Continuing Education
Published February 13, 2006
This year the Golf Industry Conference and Show (GIS) was held in Atlanta Georgia. Packed with educational seminars and work shops, I had the opportunity to attend five different classes. From 8:00 am to 5:00 pm each day these work shops provide valuable training and education on varied subjects related to golf course management. This year I participated in the following work shops;
Understanding Biostimulants
The Science and Philosophy of Foliar Nutrients
Electrical Troubleshooting for Golf Course Irrigation Systems
GPS/GIS Tools for Golf Course Management
Using Your Computer for Golf Course Management
In addtion to the full day workshops there are also seminars that run daily throughout the event. I had the opportunity to attend several of these seminars as well. I always look forward to attending the conference as it is a great opportunity to stay current with the latest advancements related to managing our facility.
In addition to the invaluable educational opportunities, there is also a trade show. This is the largest venue in the world where various manufacturers and vendors display their goods and services relating to the management of golf courses. With an estimated 21,000 people in attendance, this is a great opportunity to meet new people to share ideas and techniques that could be of value to our operations at home. During the conference and show I also had the opportunity to attend a live interview with Nancy Lopez.
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"It must be remembered that the great majority of golfers are aiming to reduce their previous best performance by five strokes if possible, and if any of them arrive at the home teeing ground with this possibility in reach, he is not caring too much whether he is driving off from a nearby ancient oak of majestic size, or from a dead sassafras. If his round ends happily, this is one beautiful course. Such is human nature."
A.W. Tillinghast
