NEWSLETTER OF THE FLORIDA GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION

FGCSA Members Score a Trifecta at the GIS in New Orleans

(Left photo): Congratulations to Bob Randquist, CGCS on his election as GCSAA Secretary/Treasurer at the Annual Meeting. (Middle photo): Tim Hiers, CGCS
received GCSAA's Excellence in Government Relations from President David Downing, CGCS. (Right photo): Seth Strickland came from behind to capture his
second GCSAA Golf ChamoionshiD in a row.

Upcoming Events
March 9 th - North Florida GCSA Annual
Research Golf Tournament, Pablo Creek
GC

Superintendent/Vendor Duane Camps
Shootout, Providence Golf Club
March 26 th - South Florida Expo

th

March 14 - Everglades GCSA, Naples
Princess Cruise

April 13th - North Florida G C S A Annual
Memorial Golf Tournament, TB A

March 16th - The Suncoast Scramble
March 25 - Florida West Coast GCSA,
Monthly Meeting Largo GC

April 13th - Florida West Coast G C S A ,
Monthly Meeting, Wentworth
th

March 25 th - Seven Rivers GCSA, Vendor
Appreciation Day, Chiefland CC

April 16 - Everglades GCSA Spring
Symposium
th

March 25 th - Central Florida GCSA

April 20 - Jeff Hayden Seven River
Envirotron Classic

May 20
Citra

UF/IFAS Turfgrass Field Day,

May 30 th - Palm Beach G C S A Fishing
Tournament
June 6 th - Palm Beach G C S A Futures of
Golf Tournament
th

June 18'
Meeting

Seven Rivers G C S A Annual

Please see the F G C S A website for an
updated list showing the statewide
educational opportunities.

Presite

What a Show!

the players and the matches was
interesting and the insider comments were
priceless. GCSAA promises to have it on
video soon.

Sorry more of you folks couldn't make it
this year but it was a good one. The
numbers were noticeably down at both the
golf tournament and the conference and
show, but still there was a pretty good
turnout considering the economic slump
we're in.

New Orleans looks like it is recovering
well from all of the devastation of the
hurricanes a few years ago. There was a
memorial statue of a "scrap house" in a
tree across the street from the convention
center paying respects to the casualties and
survivors of Katrina.

First I would like to thank all of the
sponsors who sponsored the reception I
thought it was a good time, and we really
appreciate you stepping up this year.

Alright, I'm going to make another bid to
get you guys to go to the FGCSA web site
and answer the BMP checklist question. It
is just going to help us know whether you
have done the list or not. If there is still a
number that have not done it, maybe we
could do a tour around the state on BMP
training where we fill out the checklist at a
class and get some CEU's for our pesticide
licenses and GCSAA PDI education
points. There are no right or wrong
answers. It's an assessment of where you
are in the checklist. But we need to know
the numbers before we can start using
them in our favor.

President's Message
By Shane Bass, CGCS

And what can you say - the best golfers
are in Florida! I'm not one of them, but
how about Seth Strickland winning three
times now and two back to back, I don't
know about you guys that compete in the
Championship Division but I would like to
see a three-peat in San Diego.
Congratulations Seth.
Although Paul Azinger rambled on a tad
long at the Opening Session, his story of
how they selected, organized and managed

Trust me the time is coming that we are
going to be made to do these things so we

GREEN SHEE
Editor:
Joel Jackson, CGCS
(407) 248-1971 (fax/phone)
E -mail: FLGrn@aol.com
News Coordinator:
Jennifer Innes
1296 NE Ocean view Cir.
Jensen Beach, FL 34957
(772)334-7515
(772) 334-6015
e-mail: fgcsa@comcast.net

The Green Sheet is a bimonthly FGCSA
Newsletter printed as follows: Jan/Feb,
March/April, May/June, July/August,
Sept ./October, November/December.

Financial Support:
This issue of the Green Sheet
is being sponsored by:
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All material submitted for printing will
be edited at the discretion of the editor.
Material must be typed or clearly
printed. Photos are encouraged. Items
must be for the good of the association.
Deadline next issue April 15.

