GCBAA Earth Shaping Newsletter Fall Edition 2020

EARTH SHAPING NEWS Published Quarterly by the Golf Course Builders Association of America

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President’s Perspective

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Executive Director Notes

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FALL EDITION

Allied Updates

18 Movers & Shapers 26 New Members 26 GCBAA Meetings Calendar

NEW GCBAA LOGO REFLECTS

Growth & Momentum LINCOLN, Neb. (October 1, 2020) – After 31 years, the Golf Course Builders Association of America (GCBAA) has a new logo.

“Our ‘flagstick’ logo stood the test of time and served us well around the globe, but with our 50th anniversary coming we want to showcase the evolution and success of our organization,” said Judd Duininck, GCBAA President.

Inspired by the layers that go into building a golf course, the new logo’s stair-stepped blocks show the association’s foundational strength and upward momentum. It also depicts the importance of collaboration between GCBAA member builders and their partners in industry and allied associations.

“We’ve made enormous strides and survived huge challenges in the past half century and we could not have done it alone,” said Justin Apel, GCBAA Executive Director. “If nothing else the logo reminds us that we all rely on each other.”

The logo project was led by GCBAA board member Jason Sloan of Frontier Golf, who

assisted in the design process and worked with the Kansas City-based Lundmark Advertising and association staff from start to completion.

“We felt our logo needed an update to better represent our association and its members within the golf industry and also within the larger construction industry,” said Sloan.

“The new logo is inspired by the many layers associated with any construction or renovation project both above ground and below ground.

And with our 50th anniversary coming up, we want to highlight our role as the industry’s authority on golf course construction, renovation and irrigation.”

The new logo is just one part of an overall brand update for GCBAA. “The folks from Lundmark Advertising are helping us freshen up our entire look,” said Apel. That will include a top-to-bottom update to the website, promotional materials, GIS branding and apparel and merchandise.

Downloadable versions of the new logo can be found at GCBAA.org.

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PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE

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Judd Duininck

GCBAA PRESIDENT

BOARD MEMBERS Chris Caccavale Caterpillar Inc. (Secretary) Kevin Grieder Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. Chris Hill Course Crafters LLC Greg Hufner Total Turf Services Pat Karnick Wadsworth Golf Construction Company (Past President) Matt Lohmann Wadsworth Golf Construction Company John McDonald II McDonald & Sons, Inc. (President Elect) Jon O’Donnell Heritage Links Manny Pina Ewing Irrigation Rick Shriver HARCO Fittings Jason Sloan Frontier Golf Blake Thomas Regency Wire & Cable Jon Truttmann Hunter Industries (Vice President) Rick Williamson LASCO Fittings, Inc. Tom Works Landscapes Unlimited, LLC (Treasurer)

t has been a busy few months since the last EarthShaping Newsletter, personally and professionally. I hope this is finding you, your family and colleagues staying safe and healthy during these unusual times. My wife, Shelly, and I enjoyed the “slow down” of summer and spending time with the kids at the lake before sending the oldest back to college and the joy and tears of moving our middle child into his first year of college. Our youngest is having her sophomore year of high school “hybrid” like many of you may be for work.

In August, the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) announced the 2021 Golf Industry Show would become a virtual event themed “Your Space. Your Pace. All in One Place.”.

Shortly after this announcement, the GCBAA Board of Directors held their Summer Board Meeting in a virtual format. The GCBAA Board of Directors and GCBAA Staff quickly went into action to look for all opportunities as presenting partners of the show. A virtual education committee was formed to assist with the current education committee to host a GCBAA Virtual Education Member Workshop. We had over 30 member participants, which brought a very diverse list of education topics and interests. Whether you were able to join us in the workshop or if you directly sent staff feedback via e-mail, we cannot thank you enough for your participation and value your input. The workshop allowed the GCBAA Staff to create a unique “library” of ideas for future events, and we were able to generate 12 significant seminars that will allow the association a better presence among the GIS. We welcomed Blake Thomas of Regency Wire & Cable to the GCBAA Board of Directors. Blake was appointed to fulfill the remainder of outgoing Board Member Bob Sylvester’s term, who resigned his position this summer. Bob has remained very active with the GCBAA Staff and Education Committee. I want to personally thank Bob for his dedication and service to the GCBAA and GCBAA Board of Directors.

