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President’s Message, Page 2

Director’s Corner, Page 3

Assistant Spotlight, Pages 4, 5

Superintendent Spotlight, Page 6

Affiliate Angle, Page 7

2019 September Challenge Recap, 8

2020 Chapter Hospitality Recap, 9

Skin Cancer Awareness, 0

RMGCSA Spring Updates, Page 11

New Member Roll Call, Page 14

Industry Partners, Page 15

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Volume 55, No. 2. March /April 2020

Photo courtesy of Pelican Lakes Golf Club

2020 Board of Directors

PresidentTim Davis

Legacy Ridge Golf [email protected]

Vice PresidentKyle Merritt

Eaton Country Club [email protected]

Secretary/TreasurerPaul Sibley

Walnut Creek Golf Preserve [email protected]

Immediate Past PresidentCraig Cahalane

Pole Creek Golf [email protected]

Past Presidents Council Steve Sarro

Pinehurst Country [email protected]

Executive DirectorGary Leeper

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DirectorsKevin Kallas

Aurora Hills Golf Course [email protected]

Kevin KlemenzHarmony Club

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Griff RainfordHighland Meadows Golf Course [email protected]

Mitchell SavageBroken Tee Golf Course

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Jeff WichmanPatty Jewett Golf Course

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Affiliate LiaisonDon FrantzPBI-Gordon

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Class C Ex OfficioDevin Mergl

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GCSAA DelegateScott Phelps

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President’s Messageby Tim Davis, Superintendent, Legacy Ridge Golf Course

Golf Day at the State Capitol

One of my favorite events of the year is fast approaching, Golf Day at the State Capitol. This event is a great opportunity for the Colorado Golf Coalition to impart the many benefits of our industry to our state lawmakers. Golf industry types get to meet and speak with Senators and Representatives about current issues affecting our industry or highlight the many positives of our profession. From the recently introduced pesticide bills to labor struggles, everything is

on the table. While this isn’t a formal sit down, it is a great opportunity for lawmakers to stroll up to a booth and get a quick synopsis of what struggles we face and the benefits we provide to the community. This event allows us to put ourselves out there and create connections for when issues that affect golf are put forward to our legislators.

Thank you to those of you who submitted an environmental impact survey. The information gathered in this survey will be made available to the legislators in attendance. This information will quantify our impact to the environment and the community around us. It will show the high level of environmental stewardship our profession has towards the ecosystem we work with, and will be a key tool in fighting against misinformed legislation written with us as a target. Check out Kevin Klemenz’s Director’s Corner in this issue for more information on those issues.

Our Golf Day at the State Capitol precedes the National Golf Day. The concept is the same as our State Golf Day, just at the national level. It begins in Washington DC on May 4th and culminates on the 6th. This event promotes the game’s $84 billion economy, $4 billion annual charitable impact, and many environmental and health benefits. We’re kind of a big deal around here. Next years National Golf Day will be extra special for one of RMGCSA’s own, Mitch Savage from Broken Tee Golf Course. Mitch was recently named the winner of GCSAA’s Grassroots Ambassador Leadership Award. This quarterly honor is the culmination of Mitch’s hard work, advocacy, and outreach with U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette. For his efforts, Mitch will get the opportunity to continue his advocacy at the national level and attend the 2021 National Golf Day. Congratulations Mitch! Thank you for all you do for our organization.

If you have the opportunity, please get involved with these awesome events. More and more, our industry seems to be a target for misguided legislative initiatives. The more connections we can make with our legislators the better chance we have for fighting for ourselves. If any of you are experiencing pressure from whatever jurisdiction you reside or from one of these groups initiating this legislation, please reach out to me or one of our board members. We would love the opportunity to discuss it further.

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sulfoximine pesticides as restricted-use-pesticides, mainly concerning the protection of pollinators. 3. Investigation process for pesticide applicators: requires the Colorado Department of Agriculture to notify a person regarding a complaint within 24 hours, and close out investigations within one year.

We also have a Golf Day coming up in April. This is an opportunity for a few of us to set up a booth or two at the Capital and increase awareness on our part in the golf industry. Other organizations from out region that will be in attendance include the Colorado Golf Association, Colorado PGA and the Mile High Chapter of the Club Management Association of America.

I have been asked for a few years now to participate as a Director on the Board of RMGCSA and this year I thought it would be a great year to participate given that my family and I

have mad the move back to the front range of Colorado. The position I was assigned to was Director of Legislative Affairs. At first I thought to myself “How could this have happened? I am probably the least qualified person to read through and communicate legal proceeding documents”. Turns out we have a great board that puts forth a ton of effort!

