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 From the News Desk...News and people briefsAugust rounds drop marginallyNationwide year-over-year rounds played dropped 1 percent in August, according to the National Golf Rounds Played Report.The report is a collaborative effort of Golf Datatech, the National Golf Foundation, PGA of America and National Golf Course Owners Association. Rounds were up 18 percent in August in Louisiana compared with the same month in 2008. Other notable gains were in Arkansas, where rounds played were up by 15 percent, Florida (13 percent), Nevada (9.7 percent), Colorado (9.6 percent), North and South Dakota (7.7 percent), Alabama (6.7 percent) and Texas (6.3 percent). The biggest losses compared with August 2008 were Hawaii, where play was down by 14.8 percent and Iowa, Michigan and New Jersey (all down between 11 percent and 12 percent). With the marginal loss, year-to-date rounds played are dead flat, according to the report, which samples data provided from 4,070 courses nationwide. GIS registration now openRegistration is open for next year’s GCSAA Education Conference and Golf Industry Show, scheduled for Feb. 8-12 in San Diego.GCSAA members can register online at www.gcsaa.org . Non-member registration opens Oct. 29. In other GCSAA news candidates for the association’s 2010 elections have been set. James Fitzroy, CGCS at Wollaston Recreational Facility/Presidents Golf Club in North Quincy, Mass., stands to succeed Mark Kuhns, CGCS, as president. Robert Randquist, CGCS at Boca Rio Golf Club in Boca Raton, Fla., will run as vice president. Pat Finlen, CGCS at The Olympic Club in San Francisco, and Sanford Queen, CGCS at the City of Overland Park, Kan., are on the ballot for secretary/treasurer. Bob Farren, CGCS at Pinehurst Resort, Todd Lukes, CGCS at Palouse Ridge Golf Course in Pullman, Wash., Bill Maynard, CGCS at Milburn Golf and Country Club in Shawnee Mission, Kan., and Mike Wooten, CGCS at Cedar Ridge Country Club in Broken Arrow, Okla., are running for two vacancies on the association’s board of directors. Jake tweaks western dealer alignmentsJacobsen recently realigned its dealer responsibilities in the western United States.Golf Ventures West has been named as a dealer for Jacobsen golf and turf equipment in Northern California and western Nevada, which previously was covered by H.V. Carter Co. Golf Ventures has been servicing Southern California, Arizona and Las Vegas since 2004. C&M Golf and Grounds Equipment will be Jacobsen’s dealer in Colorado, New Mexico, western Texas and parts of Wyoming and Nebraska. This area previously was serviced by McPhilomy Commercial Products Co. C&M has been servicing Jacobsen clients in central and south Texas since 1978. For more information, visit www.jacobsen.com . Toro, Disney team to educate First Tee studentsA total of 50 students from First Tee chapters around the world will be heading to Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla., next month for the third annual Future Leaders Forum.The three-day educational program sponsored by The Toro Co. and Walt Disney World, is designed to help attendees develop and improve leadership skills, prepare for college and explore career disciplines in an outside golf. Attendees will receive hands-on education from industry professionals about career opportunities in tournament operations, golf course management and hospitality. For more information, visit www.thetorocompany.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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