Archive for November, 2009

The California GCSA invites your company to participate in our 2010 California Room Sponsorship Program. This is
a great opportunity to network with hundreds of California golf course superintendents.

Download the sponsorship and registration sheet.

The 2010 California Room sponsorship program offers six (6) different levels of monetary support. Sponsors will be given one (1) admission ticket for each $250.00 of support. Company representatives attending the California Room must be a member of one of the six regional California Golf Course Superintendent’s Associations or have an event admission ticket.
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There are a few areas in life where we know that we’ve made a direct impact on the lives of those around us. This is one. You can assist those students in need to pursue their education and to become professional leaders in our field.

Mark your calendar for December 10th . . . to celebrate the memory of a great man, Ray Spardy, the anniversary of his birth and help support a cause he would be proud to have his name on.

Be there with us!

• Thursday, December 10, 2009
• Steele Canyon Golf Club
• 3199 Stonefield Drive
• Jamul, CA 91935

More information is now available for download:

• Sign up sheet
• Sign up sheet

This year’s Holiday party will be Saturday, December 19th at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo. Rooms are available at Rancho Bernardo Inn at a special rate. Cost are $130 per couple.

Reservations will be accepted by calling (800) 542-6096 no later than Tuesday, December 1, 2009. Guests are asked to identify themselves as part of the SAN DIEGO GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION or SDGCSA Room Block to receive the special group rate. First night’s room and tax will be required when making reservation. Our $20 resort fee has been waived. $99.00 ROOM RATE!

Individual cancellations must be received 72 hours prior to arrival for full refund of deposit.

The International Golf Course Equipment Managers Association Virtual Trade Show

The Big 3 Partner with IGCEMA in Golf’s First Virtual Trade Show

The IGCEMA is proud to announce it’s partnership with The Toro Company, John Deere and Jacobsen for the industries first ever Virtual Trade Show. These partnerships show the commitment these companies have to supporting our industry as well as the innovative ideas of the IGCEMA. The VTS will be the golf industries first of its kind and will begin on March 18th 2010. Having the trade show in this format allows for suppliers and customers to view products from all over the world. The opportunities are endless and there has never been a bigger stage at such an unbelievable price. continue

Team 1st Place 63 (32)

• Kevin Kienast
• Rick Ransburg
• Camilla Lawson
• Paul Boone

Team 2nd Place 63 (33)

• Gary Radersma
• Mike Einsidler
• George Henderson
• Sotero Balderas

Team 3rd Place 64 (30)

• Brian Sandland
• Jimmy Cook
• Jeremy Watrous
• Mathew Rodriguez

Team Last Place 75

• Jeff Ward
• Donny Crandall
• Josh Offringa
• Rene Tajerio

On Course Contests

• #4 Closest to the Pin: Jim St. Pierre (5’11″)
• #12 Closest to the Pin: Charles Peterson (8’3″)
• #7 Long Drive: Jim St. Pierre
• #14 Accurate Drive: Jimmy Cook

Skins

• #7: (3) Tim Roth, Brian Dobek, Rob Shaffer, Tim Faucett
• #15: (3) Brian Sandland, Jimmy Cook, Jeremy Watrous, Mathew Rodriguez
• #17: (2) Kent Graff, Elio Espinosa, Mike Berry, Matt Benton
• #18: (3) Teddy Rosztoczy, David Longoria, Ian Parrish, Michael Galvin

By Teddy Rosztoczy, AA Equipment

October has come to a close and with it the completion of most fall projects. Courses have completed their overseeding along with fall aerification, now all we need is rain! I mentioned it last month, but thanks again to everyone who participated our Golf With a Hero Tournament. It’s one of the best events that we as an association do and all the military participants were very appreciative. This past month there was also some movement around the county. Our very own Vice President, Vince Zellefrow, formerly the superintendent at The Golf Club of California, has taken the superintendent’s position at Marbella Country Club, owned and managed by American Golf. Congrats to Vince on the new job and good luck!

November’s here, which means shorter days, cooler weather, and the holiday season is just around the corner. Our clocks turned back over the Halloween weekend, which was good and bad. It’s nice to have a little extra sunlight in the morning, however it’s brutal driving home from work when it’s pitch black outside. Looking forward, the association has two of its biggest events of the year coming up in the next couple months. continue

October 1, 2009 is the start of the Open Enrollment for the Southern California Golf Association (SCGA). If you are interested in establishing a handicap for golf tournaments now is the time to apply and get an extra few months of eligibility. The 2010 Annual Membership Program runs for the 2010 calendar year. The annual cost is $40.00. In order to apply I would need to have six scores from any recently played rounds. Contact me for detailed information and getting started. Anyone in the Association is welcome to apply.

For those of you that are already a member of our Affiliate Club the 2010 Annual Membership Renewal Program begins October 1 and runs through November 30, 2009. You will need to pay your yearly dues of $40.00 during that period. Failure to do so will cost you an extra $10.00 and could leave you without a valid index at the beginning of 2010.

There is an important issue I would like to bring to your attention regarding the posting of scores after your round of golf. When checking the SCGA website to verify handicaps prior to our monthly meetings and golf tournaments I find that the vast majority of our members do not always post their scores. continue

By Brendon Reaksecker, Bonita GC

On October 9th I left the beautiful San Diego Airport to start my journey to the GCSAA Headquarters in Lawrence, Kansas. It was raining and very cold upon arrival, but I loved it! My skin hasn’t felt rain in months.

The Chapter Delegates meeting was well organized, informative and opened my eyes to the mission of the GCSAA. They have faced serious cutbacks that have impacted the lives of long time employees. The staff at headquarters has been reduce from 124 to 85, the Golf Industry Show in San Diego is 1/3 as large in sales of trade show floor space at 200,000 sq. ft. verses 300,000 sq. ft. in Orlando. I walked away from this meeting knowing that the industry is still strong and the services provided by the GCSAA are greater than the membership realizes. Take the time to call staff members with questions and search the website for information. It is all there for our benefit. This just announced; the GIS for 2012 will be in Las Vegas, Nevada! continue