Shane Bass
might as well get started. My NWFWMD
water use permit is already requiring me to
summit not only my water used but also a
golf course "BMP practices implemented"
report and a wetland monitoring report. So
I am urging you to at least go to the web
site and answer the question just so we can
see what steps we need to take.
Thanks again to all the sponsors of the
reception and to our Association Manager
Jennifer Innes for finding the Riverview
Room. It was a great place to meet and see
old friends.

Check out the new
FGCSA website!
We are currently in the process
of making the website more
user-friendly. Please check the
site regularly for information on
association news, upcoming
meetings, education
opportunities and association
events. If your Chapter is
hosting an event, please be sure
to let us know so we can include
it on the calendar along with a
link .
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Executive Director Report

Executive Director Report
By Joel Jackson, GCCS
1. Government Relations:

No guarantees on that, so don't take it to the
bank if you are thinking about course
renovations. Just a comment heard in New
Orleans.

MSMA: The EPA and the manufacturers 2. Allied Associations:
(MAA Task Group) of MSMA have
UF/IFAS: In response to the current
finally reached a decision on the rediscussions on fertilizer use, watering
registration on MSMA and in the
restrictions
and, general environmental
aftermath, Florida will stop sales of
st
concen s
v e r l a n d 8 c a e s I F A S has
MSMA as of December 31 2009 and end
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the use of MSMA on golf courses in 2010. P r e P a r e d t h l " e e F A Q < F f
For the rest of the nation, uses including Questions) fact sheets for public
golr courses extend until 2012 for sales
consumption and use by you at your clubs to
and December 31st, 2013 for use. To see e d u c a * e y ° u r f f 1 ? ' members and
complete comments on the decision visit neighbors with the facts instead of the knee
our web site at www.floridagcsa.com and J e r k a r t l c l e s i n t h e m e d i a " Y o u c a n d o w n
look under the News tab on the home
load the fact sheets at:
http://edis.ifas .ufl .edu/document wq 142
(Irrigation)
Local Fertilizer Ordinances: In the midsthttp://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/doeument wq 143
of the stampede to ban fertilizer use during^ F e r t l l l ^ a t l o n )
the optimum summer growing season in http://edis.ifas.ufl .edu/document wq 144
(Florida Friendly Landscapes)
Florida, the Orlando Sentinel came out
with an editorial supporting more
GCSAA: The GCSAA has posted a ton of
education of the citizenry on proper
resources for course management and
application rather than instituting more
economic survival in these recessionary
regulations on the public. I was so
times and called them the Economic
impressed by this rare media stance for
science and common sense I wrote a letter Survival Kit. You can download articles and
to the editor praising their position, and
information from the GCSAA website:
they reciprocated by printing it in the Feb. www.gcsaa.org
At the GCSAA Annual Meeting in New
20th Sentinel.
Orleans, our own Bob Randquist, CGCS
nd
from the Boca Rio G.C. in the Palm Beach
Water: GCSAA's 2 Environmental
Chapter was elected to the board as
Profile Survey, the one on golf course
water use is now out and can be found on Secretary/Treasurer. Bob now begins his
ascendancy to the GCSAA Presidency in
the GCSAA website. It will come as no
surprise that the SE region comes under 2012. Congratulations to Bob.
tighter water restrictions than most of the Also in the news is the remarkable repeat of
country because our golf courses are open Seth Strickland from the Miami Shores G.C.
year round, but we aren't #1, that
as the 2009 GCSAA Golf Champion. Seth
distinction goes to the folks out west and also won in 2005 in Orlando so he has three
even the northeast. We along with the SW victories in this national event,
lead in the use of reclaimed water use for
irrigation. Most regions don't use it
4. Education: Since GCSAA had to curtail
because the purple pipes and facilities
their Superintendent Leadership Series and
were never built. This is interesting
Regional Seminars due to current budget
baseline data for us to use as we move
considerations, we are very happy to
forward and champion efficient use and
announce that Florida's USGA Green
conservation, while protecting water
Section has stepped up and volunteered to
quality.
provide the program for the annual FGCSA
seminar held in conjunction with the
Methyl Bromide: Always remember that Everglades Poa Annua Classic. The seminar
the current mission at EPA is to phase out will be on Friday, May 8th at the Naples
as much Methyl Bromide as possible and Beach Hotel. The specifics of the program
as soon as possible. The latest scuttlebutt are being finalized, but the timely theme
(unofficial news) I have is that the recent will generally be on "Maintaining Your
push on re-registration of soil fumigants Golf Course Turf during Trying Economic
has slowed down a little and we may have Times." Tips and suggestions will come
until 2012 to have access to the product, from a list of speakers including John Foy
and Todd Lowe from the Florida USGA

