Remodeling University
Remodeling University Comes to Bay Area
The American Society of Golf Course Architects, in cooperation with the Northern California Golf Association and the Olympic Club in San Francisco, is proud to announce an educational symposium series entitled “Remodel University, A Short Course for a Better Course.” The program is designed to educate golf course decision-makers on the basics of the golf course remodeling process.
The event has been scheduled for April 25, 2001 at the famed Olympic Club. Registration will begin at 8 a.m.; with the seminar starting at 9 a.m. Lunch will be provided for attendees with the program ending at 3 p.m.
The program is a must for those clubs who are planning or thinking about remodeling their existing golf course. Topics of interest include the budgeting and planning processes as well as the roles and responsibilities of the architects, builders and superintendents.
The one-day session will highlight some of the brightest names in golf course architecture. Noted speakers include: Robert Muir Graves, John Harbottle, Bruce Charlton and Kyle Phillips.
These seminars have been held throughout the country during the last two years to rave reviews. Educational credits from the GCSAA, CMAA and the PGA are available to those enrollees who attend the daylong session.
Early registration for the event is highly recommended, as a large turnout is anticipated. To register, contact The American Society of Golf Course Architects at 312-372-7090 or go to their website at www.remodelinguniversity.org. Cost for the event is $199 in advance or $229 at the door.
NCGA Superintendent Intern Program announces vacancies
The highly successful NCGA Superintendent Intern Program is now taking applications for three openings in the golf course superintendent internship program. This superintendent intern program, the only one of its kind in the nation, is seeking motivated individuals who want to learn the ins and outs of golf course maintenance.
The Superintendent Intern Program promotes the concept of learning all aspects of golf course maintenance ranging from basic managerial skills to equipment technician during the twenty-four month timeframe. The program has a rich history of individuals who completed the program and who have gone on to become outstanding golf course superintendents.
The paid internship can take as long as two-years to complete depending upon previous work experience. The program requires participants to complete ten blocks of instruction. The blocks of instruction include: Course Introduction/Section Responsibilities, Equipment Operator, Turf Management, Irrigation Systems Management, Maintenance of Equipment, Managerial Skills, Course Projects, Environment Awareness Project, Daily Course Maintenance and Tournament Preparation.
Interns will be required to participate in one NCGA Rules of Golf workshop and attend at least two regional superintendents association meetings each year. The interns will also attend the National GCSAA trade show once during their tenure. All interns will be required to successfully pass all of the requirements to become a certified California Applicator.
Applicants must have at least two years of college with course work that includes courses in agronomy, horticulture, or turf management. Four-year graduates are also encouraged to apply. Prior work experience on a golf course is highly recommended. The applicants must also understand the game of golf.
Geographic areas tentatively slated to receive an NCGA intern in 2001 are the Sacramento, East Bay and Lake Tahoe regions. All clubs selected to host an intern are NCGA member clubs.
For more information on this program, interested individuals can go the NCGA web site at www.ncga.org and click on the Turfgrass Services link to review qualifications and print off a copy of the application. All applications must be postmarked by May 10, 2001.
This Just In ...
This column would be remiss to mention a recent event that is very memorable and newsworthy for me. My wife and I are proud parents of twin boys born on February 5th. Reed Michael and Mason Doyle are now the new apples and oranges of their parents’ eyes. The fraternal siblings are doing great and have given Mom and Dad a new meaning for the words interrupted sleep.
