged for GCSAA members in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina to obtain continuing education credits for their attendance. Read more. |
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GCSAA education heads to San Diego for 2010 conference
This is your once-a-year opportunity to take advantage of more than 95 seminars, including 19 new topics, as well as free education sessions, networking opportunities and the largest trade show in golf course management. Can you afford not to attend? Plenty of cost-saving tips for your facility will be presented in seminars, sessions and even on the GIS trade show floor. Learn more about why it pays to join us.
If you haven’t yet reserved your seat in one of the conference seminars, register today! Here's just a sample of some the great education options still available:
• Making the Most of Your Job Today While Preparing for Tomorrow
• Turf Insecticide Mode of Action and Resistance Management
• Wildlife and Habitat Management on the Golf Course
Visit the GCSAA Education Conference Web site for details on all the education opportunities.
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