Many of our members may or may not know that we contract out our lobbying efforts to someone who works on our behalf and in our best interest. She keeps us up to date on current bills affecting the golf industry – including those dealing with water use, pesticide application, general environment stewardship, independent contractors vs. employees, etc. Sometimes it is specific to our needs in Colorado and sometimes it is more geared towards other states. Regardless the direction, it is creating awareness for us that otherwise would be tough for us to do.

There are three bills in processing right now. 1. Local control of pesticides allows local governments to regulate the use and application of pesticides. 2. Ban on neonics: adds neonics and

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What makes your facility unique?Our facility is part of the University of Denver and being involved with a University and a student body population is one of the most unique aspect of the golf course. We are there to support both the men’s and women’s golf teams. It is fun to be part of

the college atmosphere both on and off the course.

What’s the biggest challenge you face at your facility?One of the biggest challenges at the facility is having a 3 inch main line that runs through 3 holes on the course. When they built the course over 20 years ago there is one section that only has a 3 inch main line. This creates problems when we irrigate at night. We can only run 3 heads at a time on those holes which reduces your water window. We have to get creative when trying to irrigate during the hot summer months.

What would you tell someone that is interested in getting into golf course management?If you want to get into the industry, I would tell someone to get a job working on a maintenance crew. That is where you will gain experience and start learning about what the job entails. If you enjoy the game of golf and also enjoy working outdoors, then working on a golf course could be a really good fit.

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by John Hagert, Assistant Superintendent, University of Denver Golf Club

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How many years have you worked in golf and how did you get started in the industry?I have worked in the golf industry for 8 years. I started working on a maintenance crew as a summer job when I was in college.

What is your favorite hole on the course?My favorite hole is #17. It is a downhill par 3 about 165 yards from the blue tees. It is a very picturesque hole and is a challenging tee shot. There is a creek that runs in front of the green that catches any wayward shots.

Without incriminating yourself, what’s the stupidest thing you’ve done on the job?I ran a sprayer into a bridge and smashed up the tire pretty good. The mechanic wasn’t too happy about that, but you learn from your mistakes and try not to make them again.

Favorite sports team?Green Bay Packers.

What’s your favorite tool in your cart?My favorite tool is my irrigation book. Without that book I wouldn’t be able to run any of the irrigation heads.

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by Jeff Orr, Superintendent, Pelican Lakes Golf & Country Club

Describe your facility?We are a semi private golf course community with 27 holes of golf to offer. Pelican Lakes is an 18 hole course and Pelican Falls a 9 hole course.What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced at your facility?We have a couple of struggles. Cart traffic is one of them. We see around 40,000 rounds a year. Also, Par 3 tee boxes can be a challenge. The tee boxes are not big enough for the amount of play we get at Pelican Lakes/Pelican Falls.What do you like about your team?The best thing about my team is I don’t have much turn around. Most of my team has been with me for 12-17 years. I have two assistants, two

mechanics, spray tech, and irrigation tech.It is a great team to have on my side. I would say the best team in Northern Colorado.What are you getting right at your facility?I would have to say I am getting the water management right. In years past, the golf course played wet and soft. Now we are seeing firm and dry conditions for excellent playability. Also, fairway drainage is another big project we have on our plate. However, my team is making it right and will be completed this year.What would you tell someone that is interested in getting into golf course management?I would tell them to learn as much as you can. Be the first one at the course and be the last one to leave. Get a degree in Turf and be prepared to learn all aspects of golf course maintenance, from irrigation tech to upper management.How many years have you worked in golf and how did you get started in the industry?I have been in the business for 21 years. I started at Boomerang Golf Course in 1999. I worked there for 4 years through college and then joined Pelican Lakes in 2003. I have been here ever since. How I got started was the Superintendent at Boomerang called me. They needed some extra help, so I decided to quit my job at the local restaurant and go get my hands dirty at Boomerang. That first week I was there, I fell in love with it. The rest is history.What is your favorite hole on your course and why?Hole 18 is my favorite out there at Pelican Lakes. It is a Par 4 with the Poudre River running right through it. It makes you lay up on your tee shot. From there you have a 200+ yard shot to the green with sand traps all around the green. It is challenging to even the best of golfers. What do you do when not at work?I love skiing in the winter and playing golf whenever I can. I tour breweries and love spending time with my family.Favorite sports team?I would have to say Denver Broncos… all the way. Tell us a little about your family?I have been married to my wife Cinda for 15 years this summer. She works at Grandview Elementary in Windsor, Colorado. We have two daughters. Allie is 11 and getting ready to make a transition into middle school and Collins who is 9 will be starting the 4th grade. They keep us busy and on our toes. We also have a red lab named Mylie. She has been a great dog for our active family.

