GCSA of Northern California and the USGA to hold regional conference

The conference is intended for club directors, course owners, green chairpersons, superintendents and professional staff, as well as interested golfers.

 

The Golf Course Superintendents Association of Northern California (GCSANC) and the United States Golf Association (USGA) will hold a regional conference on Monday, March 17, at Diablo Country Club in Diablo, Calif. 

The conference is intended for club directors, course owners, green chairpersons, superintendents and professional staff, as well as interested golfers. Certification credits will be available for GCSAA, PGA and CMAA members.  

The event will be moderated by Bo Links of the USGA green section committee and will feature a variety of topics including:

•  1914-2014, 100 years at Diablo Country Club – David Mackesey, president of Diablo Country Club

•  How course set-up affects pace of play – Brian Whitlark, USGA Green Section

• Common rules infractions – Mike Sweeney, western director USGA regional affairs

• Designing for playability and water conservation at Menlo Country Club – Kyle Phillips, Kyle Phillips Golf Course Design

• Research on managing salinity in turf – Dr. Jim Baird, UC Riverside

• Golf’s use of water- Pat Gross, USGA Green Section

Lunch and golf will take place following the presentation and space is limited.  Jacket and tie are mandatory and the registration is $105 for those wishing to play golf and $65 for those just attending the sessions.  Lunch is included with all registration fees.  

Registration is available online at http://www.gcsanc.com/events/next/  and any questions can be directed to Barb Mikel, executive director of GCSANC at 877-942-7262.