Region, Todd Gray from Wells Fargo
Financial Services and John Crean, GM
from the Broken Sound GC in Boca
Raton. The session will be useful for
superintendents and club officials. Look
for registration information coming via
snail mail and email.

To: The Calusa GCSA
From: Ms. Cher Hollar
Subject: My Sincere Gratitude
I am humbled by your expression of
graciousness and generosity that Kamryn and
I experienced at the Phil Hollar Memorial
Golf Tournament. Phil was lucky to be part
of such a group of fine men and women.
Because the gift was for the family, I chose to
use the proceeds to help pay off Kamryn's and
Logan's college student loans. That will
benefit them by increasing their monthly

I have always been somewhat envious of
Phil's occupation. Where else can one spend
days in such a beautiful environment with
great people?
Thank you most for caring about Phil. It was
very evident that you are a brotherhood. That
part of our (my) life will be greatly missed.
I Will Miss
I will miss watching for the wind and clouds
on a cold winter's night.
I will miss watching the rain gauge wondering
if the 18th fairway will flood.
I will miss waiting for the ospreys to return to
their nest for the season.
I will miss the moonlight from the golf cart
while setting the clocks.
I will miss watching the sprayer truck deposit
the foam to track his rounds.
I will miss looking for the nematodes, grubs
and algae on the greens.
I will miss making the rounds for the water
usage counts for SFWMD.
I will miss the before sun wake-up calls to
beat the golfers.
I will miss watching golf carts being fished
from lakes.
I will miss the joy from a well-placed drive.
I will miss the "next time" comment after a
slice or hook.
But most of all I will miss the person who
allowed me to experience this piece of
heaven.
Sincerely,
Cher Hollar
(Editor's Note: The Calusa GCSA raised
$5,080.00 for the Hollar family at the Phil
Hollar Memorial Tournament.)

Minutes of the FGCSA Winter Board Meeting
The Winter 2009 Board Meeting of the
FGCSA Board of Directors was called
to order by President Shane Bass
at 12:50 p.m. on Friday, January 16th at
Disney's Osprey Ridge Golf Course.
All officers were present. All Chapters
were represented. The Chapter
Representatives were:
Calusa, Nancy Miller; Everglades,
Wayne Kappuaff;
Central
Florida, Mike Stem; South Florida,
Kelly Cragin; Suncoast, Bob Wagner;
Treasure Coast, Greg Pheneger; Seven
Rivers, Mark Kann; Palm Beach, Steve
Pearson; West Coast, Kevin
Sunderman; Ridge, Tom Barnett; North
Florida, Chris McCranie
Others attending the meeting were:
Kevin Downing, Palm Beach GCSA
President; Ralph Dain, GCSAA Field
Staff,; Todd Lowe, USGA; JohnFoy,
USGA; Mike Goldie, Lobbyist;
Jennifer Innes, Association Manager;
Joel Jackson, FGCSA Executive
Director
Minutes of the FGCSA Fall 2008
Board Meeting were approved as
written.
Government Relations - Mike Goldie
updated the Board on the new Senate;
there has been a proposed 2.8 million
budget reduction. The state is working
hard to find additional revenue sources;
tax internet sales, logo branding,
offshore dock stamps, etc. Fertilizer
issues - some sponsors want a total preemptive package. Nurseries are
looking at the Florida Friendly Yards.
The DEP is potentially adopting the
program. The senate will meet early
next week to finalize ideas. Fees for
inspections will be doubled - the state
needs these programs to be selfsustaining.
There will be 3 weeks of working
committee joint sessions of
representatives and senate. This would
be a good time for representatives of
the FGCSA to meet with new senate
and congressional members; Feb 2-6,
Feb 9-13, and Feb. 16-20.
USGA Update - John Foy updated the
Board on the USGA, reiterating the

