In recognition of their commitment to environmental stewardship, Los Lagos Golf Course in San Jose, Calif., and its certified golf course superintendent, Alan R. Andreasen, have been named the overall winners of the 2005 Golf Course Superintendents Association of America/Golf Digest Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards. Syngenta Professional Products and Rain Bird Corp., Golf Division are the presenting partners of the award.
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· National public and overall: Alan R. Andreasen, CGCS, Las Lagos Golf Course, San Jose, Calif.; California GCSA;
· National private: David J. Faucher, CGCS, TPC at River’s Bend, Maineville, Ohio; Greater Cincinnati GCSA;
· National resort (tie): Troy E. Russell, Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, Bandon, Ore; Oregon GCSA; and Anthony L. Williams, CGCS, Renaissance PineIsle Resort & Golf Club, Sugar Hill, Ga.; Georgia GCSA; and
· International: Ben J. Marshall, Club Pelican Golf Course, Golden Beach, Queensland, Australia; Australian GCSA.
Golf course superintendents and their courses that have been named national, chapter or merit winners will be formally recognized Feb. 10, during the general session of the 2006 Golf Industry Show, Feb. 9 through 11, in Atlanta, Ga. In addition, program sponsors will make donations to The Environmental Institute for Golf, the philanthropic organization of the GCSAA, in the names of all national and chapter winners.
“Through their efforts, these individuals and facilities have been vital in preserving the natural character of the golf course while protecting the delicate ecosystem and native wildlife and habitat to enrich the natural experience of the game of golf,” says GCSAA president Tim O’Neill, CGCS.
“These environmental leaders are prime examples of why golf courses can be valuable assets to a community,” Roger Schiffman, vice president and managing editor of Golf Digest says. “Golf courses have a positive effect on a community and we are pleased to join GCSAA in communicating how that happens on the course.”
An independent panel of judges representing national environmental groups, turfgrass experts, university research and members of the golf community conducted the award selection.
The Environmental Leaders in Golf Award recognizes golf course superintendents and their courses for overall course management excellence in the areas of resource conservation, water quality management, integrated pest management, wildlife/habitat management and education/outreach. In addition, these categories are judged on sustainability, criticality, originality and technology implementation/use.
In addition to the national winners, 12 chapter winners as well as nine merit winners were selected from GCSAA’s 104 affiliated chapters.
2005 ELGA Chapter Winners
Public facilities (facility and chapter)
· Joel S. Blaker, CGCS, Old Greenwood Gold Course, Truckee, Calif.; Sierra Nevada GCSA;
· Mark Krick, CGCS, The Homestead, Lakewood, Colo.; Rocky Mountain GCSA;
· Jason M. Kubel, TPC of Tampa Bay, Lutz, Fla.; Florida West Coast GCSA;
· David C. Phipps, Stone Creek Golf Club, Oregon City, Ore.; Oregon GCSA; and
· Timothy P. Powers, CGCS, Crystal Springs Golf Course, Burlingame, Calif.; GCSA of Northern California.
Private facilities (facility and chapter)
· Thomas G. Brodeur, TPC of Boston, Norton, Mass.; GCSA of New England;
· Paul F. Grogan, CGCS, TPC of the Twin Cities, Blaine, Minn.; Minnesota GCSA;
· Dale L. Hahn, CGCS, TPC at Summerlin, Las Vegas, Nev.; Southern Nevada GCSA;
· Mark A. Johnson, CGCS, TPC at Craig Ranch, McKinney, Texas; North Texas GCSA;
· John M. Kulka, TPC of Michigan, Dearborn, Mich.; Greater Detroit GCSA;
· Michael J. Perham, CGCS, The Landings Club, Savannah, Ga.; Carolinas GCSA; and
· Roger A. Stewart, CGCS, TPC at Jasna Polana, Princeton, N.J.; GCSA of New Jersey.
2005 ELGA Merit Winners
Public facilities (facility and chapter)
· Pamela C. Smith, CGCS, Blackberry Patch Golf Club, Coldwater, Mich.; Michiana GCSA; and
· Kim B. Wood, TPC at The Canyons, Las Vegas, Nev.; Southern Nevada GCSA.
Private facilities (facility and chapter)
· Michael D. Crawford, CGCS, TPC at Sugarloaf, Duluth, Ga.; Georgia GCSA;
· David R. Dettmer, CGCS, TPC at Piper Glen, Charlotte, N.C.; Carolinas GCSA;
· Harlyn F. Goldman, CGCS, Ocean Pines Golf & Country Club, Berlin, Md.; Eastern Shore Association of GCS; and
· Russell C. Vandehey, CGCS, The Oregon Golf Club, West Linn, Ore.; Oregon GCSA.
Resort Facilities (facility and chapter)
· Ryan J. Bancroft, Salishan Spa and Golf Resort, Gleneden Beach, Ore.; Oregon GCSA;
· Guy A. Evans, CGCS, Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis Club, Jackson Hole, Wyo.; Peaks and Prairies GCSA; and
· Robert B. Karnes, Walk Disney World Golf Courses (Eagle Pines & Osprey Ridge), Lake Buena Vista, Fla.; Central Florida GCSA.
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