In mid-October, the GCBAA Executive Board held our Fall Meeting in a virtual format, with the 2021 Virtual Golf Industry Show as a major topic of discussion. GCBAA Staff were able to share some updates from GCSAA on new developments of exhibiting at the show in a virtual experience, as well as our GCBAA Construction track. We encourage your

facility to take part in the “All-Access Package” for the education seminars, which allows GCBAA members the opportunity to participate, engage and be a part of GIS 2021! Please contact the GCBAA Staff for assistance on registering for the education, as well as options on the trade show booths. The virtual world is constantly evolving, and the GCBAA Staff want to help you have a successful presence at the show. The new virtual meeting structure is challenging the GCBAA Staff and their creative side to understand what the GIS will look like to those “at the show”. We are blessed to have such a talented team with the ability to think outside the box and run with the changes.

The association continues to work hard and collaborate on increasing member benefits for “Buy From Within”. Your mailboxes should have been flooded over the past few months with announcements of new and existing partnerships. Be sure to review the opportunities on the GCBAA.org website under Membership/Member Benefits.

After nearly 31 years, GCBAA released a new logo “reflecting growth and momentum”. It is such a great way for us to showcase the evolution and success of our organization. Stay tuned for more information regarding opportunities for merchandise and other 50th Anniversary announcements.

Golf construction, renovation and the sport overall have continued to remain positive throughout the pandemic. As an association, we look to finish the year strong and remain optimistic for 2021. Though many events have moved to a virtual platform, I am looking forward to meeting in person again at the 2021 Summer Meeting at the Biltmore Estate, as well as celebrating our association’s 50th Anniversary throughout next year.

I look forward to seeing you all in person when it is safe, and we can do so again. As always, feel free to reach out to me or the GCBAA Staff with any updates, questions, or concerns.

Sincerely,

Judd Duininck

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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MYCHELLE THOMPSON

PROGRAM & PLANNING MANAGER

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NOTES

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hese days we have all replaced “See you Soon!” with “Stay safe” when ending a conversation. While we all want to gather again and get back to the way things used to be, change is inevitable, and we have learned once again that life can throw you challenges in all different shapes and sizes. More than ever before I find myself saying “control what you can control”. That has been the best advice I have ever received, and it came from GCBAA Past President Rick Boylan who not only lead the organization, but also mentored me as a new Executive Director. Regardless of what the issue was, this sound advice helps remind those that subscribe that preparedness, patience, open mindedness, and optimism can help you get through any situation, good or bad.

This global pandemic has caused us to change a lot of plans that we otherwise were looking forward to in 2020. Meetings and events, gatherings, networking, the list goes on and on. Our priority was to stay safe and while we carefully monitored each event as weeks would go by, we now stand at that point of the year and with the knowledge we know, it will be likely 2nd Quarter 2021 before we will host any kind of gathering face to face. We had hoped to carry on our tradition of a South Florida Regional Event in December, but social distancing is still considered one of the best ways to avoid spreading the virus and as much as we would have liked to finish the year with an in person event, it is not a safe decision.

The GCBAA Board and staff have truly pivoted our programming and efforts in 2020. Each time we had to cancel and change plans for something we could not accomplish because of COVID-19, we added something new. Our rainy-day pile is now in full action! We have continued to offer and raised awareness and support for our Partner Programs.

We have been able to keep in closer connection with our Sticks for Kids Programs, both existing and those that came online new with the LPGA/USGA Girls Golf Partnership. Our Government Affairs actions have been more organized across all allied organizations starting with a state campaign to help governors identify golf as a safe social distancing outdoor activity and keeping golf open in nearly every state during the pandemic. We were able to mobilize and provide positive information with the Federal Environmental Protection Agency on how Waters of the United States (aka WOTUS) support and effects golf construction.

Most recently, we have supported relief legislation to the golf industry and our members making sure there are not exclusions for the small businesses that make up golf and the sport. You will read more about our upcoming projects and programs throughout this issue.

By now you know the Golf Industry Show will be a virtual event and in the world of meeting and event planning, this is something we are all learning more about each day. In my opinion, the technology of virtual networking events will easily surpass any communications technology growth in history.

