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The Superintendent's Corner

Matt Shaffer, Merion Golf Club

Superintendents were green before green was in VOGUE!
"It is time that we get more innovative in our challenging economic and environmentally sensitive times, but there is no better group that is adaptive to challenges and changes than GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS!"

 

Mark Williams

Successfully Discouraging a Seasonal Nuisance
"A year ago we had up to 1,000 Canadian geese visiting our course, now I have about 5-6 that are a part of our seasonal wildlife at the end of the course."

 

Joel Blaker, Tahoe Mountain Club

Golf…Environmentally Friendly?
“ Old Greenwood opened in the fall of 2004 and on September 14, 2005 we became the first Certified Gold Audubon Signature Sanctuary golf course in the state of California. “

 



James J. Roney Jr. Director of Golf Course and Grounds Saucon Valley Country Club
National environmental award winner hosts major championship
"I don't know where we'd be without the drainage," Roney told Mark Wogenrich of the Allentown (Pa.) Morning Call in a June 24 article. "A few years ago, after rain like this, the course would have been unplayable."
   

Craig Currier (right), the man in charge of golf course maintenance at this year's Open at Bethpage.
GCSAA CEO, 2008 U.S. Open host lauds efforts
“Having served as the host golf course superintendent for the 2008 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines, I fully appreciate what a massive undertaking it is even when the weather cooperates,” Woodward said.
   

MARRIOTT GOLF NAMES SCOTT BENDER GOLF GROUNDS MANAGER OF THE YEAR
“Scott Bender exemplifies the qualities of a great leader,” said David Robinson, Director of Golf Grounds, Marriott Golf.
   

Currier has Bethpage Black ready for U.S. Open
“I think it’s going to be even better than the first time," said Currier, who has directed golf course management operations at Bethpage's five courses for the past 12 years. "We’ve had another seven years to get everything ready and just the way we want it
   

Recycled water creates ponds on a Las Vegas golf course. (Credit: Photo by Dale Devitt)
Keeping Golf Courses Green When Fresh Water Is Limited
"Based on the results of this study, we believe reuse water should be embraced by the golf course industry", stated Devitt.
   
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