Friday, September 26, 2014

Member/Member 2014 - Kickoff Celebration


Golf Course Preparation Member/Member 2014




Member/Member Preparation

The Golf Course maintenance Staff and I are very excited in preparation of the Member/Member 2014 Tournament. We will be implementing some additional cultural practices (double cutting & rolling) this today and through the weekend. The golf course has really improved this year. We want to THANK the membership for their continued support and wish GOOD LUCK to the the participants in the tournament.




Thursday, September 25, 2014

Certification - GCSAA

As a member of the Golf Course Superintendent's Association, I have achieved a professional milestone. I have achieved Certification through the GCSAA. This accomplishment is one I have been pursuing for a few years. In the beginning of my career (16 years ago), my goal was to become a Certified Golf Course Superintendent. This achievement requires education, determination, experience and professionalism. I am very proud to say I am a CGCS. I want to thank some mentors that have guided me throughout my career. Without these gentlemen, my accomplishment would not have been attainable. Jack Archer (Golf Course Superintendent - Timber creek Golf Club), Chuck Carter - (President of C.E. Carter & Associates), Shannon Easter (Director of Golf Course Maintenance - Craft Farms Golf Club) and Carl Collins (Director of Maintenance - American Golf Corporation)They have instilled in me the knowledge in becoming a successful Golf Course Superintendent. Thank You for your guidance. I hope to mentor other aspiring Certified Golf Course Superintendents through the core values and ethics the association desires.

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Co-Worker of the Month - July 2014

Steve Barker is the Co-Worker of the Month for July 2014. Steve has been employed with the Golf Course Maintenance Department since 2001. Steve is very experienced in the maintenance of the golf course and clubhouse grounds. Steve concentrates daily on the maintenance of the Clubhouse and Tennis Facilities. I want to congratulate Steve on this achievement. Keep Up the Great Work!

Co-Worker of the Month - June 2014

John Rogers is the Golf Course Maintenance Department Co-Worker of the Month for June 2014. John has been with the department since 2011. His first task was edging cart paths and is now one of our best trained Co-Workers operating equipment. We appreciate John's hard work and dedication towards the department and membership of Brookstone Golf & Country Club. John is currently working and going to school. He is in his second year at Chattahoochee Technical College majoring in Diesel Mechanics. Keep Up the Great Work!

Member/Member 2014

This year has flown by very quickly and we are preparing the golf course for the Member/Member Tournament this weekend. This tournament is extra special for the staff and the members of Brookstone Golf & Country Club. This is the last "BIG" tournament of the year and is specifically important for the most important people "The Member". The staff and I are very excited about this year's tournament. The golf course has improved significantly with the improvements to the greens, bunkers, tees and overall. Our goal is to provide the best conditions for the tournament. I am confident the tournament will be the best Member/Member tournament. I will update frequently pictures and schedules of the maintenance practices in preparation for the tournament. Good Luck to all the participants!