Almost 10 years ago, I sat through a session where the presenter shared some of the following statistics.

I combed through my notes and while I could not find what he had presented, based on the point he was trying to make as far as how fast breaking news can hit listeners and viewers; one can only imagine how we will communicate and broadcast our messaging through the next decade. In 1921 there were 21 radio stations with an estimated 100 million radios in use.

In the peak of radio, 1930’s, as a primary communication tool for entertainment and breaking news, there were only 60% of homes that had a radio. 1930s TV’s began to appear in homes. Jump ahead to 2011 to when, at the time, the highest paid actor on television was fired from a hit show, and in less than 1 week he gained 2 million new Twitter followers as he chastised show producers.

Recent reports show Tiger Woods has 6.5 million followers; but to give you an idea that of the Top 20, Shakira has 52.3 million followers, CNN at #16 with 58.8 million, POTUS 86.4 million, and Past POTUS with the most followers at 123.2 million. Justin Bieber is sitting at the #2 spot with 112.6 million. The point of all this is the technology and way we communicate changes at lightning speed. It will continue to change as the sole source of how we can interact and network with one another, not only in business, but also our personal lives. The pandemic threw everyone in the world into needing to rely on communication technology to stay connected and while it is not in the way we would prefer to do business, until our health risks are not in jeopardy, we all need to find a way to embrace the technology and use it to our benefit.

As a Golf Industry Show partner, the GCBAA is excited to be offering a batch of educational seminars to compliment the over 80 education opportunities available in the virtual show. The technology allows for unlimited participation and there has never been a time where our members can have access to the show affordably, conveniently, and while over a window of a month allowing for you to participate when your schedule allows. The virtual trade show will not compare to the chance to shake hands with a new customer or old friend, not replace the chance to swap business cards and take reminders or notes like we all find ourselves doing; but it can let us connect with old friends and new in a way that we can interact and follow-up in a more organized and professional opportunity. Virtual booths can be preloaded with

CONTROL WHAT YOU CAN CONTROL

Justin Apel

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

current and beneficial content and information replacing heavy bags we lug around and usually end up leaving in airport trash cans trying to make weight for the return trip to the ability to search for exactly what you need and share it across your teams. Golf facilities can have all staff participate without the need to empty the offices or close their course. The expanded window lets more be involved across a longer period where a snowstorm, family emergency, or brown bottle headache would have otherwise caused issue with your schedule hitting the show floor during regular hours.

GCBAA Staff, along with the sales team and Golf Industry Show Team with the GCSAA, want to help you see this as an opportunity, whether as an attendee for education or to try as an exhibitor to have the best experience and further your networking with new projects and customers. We are learning each day how the technology can benefit the end user and best you can benefit from those features. The technology changes each day and in a way that benefits all that embrace it.

We look forward to the day we return to whatever a normal looks like, but until then we need to control what we can control, embrace the tools and opportunities we have at our disposal, and encourage each other to continue to Stay Safe until we see each other again!

Justin Apel

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GCBAA FOUNDATION UPDATE

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n the Foundation update in the Spring Edition, I mentioned our “Strange Times” and that couldn’t have been more accurate. But, after receiving the final results back the Sticks for Kids status reports, we learned something very different and surprisingly positive. There are now 373 active programs in the United States and there are no signs of slowing that momentum in 2020.

On another encouraging front, we have had multiple meetings with Landscapes Golf Management Division emphasizing to their Golf Course General Managers the intrinsic benefits of the Sticks for Kids

Tom Shapland

GCBAA FOUNDATION PRESIDENT

BOARD MEMBERS Ellen Davis SportZmix Solutions John Holmes Atlas Turf International Limited Jimmy Kirchdorfer ISCO Industries Bill Kubly Landscapes Unlimited, LLC Rick Lohman The Toro Company Allan MacCurrach III MacCurrach Golf Jon Truttmann (Board Liaison) Hunter Industries Doug York Ewing Irrigation

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Program. We look to expand our relationship with this important group.

Finally, I would like to share a quote from one of our LPGA/USGA directors that illustrates the importance of Sticks for Kids to their programs. “Thank you for your support, your program has allowed for girls who may not have been introduced to the game to have great clubs to use during our program which helps them see their potential sooner.”

