Moderate weather and a desire by players to get to the course combined for a strong first quarter of 2015 for golfers in the United Kingdom. “Golf Business News” reports a 14% increase, according to a survey from Sports Marketing Surveys, Inc....
Bill Bergin, ASGCA, and Bergin Golf Designs have announced planned work at four U.S. courses, including a remodel of the practice facility at the Honours Course in Chattanogga, Tennessee. “Golf Course Industry” reports: Bergin Golf Designs has announced...
The “Desert Sun” in Palm Springs, California, noted in a recent articles that water challenges facing all aspects of California business – inlcuding the golf industry – is becoming the “new norm.” Adjustments are being made at...
John Singleton, who spent 37 years with The Toro Company, died April 25 at age 89. Singleton was the recipient of the ASGCA Donald Ross Award in 2005 and was a friend to scores of men and women in the golf industry. Toro released a statement saying: John touched many...
The Golf Assocaition of Ontario (Canada) has inducted ASGCA Past President Doug Carrick into the Ontario Golf Hall of Fame in the builder category. The induction ceremony took place May 6. According the the organization’s press release, Carrick said, “I...
ASGCA Past President Rees Jones provided his unique perspective on the golf industry to “Golf Course Architecture” magazine, saying, “The industry is picking up.” Jones noted that despite the economic challenges of recent years, opportunities...
Chris Wilczynski, ASGCA, is overseeing an extensive tree-management project at Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club in Grand Blanc, Michigan, reports “Golf Course Architecture.” The magazine reports: “The work will remedy turf issues on a number of...
After three years of planning, design, permitting and approvals, the Forest Preserve District of Du Page County in Illinois is poised to begin construction on the full redevelopment of Oak Meadows Golf Preserve in Addison, Illinois, led by the design work of ASGCA...
Paul Roche, national sales manager for Rain Bird – an ASGCA Major Partner in Education – addressed the challenge of the rising cost of water in the April issue of “Superintendent” magazine. Roche looked at recent water developments and provided...
Two members of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) achieved Fellow member status at the recent ASGCA Annual Meeting in La Jolla, California. Those named Fellows are Vicki Martz, Jacksonville, Florida; and Fred Bliss, Santa Rosa, California. Fellow...
