The Lansing, Mich. club opened its new facility on July 19th after a 10-month project to completely replace and expand its 47-year-old pool. The University Club of Michigan State University’s brand-new $2.5 million outdoor pool facility opened on July 19th, after a 10-month renovation that included the complete replacement and expansion of the Lansing, Mich.…
Kalamazoo (Mich.) CC Helps to Revitalize Idle Course for Youth Group and Veterans
A staff effort led by Superintendent John Fulling donated labor and equipment to revive Custer Greens Golf Course in Battle Creek, Mich. In addition to players from the local VA Medical Center, the course is now being used by New Level Sports, an organization that provides afterschool safe space and youth opportunities, for a pilot program in turf and golf-course management that has been developed in partnership with Michigan State University.
Owning It
After more than 45 years in the golf industry, primarily as a superintendent, Bob Maibusch was looking for something different. As majority owner of Pine Grove Springs GC, he’s found that even as things change, much still remains the same.
Grass Sets Out to Keep GCSAA Growing
In addition to his fitting surname, as the newly elected President of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, Peter J. Grass of Hilands GC in Billings, Mont. brings the unique perspective of a nine-hole facility to his new post.
Assistant Superintendent at Linville GC Wins Top Scholar Award from GCSAA
Scott Watson, who has been pursuing a turfgrass management degree at Rutgers University while working at the North Carolina club, earned the top prize of $6,000 from the program, which awards a total of $30,000 to turfgrass management students.
Birmingham (Mich.) CC Begins $2.2M Course Restoration and Improvement Project
The Tom Bendelow-designed course that hosted the 1953 PGA Championship will reopen on Memorial Day weekend next year to mark its 100th anniversary with enhancements that include total regrassing, bunker renovation and additions, irrigation upgrades, green and fairway drainage, and renovations of two holes.
Michigan State University Releases New Turfgrass Cultivar to Combat Dollar Spot
The announcement of the new variety, “Flagstick,” comes after twenty years of research by turf experts at the university to help combat the insidious foliar disease, which is responsible for more chemical spending worldwide than any other turfgrass malady.
Beals Enjoying ‘Golden Ticket’ Experience at Midland (Mich.) CC
Daniel “Todd” Beals has stepped in as General Manager after Steve Pedersen’s retirement and continued the club’s transformation into a family-oriented “resort” environment.
GCSAA Awards 54-year-old Student Top Prize in 2014 Scholars Competition
Gerry Navarre, a Michigan State University student pursuing a second career in turf management, earned the top prize of $6,000. A total of 14 awards were given.
First—and Lasting—Impressions
First impressions are more important than most realize. Especially for Ted Gillary, Executive Manager of the Detroit (Mich.) Athletic Club (DAC), whose first impression of the venerable city club eventually had a far-reaching and fundamental impact on its food-and-beverage program.
Birchwood Farms G&CC Appoints New GM/COO
The Harbor Springs, Mich., club’s Board of Trustees unanimously selected Jeffrey Anderson to fill the management role as of February 1. Other club industry appointments include Mark Woodward as Senior Vice President of Operations at OB Sports Golf Management; Wendell Haskins as Senior Director of Diversity and Multi-Cultural Initiatives at The PGA of America; and Debbie Nipper as Vice President of Client and Vendor Relations for International Club Suppliers.
GCSAA Names Three Student Essay Contest Winners
Derek Pruyne, John Parvin and Dan Strey earned the scholarships by submitting essays on golf course management, focusing on topics such as atmospheric carbon dioxide in turfgrass systems and synthetic herbicides. The first-place entry may be published or excerpted in the association’s official publication, GCM.