In the November/December 2010 edition of “The BoardRoom” magazine, Erik Larsen, ASGCA commented on the environmental, social, and financial values of golf courses. In regards to courses’ environmental benefits, Larsen wrote that golf courses serve as habitats for...
(Source: Associated Press) In dismissing a personal injury lawsuit, New York’s top court ruled that slices, hooks, and other errant shots are common hazards on the links, and a golfer cannot expect to get a warning shout of “Fore!” every time a ball comes his way. In...
(Source: Rain Bird) Three Rain Bird Academy classes have been approved by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) for Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) Continuing Education (CE) hours. The approved classes are the Introduction to Irrigation and...
(Source: Rain Bird) Rain Bird’s 2011 Intelligent Use of Water Film Competition is now accepting entries from amateur and experienced filmmakers who want to raise awareness of the need for effective, efficient and responsible water use. Now in its fourth year,...
(Source: Rain Bird) Agriculture and water management experts convened in the heart of California’s Central valley on March 15, 2011 to participate in The Intelligent Use of Water Summit: California Agriculture at a Crossroads. The event, presented by Rain Bird in...
A new flyer focusing on the cost of maintaining a golf course – designed to assist golf course owners and managers balancing short-term expenses with long-term expectations – is now available from the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA). “The Cost...