Stay well!

Tom Shapland

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GIE+EXPO ORGANIZERS POSTPONE

2020 Tradeshow to 2021

INDUSTRY’S LARGEST SHOW PUTS ATTENDEE AND EXHIBITOR HEALTH AND SAFETY AT THE FOREFRONT

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lexandria, Va. – Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and continued regulatory uncertainty, GIE/OPEI, LLC announced that the 2020 show will be postponed until next year.

Show ownership and management (GIE/ OPEI, LLC) of GIE+EXPO, the Green Industry and Equipment Exposition, have been monitoring the situation closely, and have been working with state and local authorities to put on the safest show possible. Unfortunately, the unpredictable nature of such a rapidly evolving environment prohibited this year’s show from taking place safely.

“The health and safety of our attendees and exhibitors is critical, and it is with profound regret that we announce the cancellation of our 2020 event,” said Kris Kiser, President and CEO of OPEI, and managing partner of GIE+EXPO. “We’re looking forward to 2021 and already gearing up to make our next show a dynamic and engaging experience for the entire industry. I encourage exhibitors and attendees that have already registered or secured exhibit space to roll those monies forward to the 2021 show.”

Next fall, attendees and exhibitors will experience several updates to the Kentucky Exposition Center grounds. The facility is undertaking $8 million in outdoor improvements

and enhancements, including: Replacing the main entry gates to improve ingress and egress.

Expanding paved areas on the north side of the building to increase exhibit space opportunities.

Relocating more than 126,000 cubic yards of dirt, the equivalent of 63 football fields (or over 1 million wheelbarrows full), to the Outdoor Demonstration Area to improve drainage and irrigation to the grounds.

Adding permanent driving lanes to the Demo Area.

Improving pedestrian access from nearby hotels by adding sidewalks that extend from Phillips Lane to the new main gate.

GIE+EXPO has called Louisville home since the tradeshow began nearly 40 years ago. “We want to thank our host city for its ongoing support of our show,” Kiser said. “In particular I want to thank Karen Williams, president of Louisville Tourism, for her tireless efforts to help us through this process.

She and the city have been terrific partners of the show, and we look forward to an outstanding event in 2021.”

Despite the need to postpone this year’s show, the industry continues to thrive. “Manufacturers, landscapers, and outdoor power equipment dealers have been deemed essential during this ongoing

pandemic, and the industry continues to play a major role in keeping greenspaces around the country safe and accessible,” said Kiser.

“What we’ve learned during this period is the extraordinary importance of the living landscape to our mental and physical health, especially for homeowners who have a yard. We saw the ongoing need for the TurfMutt education program by parents and educators, with the robust distribution of our curriculum by Scholastic, the U.S. Green Building Council’s Global Learning Lab, and the Wildlife Habitat Council, among others,” Kiser continued.

“The new voice of our Foundation, Mutt Mulligan, has been busy promoting the importance of living landscapes.”

Planning is already underway for GIE+EXPO 2021, which is scheduled to take place Oct. 20-22 in Louisville. Registration is currently open for next year’s event at www.gie-expo.com.

Media contacts: - Debbi Mayster, Four Leaf PR on behalf of OPEI, 240-988-6243, debbi@fourleafpr.com - Ami Neiberger-Miller, Four Leaf PR on behalf of OPEI, 703-887-4877, ami@fourleafpr.com

About OPEI OPEI is an international trade association representing manufacturers and suppliers of power equipment, small engines and battery power, utility and personal transport vehicles, and golf cars. OPEI is the advocacy voice of the industry, and a recognized Standards Development Organization for the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and active internationally through the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) in the development of safety and performance standards. OPEI is managing partner of GIE+EXPO, the green industry equipment exposition, and administers the TurfMutt Foundation, which directs the environmental education program, TurfMutt. OPEI-Canada represents members on a host of issues, including recycling, emissions and other regulatory developments across the Canadian provinces.

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DEVELOPERS GUIDE

TAX-DRIVEN Opportunities

BY HENRY DELOZIER

GLOBAL GOLF ADVISORS

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tax migration is in progress in America and the shifting population will impact golf facilities and capital asset planning. These changes will impact golf course builders in ways that can be made advantageous to those who take action.