USGA's support for the Association
and Industry. Please communicate to
your chapters that TAS service is out
there. The USGA is gathering
information for cost cutting
opportunities without affecting the golf
courses. The USGA will also be
employing some cost-cutting measures
in house; the Green Section will be
available on-line only. The USGA will
also discontinue regional meetings but
will newly offer wi-fi meetings - a
great opportunity to dial in and have a
1-02 hour presentation (eventually
offering CEU points). Currently this is
only available to TAS subscribers.
There is also current discussion of
discontinuing the paper publication of
the Green Section.
GCSAA Field Office - Ralph Dain The GCSAA has discontinued regional
education programs and the
Superintendent Leadership Series.
Numbers for the GIS show are down
this year. The GCSAA is anticipating a
10-15% decline in participation. Next
year the show format will change;
Wednesday and Thursday will be the
Show only with education on Monday,
Tues' and Friday.
Treasurer's Report - Gary Myers
presented to the Board the Publications
and Operations budget reports for the
first quarter. Gary requested a forecast
column be included in future reports.
The budget report was approved.
Executive Director Report • Local
governments are creating their own
fertilizer ordinances at the end of 2008.
Joining Jacksonville/Duval, Marion and
Orange Counties, the City of Tampa is
looking at a fertilizer ordinance that
will still be covered under the BMP
manual. We need to keep pushing
science out to the local governments.
Promoting and endorsing the BMP is
the easiest way to show our industry's
commitment.
The water management districts were
prepared to ratify the year-round lawn
and landscape watering restriction of 12 days per week depending on time
year and region.

Dr. George Hocmuth has indicated that
IFAS is also working on a sustainable
funding program to provide a more
consistent flow of research dollars.
Several of us met with Dr. Hocmuth
and Dr. Nell in Plant City to discuss
names of potential donors who might
consider endowment funding and estate
donations to a perpetual Turf research
endowment Fund.
The GCSAA sent us a $3,000 grant for
Chapter Outreach which will be used to
help fund the FTGA Turfgrass
Economic Impact Study. In turn we
will work with GCSAA to meet some
criteria and show how we used the
grant money to further connect the golf
course superintendent with the success
and vitality not only of the golf course
but the golf industry in Florida.
Publications - We are currently
evaluating ways to reduce costs
associated with the Florida Green by
investigating additional means of
communicating. The Association will
move forward to develop and explore
possible new website design integrating
the web and the Florida Green.
Long Range Planning - The FGCSA
will look into initiating a Grass Roots
Giving program to seek research
donations from individual members.
Along with this, Jennifer will look into
developing a tax deductible Research
account separate so contributions can
be tax deductible. She will update the
board on the status of this account as
information becomes available. The
committee also heard our long time
publications manager Larry Kieffer talk
about the future of print publications
and advertising revenue. Larry will
prepare a test web site to see what kind
of features we want and how we can
leverage print and web communications
to preserve our advertising revenue.
Education Committee - Mark Kann
handed out a list of past Poa Annua
seminar topics and speakers and asked
for input for the 2009 seminar in light
of GCSAA's cancellation of the
Leadership Series and Regional
Seminars. John Foy volunteered to
serve as the presenter for the 2009
seminar with a topic on cost cutting in
hard times while protecting turf quality.