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by Dave Krause, Turf Irrigation Market Manager, Harco Fittings

What is your current affiliate company and your position. How long have you been in this position? Harco Fittings, I’m the Turf Irrigation Market Manager for the US and Canada, 9 months.Where are you based out of and what territory do you cover? I work out of my home in Centennial, CO when I’m not traveling. My territory is the entire US and Canada.What are the responsibilities of your company to our industry, and how is your company involved with RMGCSA?Harco Fittings manufactures fittings and lateral isolation valves for GC irrigations systems. Fittings

include Ductile Iron, Gasketed Injection-molded PVC, HDPE, and Stainless Lateral Isolation Valves.What might we be surprised to know about your company?Most in the golf industry think of Harco as a Ductile Iron mainline fittings company. That is actually just one piece of the company and by far not the largest. Today we produce and sell almost as many HDPE products as we do Ductile Iron. Harco was the first manufacturer in the United States to produce injection mold PVC fittings, Harco also developed the first compact ductile iron MJ fittings in 1977. Versions of these are still the standard for many utilities across the US. Today we have four manufacturing facilities across the US and seven warehouse facilities.Did you go to college? If so, where and what major did you graduate with?Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, CO; degree in Turfgrass ManagementHow and when did you begin working in the golf industry and what do you like most about it?I started working on a Golf Course in my home town in western NE when I was 14 years old; at first I was working to get a free membership so I could play golf for free. The following year I was offered a fulltime summer job; over the next two years I realized how much I enjoyed working outside on the Golf Course and the constant satisfaction gained by always improving something.Tell us a little about your family, and what hobbies or activities you participate in when you are not at work? Been married to my wife Michelle for 20, no children; just an 8 year old Black Labrador who loves bird hunting and the great outdoors of Colorado. I enjoy hunting, woodworking, camping, and cycling. Every year for the last ten years I ride with group cyclist the first weekend in June; we cycle 100 miles around Lake Tahoe to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The last two years our group has raised more than $150k each year which funded research grants in our name.What are the biggest changes you have seen in the profession since you began your career? Or, what are the most important changes that the company has seen the past 5-10 years?Irrigation systems have become extremely high tech; when I started out over 30 years ago in NE we utilized a Toro VT Hydraulic system. They still use that system today; I don’t know how Travis at LL keeps finding old parts for them. When I was a Superintendent at South Suburban GC in the 90’s I was involved with Rainbird’s development of the Cirrus central as a beta test site. Today I see what the big three manufactures (Toro, Rainbird, & Hunter) are doing with decoder’s, IC’s, and soil sensor technology just to name a few. I can remember using a dial-up connection to log in to the central to insure everything was working; thought that was the best thing since sliced bread at the time. I didn’t have to drive back every single night to make sure everything was working. Today smart phones make that process so simple it can be done while superintendents are watching their kid’s soccer game. 30 years ago irrigation systems were installed with PVC pipe and fittings, at the time that technology was far superior to the former AC pipe and galvanized fittings. Then ductile iron became the standard for the mainline fittings, today more and more parts of the county are utilizing HDPE pipe and fittings. I just hit on the changes in irrigation, now we’re seeing autonomous mowers, fertilizer technologies have advanced far beyond what anyone thought they could 30 years ago. Things will continue to evolve in the industry; it will be interesting to look back 30 years from now.Do you regularly attend RMGCSA meetings or events, if so why are they important? Unfortunately I only make about one meeting a year. In the past my travel schedule always seemed to get in the way of monthly meetings. I’m making it a priority to attend more meetings this year. I feel the monthly meetings are critical for members to interact with each other and share their problems and solutions.What would you like other people to know about RMGCSA?It’s a great resource to meet other professionals probably going through something similar to you.You know a lot of people in our industry. What are they saying are the biggest obstacles to overcome for them to be successful?Labor shortage and the amount good labor costs.You get to see many facilities and properties. What is an interesting new or innovative practice you have seen?The use of robotic mowers, the work Justin Daigle and Perry Park CC is doing with these is amazing and the end results are astonishing.

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2019 September ChallengeThe September meeting was held at Todd Creek Golf Club. Frank Kinder from Northern Water opened the meeting. He presented information on what he and his associates are recommending for water conservation now and for the future. This includes planting of drought tolerant species of trees, landscaping plants and native grasses.

