Maintenance: Briefs

Golf Course News, Oct 2001

ENVIRONMENTAL GOLF'S CLAY PUTNAM RECEIVES GCSAA CERTIFICATION

CALABASAS, Calif. - Environmental Golf, a division of Environmental Industries, announced that regional manager Clay Putnam has been certified by the GCSAA. As regional manager, Putnam oversees maintenance operations at golf courses throughout the Northeastern and Great Lakes regions. The Ohio State University graduate holds a degree in turf management. "Clay has demonstrated dedication and a willingness to expand his horizons by pursuing one of the highest levels of professional development in his career," said Dave Hanson, senior vice president of Environmental Golf.

RMRTA CALLS FOR NOMINATIONS

DENVER - The Rocky Mountain Regional Turfgrass Association has announced the opening for nominations for the 2001 Distinguished Servive Award and the 2001 Turfgrass Professional of the Year. The awards will be presented at the RMRTA's annual conference and trade show held here at the Colorado Convention Center, Dec. 5-7, 2001. The DSA recognizes individuals for long standing service in the turf industry whereas the turfgrass professional honor acknowledges outstanding contributions to the industry by an individual during the past year. The deadline for nominations is Oct. 19, 2001.

PRITCHETT JOINS PALMER GOLF

ORLANDO, Fla. -Arnold Palmer Golf Management has named Walter Pritchett as superintendent of the Cardinal Club at the University ol Louisville in Louisville, Ky. The hiring of Pritchett comes in anticipation of the club's opening this month. The new facility is a joint venture between Palmer Golf and the University Clubs of America. The Cardinal Club is the fourth alumni-themed club in operation and the third club to open this year. Pritchett previously served as the superintendent for the River Bend Links in Robinsonville, Miss.