Research - Steve Pearson sent a packet
showing all the current research
proposals the FGCSA has funded and
has committed to fund to all the
External VP's. Hopefully local
Chapters are working to create a line
item in their budgets making a
commitment of research dollars to the
FGCSA. Steve Pearson presented a
check from the Palm Beach Chapter to
the FGCSA Research Fund in the
amount of $ 10,000.00. Matt Taylor
has created a letter to send to major
vendors/suppliers soliciting support for
the Economic impact Study.
Awards - Nancy Miller presented to
the Board the two nominations
received for the President's Award.
Morgan Stanley - Matt Taylor
presented to the Board the most recent
Morgan Stanley account statements
reflecting the changes Suzanne
Moracco recommended to the Board at
the Summer Board meeting. These
changes seem to have proved effective
- with the account not losing any
money for that reporting period.
Membership - Wayne Kappauf
presented the current membership data.
Our current membership numbers are
only 8 short from last year. We have
met our budget numbers and since
October we have gained 64 members.
There has not been a significant
reduction in Assistants in light of the
dues increase.
FTGA - The FTGA Regional Turf
Seminars are continuing. There are 3
more seminars still scheduled to occur.
GCSAA - Joel Jackson will have
Darren and Dale e-mail to the Board
their recommendations for the GCSAA
Elections. If your chapter feels
differently it will be up to the chapters
to let them know.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:02 pm.
The Spring Board Meeting will be held
in Naples on May 7th at 1:00pm.
Lunch will not be served at this
meeting as the President's Dinner will
be the same evening.

Many Thanks to our Generous Sponsors who
Contributed to Another Successful
FGCSA Reception
Without your support it would not be possible.

Platinum Sponsors
Golf Ventures/Helena/Jacobsen
HarrelFs, LLC
The Toro Company, Wesco Turf, Hector Turf
Gold Sponsors
CA-RY GOLF
Dow AgroSciences
Grigg Brothers
Lepanto Golf Construction Inc.
Southeast Partners/Quali-Pro
Silver Sponsors
Bayer Environmental Science
Crop Production Services
Eagle One Golf Products
Everglades GCSA
Florida Superior Sand
Greensmiths, Inc.
Nutrient Technology Partners
Palm Beach GCSA
QGS Development, Inc.
Syngenta
Treasure Coast GCSA
Bronze Sponsors
Aerification Plus, Inc.
Almar Turf Products, Inc.
Arysta LifeScience
Brandt Consolidated
Calusa GCSA
DuPont Professional Products
Florida Turf Support
FMC Professional Solutions
Geoponics Earth Chemistries
Golf Agronomics
Hendrix and Dail, Inc.
Hydropro, Inc.
Laserturf Southeast, Inc.
MacCurrach Golf
Precision Laboratories, Inc.

Precision Small Engine Co.
Prime Turf, Inc.
ProSource One
Purdy Construction & Development, Inc.
Ragan Technical Solutions
Seven Rivers GCSA
Sullivan Electric & Pump, Inc.
Tampa Bay Turf Management, Inc.
The Andersons, Inc.
TMI Turf Merchants, Inc.
Tom Burrows Turfgrass Service
Upstart Products, Inc.
Valent USA
Watertronics

Surviving the Economic Crunch: Pursuing a Sustainable Future
Moderator: Todd Lowe, Agronomist, USGA Green Section, Florida Region
Naples Beach Hotel
May 8,2009
A function of the FGCSA Education Committee.

7:30 am - 8:00 am on-site registration
10:15 a m - 1 1 : 1 5 am
USING COMMON CENTS:

8:00 am - 9:30 am
We're all in This Together:
Economic conditions require a new approach for your
golf course equipment fleet management

Ways to address budgetary concerns on the golf course

Todd Gray
Senior Vice President
Wells Fargo Leasing - Golf & Turf
Des Moines, Iowa
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Ever Pressing Forward in a Down Turn Economy:
Using resources more efficiently in and around the clubhouse
John G. Crean, CCM, CHA
Chief Operating Officer/General Manager
The Broken Sound Club
Boca Raton, Florida

John
Foy Florida Region
Director,
USGA Green Section
Hobe Sound, Florida
AND
J. Mark Black, CGCS
Quail West Golf & Country Club
Naples, Florida
11:15 a m - 1 2 : 0 0 noon
Taming the Energy Hog:
Maximizing efficiency at the Resource Management
Center
Tim Hiers, CGCS
The Old Collier Golf Club
Naples, Florida

