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 From the News Desk...Nominations sought for superintendent of the yearReading through nominations for TurfNet’s Superintendent of the Year Award – presented by Syngenta - can be quite a sobering experience. Nominations from last year include such praise as “ Best person I’ve ever met,” . . . “Always on top of his game,” . . . “Many of our owners feel that our course never has been maintained at a higher level than it is now.” These are just a few examples of some of the comments made in support of some of last year's candidates. So, just what qualifies someone to be called “superintendent of the year?” There is no easy answer. The challenges faced by superintendents change year to year, and every golf facility has its own set of circumstances that require unique responses. Golf courses are affected by weather, economics, growing conditions, governmental influences, labor issues, architectural challenges and equipment concerns. How the grounds department meets those challenges helps define the superintendent of the year. Past superintendent of the year winnersTurfNet will attempt to clarify the definition again with the ninth annual Superintendent of the Year Award – presented by PrimoMAXX from Syngenta. But to do that we need nominations.  If you know a superintendent who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to provide excellent playing conditions under trying circumstances, then consider nominating him or her for this year’s award.
Nominations can be made online at www.turfnet.com or e-mailed to jreitman@turfnet.com. Be sure to include your name and contact information along with that of the nominee. You can also fax entries to John Reitman at 407-563-7077, or mail a printable nomination form to Superintendent of the Year, Turnstile Publishing Co., 1500 Park Center Drive, Orlando, FL 32835. Deadline for entry is Nov. 1. Finalists and the winner will be judged by a panel that includes Team TurfNet, reigning Superintendent of the Year Sam MacKenzie, CGCS, as well as a group of esteemed industry professionals. Candidates will be judged on labor-management skills, maximizing budget limitations, educating and advancing the careers of colleagues and assistants, negotiating with government agencies, preparing for tournaments under unusual circumstances, service to golf clientele, upgrading or renovating the course and dealing with extreme or emergency conditions. Profiles of the finalists will appear on TurfNet, with the winner to be named at the Syngenta booth during the 2010 Golf Industry Show in San Diego. The winner will receive a trip for two to Ireland, courtesy of Syngenta Professional Products. |
 In other news... Greens of envy Olympic Club members and 2012 U.S. Open reap benefits of converting from Poa annua to bentgrass. Posted: 11/19/2009 Read more » News and people briefs Register now for New England turf show, Toro introduces walk-behind trencher, Sipcam adds to sales staff Posted: 11/19/2009 Read more » A better divot digger Motorized device developed at the University of Arkansas produces uniform damage quickly and could help advance turf recovery research. Posted: 11/19/2009 Read more » Currier moving on from Bethpage Site of this year's U.S. Open to get new superintendent and 15th green. Posted: 11/18/2009 Read more » Economic struggles mean finding more fat to trim Superintendents look for ways to cut due to shrinking budgets. Posted: 11/16/2009 Read more » Complete news index »
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