Golfdom, October 2011

in different aspects of stewardship The Environmental Institute for Golf EIFG is the philanthropic sister organization of the GCSAA Its committed to making golf more compatible with nature One of the most valuable services supported by the EIFG is the Edge an online archive of some of the best environmental case studies relating to golf courses www eifg org Turn to page 18 for ACCUSATION 1 Get the IMPERMEABLE barrier Featuring the NEW Air Flow System Not just another Turf Cover Minimizes temperature fluctuations Protects from ice damage crown hydration and desiccation Lightweight and durable for years of easy installation storage www GreenJacket com gdm 888 786 2683 Actual user photos 20 YEARS STRONG Complete Line of Irrigation Hose Highly Efficient Full Flow Couplings w w w g o l f d om c om Golfdom 17 NZ028 We tti ng Agen ts NZ031 N ozzle s Dura Flow Clear GH Series GH Series Ultralite Applicators not retouched DeSpITe gOlfS rOOTS IN STewArDShIp SOme peOple STIll ClINg TO A STereOType ThAT emergeD SeverAl DeCADeS AgO When it comes to environmental stewardship modern superintendents are part student part seasoned professional Their education comes from some of the latest university research and a comprehensive curriculum in studies ranging from agronomy economics and of course stewardship Superintendents see a bigger ecosystem that is inter connected through millions of smaller parts and they know that each action impacts the whole system They see daily how their courses clean air and water trap carbon provide habitat create jobs conduct research and yes even allow the game of golf to be played Superintendents view their profession as a calling not just a job They remember the past work for today and plan for the future Thats why when people are willing to listen they learn that superintendents are advocates not only for the game of golf but also for the precious land on which it is played