Archive for November, 2008

Molasses. It’s the perfect ingredient for tasty cookies but the jury is still out on its ability to reduce thatch. So says Wendy Gelernter, Ph.D. and Larry Stowell, Ph.D. of PACE Turf, the member organization known for translating research into practical turf management recommendations. continue

By Brenda Warner, Executive Director

Welcome …Butch Soto and David Kovack! Congratulations to Stephen Kimball (Bayer Environmental Science) and his wife Amy who welcomed twins on September 3rd at 7:59am. Jacob Ryan (5lbs 4ozs and 18” and at 8:13am, sister, Maria Isabelle (4lbs 10ozs and 17”).

Many thanks to all the donors for the upcoming Golf with a Hero on October 29th at the Golf Club of California. The affiliate membership is awesome. You are always there to assist us. Our HEROS left with donations from you! Thank you very much.

The 2008 Nominating Committee met via conference all in September to ratify the slate of candidates for the 2009 GCSAA Board of Directors. The following Class A members of GCSAA have been nominated and will appear on the ballot at the Annual Meeting and Election in New Orleans on February 6, 2009. continue

A Follow Up to Just for Fun Golf in July

Dear San Diego Golf Course Superintendents Association:
We at Bajamar want to thank the San Diego Golf Course Superintendents Association for not only supporting us from the golf tournament, but also for their generosity to our orphanage program. Part of the money, was already used to pay for meals, gifts and contest awards for our special Genesis Baja weekly orphanage summer clinics. continue

Say no to “cheese”. When you force your photo subjects to say “cheese” you often get those awkward, forced smiles. Say something different and quirky to your subjects instead. A funny little rhyme or quick joke they’re not Expecting can often get the natural smiles going. continue

By Mark Grund, Mark Grund Enterprises

As I sit here pondering our Chargers Monday Night Football game tonight against the NY Jets, I can only hope they will turn it around. By the time you read this, we will all know the answer! Hopefully Favre will have turned in a less than admirable performance. As a die hard Padre fan. It looks like a three-digit loss column is eminent … at least it won’t hurt the draft selections and quite frankly we can only improve next spring … right? Think positive all you baseball fans! continue

Selected abstracts from the Turfgrass & Landscape Research Field Day Program | September 4, 2008

An Evaluation of Grasses Under Low-Input, Reduced Maintenance Conditions,for Potential Turfgrass Use in California continue

Working with the Generations

Golf business leaders realize that attracting and retaining players is a different challenge than it was 10-20 years ago. A related challenge is managing today’s workers, both in the clubhouse and on the golf course. Helping us is a better understanding of generational influences on both the marketplace and the workplace, because golf facilities currently hire and market to at least four living generations.

To stereotype by generation or age is dangerous, but being aware of potential motivations and values aids in communication. A quick summary of generational dynamics follows. continue

Attracts Industry Leaders | November 9-11, 2008

Presented by Title Sponsor, Bayer Environmental Science

The California Golf Course Superintendents Association (CGCSA)has set November 9-11, 2008, for its annual conference which will be held at Morongo Casino Resort and Spa in Cabazon, California, 20 minutes west of Palm Springs. The multi-day conference with its education, trade show, social and golf tournament components will attract more than 300 golf course superintendents, suppliers and industry leaders. continue

Meet Vince Zellefrow, The Golf Club of California

By Dave Waymire, CGCS – American Golf

1. Where were you born and raised? Las Cruces, New Mexico.
2. Family, Children? Wife of 15 years Belinda, 14-year old son Vinnie and 11-year old daughter Cassidy.
3. If you could not be a golf course superintendent, what would you do for a living? Work for the Department of Fish and Game since my Professional Baseball career did not work out

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