Tag: Golf Course Superintendents Association of America

Golfing in the Sun? Be safe, Be Chic

PCL9GA members Wendy Wisser, Patti Halbmaier, Kathy Vienna and Yvonne Harm show off their sun protective shirts and sleeves.

Patti Halbmaier We are all at a high risk of skin cancer as residents in the Valley of the Sun. Ultraviolet (UV) rays can be a major cause of skin cancer, but taking precautions can reduce the risks. A number of our PCL9GA members have been golfing in long-sleeved sun protective tops and sleeves over…

McGinnis receives national golf superintendent award

Paul McGinnis, PebbleCreek’s Director of Golf Course Maintenance

Pat Ingalls The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) plans to bestow one of its highest honors on Paul McGinnis, CGCS (Certified Golf Course Superintendent) at a ceremony February 9 at the association’s annual Golf Industry Show in San Diego. McGinnis, Director of Golf Course Maintenance for PebbleCreek, is one of three honorees slated…

Golf Course Maintenance – protecting our valuable assets

Paul McGinnis, Director of Golf Course and Common Area Maintenance, met with Congressman Trent Franks recently to explain issues in the golf industry locally and on a national level. Paul serves as the golf industry contact for GCSAA in Arizona.

Vickie Hamilton After the builder and architect are gone, a golf course needs constant and attentive care. Golf course maintenance staff help enhance both the playability and the visual appearance of a golf course. Professionals who work on golf courses understand and respond to the unique needs of the particular golf courses and work to…