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 From the News Desk...Recognize the bestEach year, golf course superintendents confront and overcome myriad challenges in ways that leave members, golfers, general managers, owners, operators, assistants and even employees scratching their heads in amazement. That is why for the past 10 years we have chosen to honor the best of the best through TurfNet’s Superintendent of the Year Award – presented by Syngenta. Nominations from last year included such praise as: “The golf course is the best it's ever looked, and it plays as good as it looks,” . . . “My heart sings when I'm on his turf,” . . . “Looks like Augusta National during the Masters - throughout the whole year.” And these comments reflect nominees who were not among our list of finalists. 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 Superintendent of the Year Award – presented by 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... Study examines spring pre-stress fertility programs Research finds no correlation between biostimulant applications before spring core cultivation and recovery. Posted: 09/02/2010 Read more » Aquatrols, TurfNet present Water Week The series of five Webinars is aimed at helping superintendents manage water and soils more efficiently. Posted: 09/01/2010 Read more » News and people briefs Registration opens soon for Irrigation Show, Briggs & Stratton elects new chairman, FMC taps new director for professional solutions division Posted: 09/01/2010 Read more » GCSAA selects firm in search for new CEO Kansas City-based company will open search process for Mark Woodward's successor in October. Posted: 08/31/2010 Read more » Water foul! Research shows that droppings from non-migratory geese on turf can result in nitrogen runoff into adjacent bodies of water. Posted: 08/26/2010 Read more » Complete news index » |
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