Archive for October, 2009

1. Where were you born and raised?

I was born and raised in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada. Newmarket is a small city approximately a half hour north of Toronto by dogsled.

2. Family, Children?

Married to Dorissa and we have two children, Elizabeth three years old and Abigail one.

3. If you could not be a golf course superintendent, what would you do for a living?

Something outdoors, in close proximity to a lake.

4. What are your hobbies, or what do you like to do when not working?

Sports, camping, hiking.

5. Other than working on golf courses, name a couple other professions or jobs you have had throughout your life?

Substitute teacher, personal trainer, golf professional, construction worker.

6. Favorite sports team?

NHL-Toronto Maple Leafs, NFL-Chargers, MLB-Padres

7. How long have you been a superintendent?

Approaching 2 years.

8. What do you like most about being a superintendent?

Having as my office a golf course, where I can be outside the majority of my days at work.

9. What is you favorite movie of all time?

Caddyshack

10. What 3 words would your coworkers use to describe you?

Hardworking, honest, positive thinker.

11. Is there anybody that was instrumental in your success as a golf course superintendent?

I have worked under a number of great superintendents, Dennis Fowler, Richard Outred, and Ernie Amsler. Dennis Fowler has been the greatest influence in my success. No one took more time to teach how to do things and explain why you do it that way then Dennis did.

12. How many co-workers are on your crew?

Our crew totals 16, not including myself.

13. What color equipment do you like, Red, Orange or Green?

What kind of a question is this, are you trying to get me into trouble?

14. Who are the key employees on your staff?

I have a great staff with only two staff members that have not been here at least 3 years. There is one person I could not do without and that is the head irrigation tech – Sergio Valencia who is irreplaceable in running our 1967 irrigation system.

15. What challenges have you faced since joining CCRB?

The 42 year old irrigation system with no individual head control, no pressure regulation, three individual pump stations, and now water restrictions.

16. Favorite musical band?

U2

17. Who is your hero?

My Father.

18. What is your most important asset at The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo?

Now that we are under water restrictions I would have to say the course’s wells that supply about half the water.

19. Ginger or Maryann?

Maryann

By Teddy Rosztoczy, AA Equipment.

Well, the month of September has come and gone, and it seems to have taken the warm weather along with it. Saturday, October third was sunny, warm, clear skies, and 24 hours later it’s cloudy, cold, with some scattered showers. Enough about the weather, this past month saw some projects completed around the San Diego golf course industry along with a few people changing places.

First and foremost, this past month started off with the sad news of Mark Grund losing his son, Trevor Grund in a tragic accident. Mark has been a strong supporter of our association for over 15 years and has put in countless hours working on the local board and state board, along with helping out with our various functions. However, on the bright side, Mark’s daughter, Raylin, just recently gave birth to a baby boy, Phoenix Mitchell Hutchinson. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mark and his family and congrats on the new baby! continue

By Brendon Reaksecker, Bonita GC

Overseeding, greens aerification and preparing the course for the winter months has been all consuming the past two weeks. Hot, then cool, back to warm and now a possibility of showers has me more confused than the turf and biology at Bonita GC.

It is nice to see that members are beginning to utilize the website for payment of events. The convenience for those running the event and confirmation of attendance cannot be understated.

The SDGCSA is hosting a day of golf at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, “Golf with a Hero” October 5th. We have 50 local active duty personnel and 30 Superindentent/Affiliate members confirmed for this event. A giant thank you goes out to the donors of the terrific raffle prizes, Ed Mower for getting the military sign-ups confirmed and to Gary Radersma for getting the course in phenomenal shape. He said the greens are fast, so be prepared to three putt more than once. continue