Even though it was a calm morning, greens were quick, bunkers numerous and native areas penalizing. Over 50 members participated in the 2 Man Blind Draw. The Challenge Event was also held for those who were closest to the hole in previous events. Thanks to Harrell’s and Robert Gonzalez for sponsoring the event and Jeremy Casebolt, Rob Fitzgerald and their staff’s for hosting the event.

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Preventing Skin CancerWith Spring and Summer almost upon us, I wanted to pass along a friendly reminder related to protecting yourself from the sun’s intensity this time of year. Several years ago, I learned this the hard way on a routine check up at my doctor. I don’t think I will ever forget when my doctor said “uh oh” on a follow up to a biopsy taken from my forehead. All those years I spent working out in the sun and it never occurred to me that I was at risk to skin cancer since I hardly ever got sunburned. It turned out that I was very fortunate as my doctor caught things at an early stage. Still the fact of the matter is that skin cancer does not discriminate, and we all should take measures to protect ourselves.

I’m certain most of us understand that there are several types of skin cancer. So, as you read through the next few paragraphs, I just want to create an awareness that gets passed along to others. I know that I for one could have used some commonsense advice back in my younger days when I really didn’t think protecting myself from the sun was that important.

Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are types referred to as nonmelanoma. Ninety percent of all skin cancers are basal cell carcinoma. This type grows slowly and rarely spreads to other areas. It is typically found on the head, face, neck, hands and arms but can occur anywhere. The main cause of nonmelanoma skin cancer is ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or artificial sources such as sunlamps or tanning beds.

Melanoma, which is less common but more deadly, is more likely to spread throughout the body. This is a disease of pigment cells and typically occurs in the skin. Melanoma also occurs in the eyes, digestive tract, lymph nodes or other areas where there are melanocytes. It is one of the most commonly occurring invasive cancers affecting people of all ages and the rates are increasing.

The best way to prevent skin cancer is simply through reducing exposure to UV radiation. Of course, this is not always the most convenient thing to do in the golf world. For most of us the wearing of protective clothing with long sleeves and hats in addition to remembering to use sunscreens is critical. In fact, it has been proven through scientific research that daily sunscreen use is effective in protecting people from DNA damage in the skin due to UV exposure. Clinical evidence suggests it is better to use sunscreens with both UVA and UVB protection then those with UVB alone. UVB rays are more likely than UVA rays to cause sunburn, but UVA rays pass more deeply into the skin.

So, with the warmer months upon us, don’t forget to protect yourself from the sun’s intensity that Colorado offers. With our altitude and thin air, it is important to ALWAYS apply sunscreen several times to areas exposed directly to the sun’s rays. Trust me, no one ever wants to hear the dreaded “uh oh” words.

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RMGCSA Spring UpdatesGHIN RENEWAL AVAILABLE NOW

As a reminder, this GHIN service is open to all RMGCSA member classifications.

In 2008, the CGA graciously extended complimentary handicaps to all active Class A and B RMGCSA members. You will need to switch your GHIN number from your current handicap club to the RMGCSA Golf League by contacting Scott Robbins, CGCS at [email protected]. The cost for the GHIN service to all active members (other than Class A or B) is $40.00 per year. Once we have received your information it will be forwarded to Scott Robbins, CGCS and he will provide you with a GHIN number.

*Note: You will not be considered “Activated” in the system until you have paid. If you already have a GHIN number, please provide it to us so we may update your information in the RMGCSA database.

Visit the RMGCSA web site at http://rmgcsa.org/form.php?form_id=19&c=1 to renew your GHIN number today!

RMGCSA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS OPENThe RMGCSA Legacy Scholarship Award offers education aid to the children and grandchildren of RMGCSA voting members.

An annual award of $2500 to two applicants will be funded by the RMGCSA and administered by the Board of Directors of the RMGCSA. Applications will be reviewed by the RMGCSA Board of Directors. All decisions of the committee will be final.

Carefully review the scholarship application as some things have changed. As a reminder, only Class A, B, C, Honorary Lifetime Member, and Retired Superintendents are eligible for their children and/or grandchildren to apply for the RMGCSA Legacy Scholarship.

The RMEGI Memorial Scholarship Program was developed to recognize outstanding students at an accredited institute of higher learning who are planning careers in golf course management. An annual award of $2,000 will be funded by RMEGI and administered by the RMEGI Board of Trustees.

All RMGCSA members are eligible for their children to apply for the RMEGI Memorial Scholarship. See eligibility in the link below.

Applications for both scholarships are due May 1, 2020. Visit https://rmgcsa.org/Scholarships for more information and application forms.

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