Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
The CAGCS would like to thank the following individuals for volunteering their time and organizations for their support to complete the Connecticut Golf Industry BMP Guide. The efforts of these individuals will guide future generations of superintendents and help educate all stakeholders within the state. Thank you to superintendents and industry associates who provided photo contributions.
Stakeholder Review Team
David Arconti, Connecticut State Representative and Energy + Tech Chair
Candace Bartholomew, Pesticide Use and GMOs, Cooperative Extension, University of Connecticut, O&T/GCS
Chris Bellucci, Supervising Environmental Analyst, Bureau of Water Protection and Land Reuse, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Kevin Doyle, GCSAA Northeast Field Representative
Corrine Fitting, Supervising Environmental Analyst, Water Planning & Management Division, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Tim Gerrish, Landscape Architect and Golf Course Architect
Mike Huck, Water Quality/Irrigation Consultant, former USGA Agronomist
John Hudak, Environmental Planning Manager, South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority
Traci Iott, Supervising Environmental Analyst, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Diane Jorsey, Supervising Environmental Analyst, Pesticide Management Division, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Joe LaCava, Caddie to Tiger Woods
Kevin Miele, Turfgrass Research Assistant at University of Connecticut
Mike Moraghan, Executive Director, CSGA
Tim Moraghan, Owner of Aspire-Golf, Past Chief Agronomist of the USGA
Eric Morrison, Golf Course Superintendent, Shennecossett Golf Course
Nisha Patel, Assistant Director, Waste Engineering and Enforcement Division, Stormwater Staff, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Justin Williams, Sanitary Engineer, Waste Engineering and Enforcement Division, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
CAGCS BMP Steering Committee & Authors
Paul Bonini, CGCS, Superintendent, Watertown Golf Club
Robert Dorsch, CGCS, Superintendent, Richter Park Golf Course, Steering Committee Co-Chair
Andy Fries, CGCS, Superintendent, H.B. Brownson
Country Club
Scott E. Niven, CGCS, Property Manager, The Stanwich Club
Jim Pavonetti, CGCS, Superintendent, Fairview Country Club
Gina Rizzi, President, Radius Sports Group, Steering Committee Co-Chair
Doug Snyder, CGCS, Director of Golf Course Properties, Tashua Knolls Golf Course
Connecticut State Golf Association
A special thank you to the Connecticut State Golf Association (CSGA) for its support of this initiative. The CSGA functions as an extension of the USGA and provides stewardship for amateur golf in Connecticut. Founded in 1899, it is the country’s oldest state golf association and conducts over 60 Championships, Qualifiers and One-Day Tournaments throughout the year, in addition to administering handicaps for over 40,000 members and 181 member clubs.
This initiative would also not have been possible without the support of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), the Environmental Institute for Golf (EIFG), the PGA Tour and the United States Golf Association (USGA).
Disclaimer: The information contained in this document is provided on an “as is” basis with no guarantees of completeness or accuracy, usefulness, or timeliness and is solely at the discretion of and/or the opinion of the author. The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of the GCSAA, USGA, PGA TOUR. Copyright free. Permission to copy and distribute content from the Best Management Practices for the Enhancement of Environmental Quality on Florida Golf Courses has been granted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, January 2007.
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA)
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) is the professional association for the men and women who manage and maintain the game’s most valuable resource — the golf course. GCSAA and its members are recognized by the golf industry as one of the key contributors in elevating the game and business to its current state. Since 1926, GCSAA has been the top professional association for golf course maintenance in the United States and worldwide. From its headquarters in Lawrence, Kansas, the association provides education, information and representation to more than 17,000 members in more than 72 countries. GCSAA’s mission is to serve its members, advance their profession and enhance the enjoyment, growth, and vitality of the game of golf.
Environmental Institute for Golf (EIFG)
The Environmental Institute for Golf (EIFG) fosters sustainability by providing funding for research grants, education programs, scholarships and awareness of golf’s environmental efforts. Founded in 1955 as the GCSAA Scholarship & Research Fund for the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, the EIFG serves as the association’s philanthropic organization. The EIFG relies on the support of many individuals and organizations to fund programs to advance stewardship on golf courses in the areas of research, scholarships, education, and advocacy. The results from these activities, conducted by GCSAA, are used to position golf courses as properly managed landscapes that contribute to the greater good of their communities. Supporters of the EIFG are fostering programs and initiatives that will benefit the game and its environment for years to come.
United States Golf Association (USGA)
The United States Golf Association (USGA) provides governance for the game of golf, conducts the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open and U.S. Senior Open as well as 10 national amateur championships, two state team championships and international matches, and celebrates the history of the game of golf. The USGA establishes equipment standards, administers the Rules of Golf and Rules of Amateur Status, maintains the USGA Handicap System and Course Rating System, and is one of the world’s foremost authorities on research, development and support of sustainable golf course management practices.
Special Acknowledgments
The GCSAA and EIFG wish to thank the University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, faculty, Dr. J. Bryan Unruh, Dr. Travis Shaddox, Dr. Jason Kruse, and Mr. Don Rainey, who worked on this project, providing their knowledge and expertise to help the golf course industry; the USGA for their grant to fund this important project; the volunteers who served on the task group to review BMP and provide technical assistance; and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for permission to copy its publication, “Best Management Practices for the Enhancement of Environmental Quality on Florida Golf Courses”.
