The Golf Course Superintendents Association of Northern California

Brian Nettz, CGCS is all smiles with the Superintendent of the Year award at the CA Golf Writers Banquet in Pebble Beach.

C O V E R Come On Out to the Ballpark and Reward Your Crew

F E A T U R E S 12 GCSANC adds to the Success

of Play Golf America Day

GALLERY

8 Photo Gallery

CALENDAR

10 Events Calendar

Jim Clark of HortScience was the keynote speaker atthe Superintendent's Workshop

at the Presidio Golf Course.

C O N T E N T S STRICTLY BUSINESS

3 President's Message

4 Office Notes

6 Naumann's NorCal News

ThruTheGreen Published bimonthly by the

Golf Course Superintendents Association of Northern California

EDITOR Kenneth D. Williams, CGCS

PUBLISHER Man-Yin Tang

ASSOCIATION MANAGER Barbara Mikel

MEDIA Emmy Moore Minister

Media Consultant

July August 2007

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Summer is in full swing and things are busier than ever. Superintendents earn every dime of their paycheck this t ime of the year while juggling several tasks and trying to keep turf grass alive in stressful conditions. We are a resilient group and our true colors are illustrated during the summer months. Keep things in perspective and don't hesitate to call your colleagues.

Pat Finlen, CGCS, The Olympic Club took t ime out of his busy schedule to attend our May Board Meeting at Presidio Golf Course. Pat reviewed our Strategic Plan with the board and offered helpful suggestion to reach our goals outl ined in the plan. It was reassuring to see the progress our association has made since the plan was created in early 2005. Our current Board will continue forward and use the Strategic Plan as our roadmap.

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The Superintendent Institute will be held at The Course at Wente Vineyards September 24-25th, 2007 in Livermore, CA. Steve Byrne of Mira Vista G&CC, Glenn Mathews and Gill Stiles of Santa Rosa G&CC (Past President) have been working hard on revamping the Institute. The Board decided to combine the Joint Meeting with the Sierra Nevada Chapter and the Institute this year. This should increase participation and provide education hours for several Superintendents. Monday will include a morning shotgun golf tournament followed by a vendor trade show, reception, and other fun events. Tuesday will be a full day of education. Please plan on attending. Details to follow soon.

The 75th Anniversary Celebration will be held at Sequoyah Country Club on Monday, October 15, 2007. You will not want to miss this event, so please mark your calendar today. Being one of our Charter Members, Sequoyah CC is going to be a great host. Look for e-mail updates on this event. I look forward to seeing everyone at the future meetings.

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As I write this column, I'm hearing about drought conditions on both sides of the country. Water restrictions are beginning to increase pressures on golf revenues and it sounds serious. "Chicken Little" or "The Real Thing7?

You may get a better idea by visiting the Georgia 6CSA web site where you will find the following (plus a lot more!):

"Level 2 Drought Declared"

"Due to drought conditions across Georgia, the Director of the Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has issued a level two drought declaration for the entire state. The declaration requires that Georgians immediately follow a more stringent outdoor water use schedule."The level two drought schedule is as follows:

Odd-numbered addresses may water only on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays-12 midnight to 10 a.m.

Even-numbered and unnumbered addresses may water only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays-12 midnight to 10 a.m.

*** This applies to Golf Course Fairways ***

So, that's Georgia not us. Well that's r ight . . . for now! It is definitely time to address this issue! We could actually use some eager, intelligent and hard working superintendents to join ongoing efforts regarding water and chemical use in Northern California. If you're interested, please give me a call.

On a brighter and more immediate note, GCSANC is celebrating its 75th year as a superintendent's association. It was originally organized and operated to address issues impacting the greenkeeping profession. A 75th Anniversary Committee co-chaired by GCSANC Director, Brian Morris, CGCS and Brian Bagley has formed and held its first meeting. Thanks to Superintendent Terry Grasso and General Manager Tom Schunn, Sequoyah Golf & Country Club will host our 75th Anniversary Meeting on October 15,2007.

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Kevin Pryseski, C G C S has just started his renovation at Marin Country Club. It includes rebuilding fairways, greens and tees along with a new irrigation system. John Harbott le is the architect on the project . . .Thomas Bastis, C G C S at Cali fornia Golf Club, is also in the middle of a renovation project that includes re-routing the front nine, re-grassing the entire course and install ing a new irrigation system. His remodel is being designed by Kyle Phillips.... Mike Sousa at Richmond CC is midstream on the installation of a new fairway drainage system. It is being installed by Turf Drainage West and David Steel Steve Byrne, Super intendent at Mira Vista CC, is in his last of a three year fairway drainage project. It is also being installed by T.D.W Ken Wil l iams, C G C S at Stanford GC is construct ing a 30-acre practice facility for the university golf teams and selected donors. Jason Blasi of RTJ II is designing the project; Colony Landscape is doing the construct ion. The project features six ful l-scale greens modeled after work of renowned golf course architects

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On June 4th, Superintendent Jim Paresi of Saratoga CC hosted a number of superintendents for the second annual Carne Asada Classic. Players were treated to 18 holes of golf, an all you can eat Carne Asada barbeque, and plenty of liquid refreshment. Plans are to continue this great event in the years to come!

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G r o w i n g the g a m e of golf is a co l labora t ive ef for t . Vo lun teers ga ther at T h e C G C S A boo th du r ing Sac ramen to ' s Play Golf A m e r i c a Day at Hagg in O a k s Golf C o m p l e x . (L to R) E W G A Represen ta t i ve Sal ly Saunde rs , P G A Director of Ins t ruct ion Tom Mor ton , G C S A N C / S N G C S A M e m b e r J im Ferr in, (Front) G C S A N C M e m b e r J im Irvine, a n d S N G C S A Aff i l ia te M e m b e r J a s m i n e Schel l .

Even the U P S de l ivery m a n s tops by the C G C S A Booth at Play Golf A m e r i c a Day. (Center ) J a s m i n e Sche l l ( S N G C S A Aff i l ia te m e m b e r ) w i th W e s t e r n Fa rm Se rv i ces a n d J im I rv ine ( G C S A N C M e m b e r ) d i scuss the i m p o r t a n c e of p roper bal l ma rk repair.

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