10:00 am - 10:15 am BREAK

FGCSA EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR REGISTRATION FORM

Surviving the Economic Crunch: Pursuing a Sustainable Future
Cost:

Pre-registration = $50 per person

At the door = $60.00 per person

Deadline for Pre-registration: May 1st
Please make check payable to the FGCSA and mail to:
Florida GCSA, 1296 NE Oceanview Circle, Jensen Beach, FL 34957

or call the FGCSA office (800) -732-6053

NAME:
AFFILIATION:
MAILING ADDRESS:
CITY, ZIP CODE:
BUSINESS PHONE:

AMOUNT ENCLOSED:

Purdue claims Turf Bowl,
Strickland repeats as Golf
Champion
Randquist elected GCSAA
secretary/treasurer
Robert M. Randquist, CGCS, director of
golf course and grounds at Boca Rio Golf
Club in Boca Raton, Fla., was elected
secretary/treasurer of the Golf Course
Superintendents Association of America
(GCSAA) at the association's annual
meeting Feb. 6.
The annual meeting was held in conjunction
with the GCSAA Education Conference
(Feb. 2-7) and Golf Industry Show (Feb. 57) in New Orleans. Randquist will serve
until the 2010 annual meeting, Feb. 12 in
San Diego.
A 32-year GCSAA member, Randquist has
been at Boca Rio Golf Club since 1998.
Previously he was the superintendent at
Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa,
Okla., and Quail Creek Golf and Country
Club in Oklahoma City. Randquist is a
member of the Palm Beach GCSA and a
past president of the Oklahoma GCSA. He
is a member of the Florida Turfgrass
Association and the USGA Green Section
committee. During his 19 years as
superintendent at Southern Hills Country
Club, Randquist hosted the 1982 and 1994
PGA Championships, the inaugural 1987
USGA Women's Mid-Amateur
Championship and the 1995 and 1996 PGA
Tour Championships. A native of
Anadarko, Okla., Randquist graduated from
the University of Oklahoma in 1972 with a
bachelor's degree in metallurgical
engineering.
Mark D. Kuhns, CGCS, director of
grounds at Baltusrol Golf Club in
Springfield, N.J., was elected president and
James R. Fitzroy, CGCS,
director/superintendent at Wollaston
Recreational Facility /Presidents Golf Club
in North Quincy, Mass. was elected vice
president.
Peter J. Grass, CGCS at Hilands Golf
Club in Billings, Mont., was elected to a
two-year term on the board of directors.
Keith A. Ihms, CGCS at Country Club of
Little Rock in Little Rock, Ark., and John
J. O'Keefe, CGCS, director of golf course
management at Preakness Hills Country
Club in Wayne, N.J., were re-elected to
two-year terms on the board.
Sanford G. Queen, CGCS, manager of
golf operations for the city of Overland
Park, Kan., and Patrick R. Finlen, CGCS,

director of golf course maintenance operations
at The Olympic Club in San Francisco, both
enter the second year of their terms as
directors. David S. Downing II, CGCS, vice
president of operations and construction for
Signature Golf Group in Myrtle Beach, S.C.,
will serve on the board for one year as
immediate past president.
The GCSAA Education Conference continues
to be a vital resource for the golf industry as
5,258 seats were filled for 121 seminars.
Content for the seminars focused on the
professional development of attendees,
including personal skills (finances, time
management, quality of work/family life);
leadership (teamwork, professionalism);
communications (administration, management,
scientific content, outreach); operations
management (financial management, resource
allocation, regulatory compliance); and
resource utilization (staff, materials,
equipment, golf course). An additional 50
hours of panel discussions, sessions and forums
that touched on such subjects as the nation's
economy, diversity, media/public relations,
environmental compliance, etc., were offered.
"Continuing education has become an absolute
necessity for golf course superintendents,"
Kuhns said. "Not only is it important for their
professional development, but for the success
of the golf facility as well. I believe the quality
of the programs and the number of attendees is
a testament to the importance golf course
superintendents and employers place on
GCSAA programs."
One of the highlights from the GCSAA
Education Conference was the 15th annual
Collegiate Turf Bowl Competition, won by the
Purdue University team of Jack Weatherway,
Eric Haub, Eric Wanstrath and Chris Ulrich,
ending Iowa State's streak of seven straight
titles. The Turf Bowl challenged students from
universities/institutions to identify turfgrass
species, diseases, weeds, and insects, as well as
answer questions on mathematics, growth, and
development. The exam also allowed teams to
collaborate for the case study portion and
submit an essay that addressed business
management facets of the golf course
superintendent profession, while emphasizing
the importance of communication skills. The
third and sixth-place teams were also from
Purdue, while Iowa State (2nd), Maryland
(4th), Penn State (5th, 8th), Arkansas (7th),
Tennessee (9th) and Wisconsin (10th) rounded
out the top 10, as 309 students from 83 teams
participated in the competition.

