GCBAA launches new web site
The Golf Course Builders Association of America recently launched a newly redesigned web site to improve the online experience for its members, clients and visitors.
The new site offers faster navigation, easier accessibility, smarter interface and other new features. Created with the user experience in mind, the web site has been designed for improved compatibility with today's browsers and mobile devices.The new site makes it easier for visitors to find builder members, and includes an interactive calendar, online forms, social media integration, enhanced member profiles and is compatible with mobile devices.
Rain Bird names new sales manager
Rain Bird Golf recently named Andy Burns as its new district sales manager for Georgia and the Carolinas.
He will be responsible for working with Rain Bird Golf's distribution network in that region to further develop and enhance the company's current market presence. Rain Bird Golf added this new district sales manager position to increase distributor support and facilitate stronger partnerships with golf facilities.Before joining Rain Bird Golf, Burns was a territory sales manager in Walterboro, South Carolina for 12 years. There, he focused on golf irrigation sales and project management in South Carolina and Georgia.
Georgia GCSA awards scholarships to nine students
The Georgia Golf Course Superintendents Association recently awarded scholarships to nine students through its legacy program. The scholarship offers educational aid to children and grandchildren of Georgia GCSA members. The awards are funded by the Georgia GCSA and sponsored by Jerry Pate Turf and Irrigation.
Applications were reviewed independently by the Georgia GCSA scholarship committee. Criteria for selection included: academic achievement, extracurricular and community involvement, leadership and outside employment. Students were required to submit two essays. One or more of the applicant's parents or grandparents must have been a Georgia GCSA member for five or more consecutive years and must be a currently active Georgia GCSA member in one of the following classifications: A, B, C, Retired A, Retired B or AA Life. Students must be enrolled full-time at an accredited institution for the next academic year.
This year's recipients were: Karli Durden (daughter of Joe Durden, Savannah Lakes Golf Village, McCormick, South Carolina); Joshua Abrams (Mark Abrams, Wolf Creek Golf Club, Atlanta); Austin Geter (Jimmy Geter, CGCS, AA Life); Hannah Kepple and Morgan Kepple (Ralph Kepple, CGCS, East Lake Golf Club, Atlanta); Lydia Connally (Steve Connally, CGCS, Fox Creek/Legacy Golf Links, Alpharetta); Megan McCord (granddaughter of Ron Sinnock, AA Life); Ashley Wilder (Gary Wilder, Club Corp, LaGrange); Tabitha Williams (Fred Williams, Apple Mountain Golf Club, Clarksville).