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April 2010
 


April 2010
Volume 78 • Number 4

 

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After almost two years of struggles and hardships, a few glimmers of economic hope have begun to show themselves. Unemployment rates have leveled off, the stock market has slowly climbed and there is some encouraging news in the housing markets.

But have any of those glimmers made their way into the golf business? In this issue of GCM, we take an in-depth look at several facets of the golf course management industry — from construction and design, to turfgrass seed sales and research — and assess their economic health.

Also, we look back at San Diego and the 2010 GCSAA Education Conference and Golf Industry Show.

This month’s cover photo, by Aiden Bradley (golfcoursephotography.com), features the 10th hole at Kukio Golf Club in Kailua Kona, Hawaii, where 27-year GCSAA member Scott Nair is the Class A superintendent.

Bounce back?
Although some segments of the golf industry are showing signs of economic life, others still have a long row to hoe.
A little bit of tunnel light?
Final numbers surpass pre-show expectations in many areas.
Gadgets galore
If you missed out on this year’s Golf Industry Show in San Diego, here’s a primer on the latest and greatest products to hit the golf management industry.
All in the family
Following in the footsteps of a superintendent father, Adam Hess works overtime to claim the 2010 GCSAA National Championship.
Following the savings footprint
You can reduce carbon emissions and save money, consultants say.

Career
Homework

Shop
Measuring the wind

Environment
Going green, saving green

Assistants
Navigating the renovation process

Turf
A bloomin’ pesticide

Water
New Clean Water Act permits in the works

President's message

Inside GCM

Front nine

Photo quiz

Industry news

Product news

Coming up

On Course

New members

On the move

In memoriam

Reflections

 


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