The El Cerrito, Calif., club plans to change back to its original name, Berkeley Country Club, and made the decision without discussing it with the city. One councilman said the city should move events from the venue if the club does not reconsider the name change.
Fluid Situation
Golf course superintendents are learning to keep their heads above water while taking a larger role in helping to manage this precious, but increasingly capricious, commodity—not only for their properties, but also for their communities and regions.
GCSAA Undergoes Organizational Restructuring
As part of the restructuring, Matt Shatto will take on the role of Chief Operating Officer as of January 1, and J.D. Dockstader will become Chief Business Developer Officer. Jeff Bollig, Senior Director, Communications, and Greg Lyman, Director of Environmental Programs, will both move on from their roles with GCSAA.
South Florida Golf Courses Recharge Aquifer
Though many golf courses get a bad rap for hogging finite water supplies, turfgrass on golf courses in South Florida helps send clean water to the Biscayne Aquifer by filtering out pesticides, chemicals and other pollutants. During heavy rains, courses can give back up to 15 times the total drinking water used in the course of two months.
GCSAA to Address Environmental Strategies at Symposium on Affordable Golf
GCSAA’s environmental programs director, Greg Lyman, will speak at the first-ever Symposium on Affordable Golf, to be held Nov. 8 at Southern Pines (N.C.) Golf Club. The free, one-day event will bring together industry representatives for an open discussion on the challenges golf faces as an expensive recreational option and the need to…
Q&A With Certified Golf Course Superintendent Anthony Williams About the EIFG’s Efforts
As part of its new program, Golf’s Drive Toward Sustainability, the Environmental Institute for Golf (EIFG) has established a coalition to identify, review and establish best management practices (BMPs) that will apply to golf course properties nationwide. The EIFG has formed five working groups-Oversight, Energy Conservation, Pollution Prevention, Water Conservation and Water Quality Protection-to implement…
Stewards of the Land
As club and resort properties take leadership roles in environmental initiatives, they’re not only creating a more positive image, but also becoming more efficient operators.
Pillars of the Community
Golf courses have long had a reputation as poor land uses and as environmental spoilers. Through concerted efforts of industry stakeholders, however, golf courses are taking on new roles as community assets. “Frequently, golf courses are about the only green space in urban areas other than a park,” notes Terry Stratton, Golf Course Superintendent at…