NEW MEMBERS Polylast Bunker Liner 7432 E. Tierra Buena Lane Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Phone: (480) 998-3033 Contact: Scott Gibson Email: scott@polylastsystems.com Website: www.polylastgolf.com
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Clyde “Mike” Roach
Innovative, new bunker liner solution
BUILDER/IRRIGATION CONTRACTOR MEMBERS
Sports Contractors Unlimited, LLC 140 Mayfair Rd., Suite 510 Hattiesburg, MS 39402 Phone: (601) 818-0070 Contact: Haley Shook, Office Manager Email: hshook@scullc.com Website: www.sportscontractors.org Sports Contractors Unlimited, LLC is a complete golf course construction and renovation company
INDEPENDENT AFFILIATE
Bill Maynard, CGCS 3150 St. Albans Road St. Albans MO 63073 Phone: (314) 287-9987 Contact: Bill Maynard Email: bmaynard@ccstalbans.com Website: www.ccstalbans.com Certified Golf Course Superintendent at the Country Club of St. Albans
PROFESSIONAL MEMBER
J. Drew Rogers, ASGCA 2707 Rexton Ridge Circle Toledo, OH 43617 Phone: (419) 787-6786 Contact: J. Drew Rogers Email: drew@jdrewrogers.com Website: www.jdrewrogers.com A practicing ASGCA member and golf course architect specializing in course renovation and restoration; overseeing and directing construction
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A GREAT DAY SPENT WITH THE LATE MIKE ROACH ON ONE OF HIS MANY FLORIDA PROJECTS
The GCBAA was extremely shocked and saddened to learn about the unexpected passing of friend and member, Clyde “Mike” Roach. Mike’s company, MRI, Inc. was one of the first Certified Golf Course Irrigation Contractor members and Mike was instrumental in the creation of this category Mike also helped on committees to plan irrigation-themed education and with other membership categories. Mike was a leader in the golf irrigation industry and worked on countless projects around the US. Mike passed away October 6, 2017. A native of Oconee County, SC, Mike was the son of the late Clyde Willard “Sonny” and Mildred Haulbrooks Roach. He was owner and operator of Mike Roach, Inc. (MRI). In addition to his wife he is survived by his sons: Chris Roach (Jenny) and Zack Roach (Kerrie); step daughters: Eden Andes, Alicia Andes and Ariel Russell; brother: Gregory J. Roach (Michelle) of Jasper, TN; sister: Kay R. Ownes; four grandchildren: Emily, Ethan, Zander and Emerson Grace Roach; and nephew: Colby J. Roach. Funeral services were held on Friday, October 13 with a number of his friends and fellow GCBAA members in attendance.
Harvey Henry Lundershausen We are extremely saddened to share the news that a long-time member and supporter of our association family passed away on July 9, 2017. Harvey Henry Lundershausen with Continental Golf, Inc. was a valued member of the association for nearly 20 years.