Feb. 3. The GCSAA National
Championship and Golf Classic is presented
in partnership with The Toro Co. Full
tournament results are available at
www.gcsaa.org/conference.
GCSAA founding president Col. John
Morley was posthumously honored with the
Old Tom Morris Award at the GCSAA
Education Conference Opening Session.
James J. Roney Jr., GCSAA Class A
director of golf courses and grounds at
Saucon Valley Country Club in Bethlehem,
Pa., was the overall winner of the
GCSAA¡Golf Digest Environmental
Leaders in Golf Awards, presented in
partnership with Rain Bird and Syngenta.
Tim Hiers, CGCS at The Old Collier Golf
Club in Naples, Fla., won the GCSAA
Excellence in Government Relations
Awards. Mark Esoda, CGCS at Atlanta
Country Club; the late George Hamilton,
Ph.D., former turfgrass professor at Penn
State; and Monroe Miller, GCSAA Class
AA member who recently retired after 36
years as superintendent at Blackhawk
Country Club in Madison, Wis., won
GCSAA Col. John Morley Distinguished
Service Awards. Dan Dinelli, CGCS at
North Shore Country Club in Glenview, 111.,
won the GCSAA President's Award for
Environmental Stewardship. Thomas
Lavrenz, retired GCSAA Class A golf
course superintendent from Hiawatha, Iowa,
won the GCSAA Leo Feser Award for his
article, "Stress: What's really important,"
which appeared in the February 2008 issue
of Golf Course Management magazine.
GCSAA is a leading golf organization and
has as its focus golf course management.
Since 1926, GCSAA has been the top
professional association for the men and
women who manage golf courses in the
United States and worldwide. From its
headquarters in Lawrence, Kan., the
association provides education, information
and representation to more than 21,000
members in more than 72 countries.
GCSAA's mission is to serve its members,
advance their profession and enhance the
enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game
of golf. The association's philanthropic
organization, The Environmental Institute
for Golf, works to strengthen the
compatibility of golf with the natural
environment through research grants,
support for education programs and
outreach efforts. Visit GCSAA at
www.gcsaa.org.

Seth Strickland, GCSAA Class A
superintendent at Miami Shores (Fla.) Country
Club, fired a three-day total of 11-over-par 227
to win his second consecutive GCSAA
National Championship, and third overall, at
Kiva Dunes Golf Club in Gulf Shores, Ala.,

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Ventures

Golf Ventures to be Champion Sponsor for
2009 Jeff Hayden Memorial Envirotron Golf Classic
Golf Ventures is proud to again be the Champion Sponsor of the Jeff
Hayden Memorial Envirotron Golf Classic held at World Woods Golf Club
on April 20, 2009. Together with Helena and Jacobsen our vendor
partners and many other vendors, this sponsorship allows us the
opportunity to support the Seven Rivers Chapter and their fundraising
efforts for research and the Florida Turf grass Association.
Golf Ventures remains focused on providing turfgrass professionals with
sound agronomic solutions, quality products and superior customer
service.
Please join Golf Ventures and your peers at the Envirotron as we
promote future success for the industry through continued turfgrass
research.

FGCSA
Jennifer Innes
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Jensen Beach, Florida 349 57

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Golf House
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