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 From the News Desk...News and people briefsArchitect was sensitive to restoring Ross designsNoted golf course architect Fred Garbin died Sept. 6. He was 81.A past president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects, Garbin was a graduate of Penn State’s turfgrass program and was noted for his artistic ability in designing golf courses – both on paper and from the earth. He completed much of his work while partnering in business with father-in-law Jim Harrison, also an ASGCA past president. Garbin designed and remodeled more than 100 golf courses, primarily in New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia, including Sewickley Heights Golf Club in Sewickley, Pa., The Links at Erie Village in Manilus, N.Y., and Blacksburg (Va.) Country Club. He was especially sensitive in remodeling courses designed by Donald Ross, who was a friend to Harrison, according to ASGCA. Survivors include wife Joan and son Calvin Peter. Contributions in Garbin’s name can be made to the ASGCA Foundation. Per his wishes, there was no memorial service. NGF study debunks golf mythA recent report by the National Golf Foundation shows that golf is not necessarily a game only for the rich.The report, entitled The Cost of Golf, shows that on average nearly one-third of core golfers pay less than $40 per round, including cart, while 8 percent pay more than $70. The average green fee, with cart, that was reported by golfers was $46, according to the report. Walkers, who comprise almost one-third of all rounds played in the United States, reported spending $36 per round. For more information, visit www.ngf.org . Irrigation guide available to association membersThe Irrigation Association’s 2009 Member Report and Resource Guide now is available.A quick reference guide to information about the association, the publication includes information about the group’s work, activities in government affairs, educational opportunities and certification requirements. It also includes contact information for staff, committee and board members, as well as information about other association initiatives. For more information about the guide, to request a copy or to learn more about association membership, visit www.irrigation.org/findamember . Sipcam retools business modelSipcamAdvan recently launched its new corporate brand design. The company, a division of Sipcam-Oxon, now is divided into two distinct units – agriculture business unit and specialty business unit that serves the turf and ornamental markets, as well as home and garden, pest management and industrial markets.Each unit now has separate sales and customer support units. The move comes in advance of the company’s announced plans of bringing several new products to market in the second half of the year. For more information, visit www.sipcamadvan.com . |
 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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