Bloomberg Analytics provided 2020 guidance concerning migratory trends which are influenced by economic considerations, based upon Bloomberg’s analysis of filings with the Internal Revenue Service and US Census data. The simple fact is that many Americans who reside in states characterized by higher-than-other-states’ income tax are relocating their primary residences – and the basis for their state income tax obligations – to states with zero or lower state income taxes.

The big winners appear to be states – like Florida, Nevada, Tennessee, Texas - with no state income taxes.

Even states like North and South Carolina, and Georgia are showing net population growth arising from lowerthan-average tax requirements. The big losers, according to Bloomberg, are Connecticut (-1.6% net population decline), Illinois (-1.09%), New York (-1.1%), and New Jersey (.92%).

Here’s the catch, many taxpayers are simply adjusting their primary residence location in tandem with the amount of time spent in their newly declared state of residency. For example, the taxpayer who used to claim Connecticut as their primary residence, as in “we live in Connecticut and have a place in Florida for the winter, now claims Florida (lower tax liability) saying “ we live in Florida and spend the summer in Connecticut.” A key element of the tax code in matters of residency is the function of the amount of time spent there.

Here are four bits of advice that may serve you well in 2021 and beyond: 1.

Understand the America’s changing demographics. GCBAA members need to understand how this tax migration will impact their business for years to come. Some clubs that are situated in shrinking states will find their market attractiveness diminished and may decide that long-deferred golf course improvements are now necessary. Before long, however, many of these clubs will lack the economic capability for funding golf course improvements.

Golf course builders should be deliberate in targeting clubs and courses which (a) need to modernize and upgrade golf course features and (b) facilities where golf course improvements can create advantageous market differentiation in growing markets.

Until changes evolve in tax metrics, the tax migration will reveal opportunities and limitations for GCBAA members.

2. Anticipate emerging needs and financial capabilities. Many clubs have deferred capital projects in the wake of the Great Recession and are still playing catch up. A new urgency is arising as some clubs find their supply of possible funding is drying up and / or moving away.

Golf course builders know what types of improvement projects clubs and course owners favor. It seems that most prospective clients want to update and upgrade sand bunkers or their courses. Packaging tee renovations, drainage projects, and irrigation system upgrades with the always-popular bunker projects can

be advantageous to builders and their clients.

Infrastructure needs on many courses have been put off in many locales. GCBAA members will do well to help clients to combine infrastructure needs with projects preferred by clients to increase efficiencies and margins on any given course.

3. Fish where the fish are. Focus promotional and business development efforts on the states and localized markets where membership growth is highly predictable and sustainable. One silver-lining arising from the novel coronavirus pandemic has been that private club memberships have grown significantly in 2020…and that is net growth.

The results have been (a) increased new member enrollments, (b) surging counts of rounds-played in most golf facilities, and (c) increased revenues. New energy and revenues have created the desire at many golf courses to fund capital repairs and improvement projects.

Focus on the markets expected to grow.

4. Prepare for ripple effects. There will be breakage.

States that are experiencing population and tax revenue declines will respond. Be alert and watch for such responses. There may be threats and opportunities emerging for golf course builders.

The topsy-turvy world of golf course construction requires greater-than-ever agility and forward thinking. The builders who monitor the movement of money and shifting demographics will enjoy competitive advantage over those builders simply waiting for the phone to ring.

Henry DeLozier is a principal at Global Golf Advisors, the largest international consulting firm that specializes in golf-related businesses. Henry is a friend to GCBAA members and the Chairman of the Board of Directors for Audubon International. Contact Henry at hdelozier@globalgolfadvisors.com.

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HUMAN RESOURCES

Wage-and-Hour GUIDANCE FOR TELEWORKERS

BY JACK L. SHULTZ AND SARAH J. KNIEP

O’NEILL, HEINRICH, DAMKROGER, BERGMEYER & SHULTZ, P.C., L.L.O.

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he Coronavirus – 19 ("COVID-19") health crisis has changed the landscapes of the United States workforce seemingly overnight, requiring many employees to establish remote working arrangements. With these changes coming at such an unprecedented swift pace, employers are now faced with many issues relating to proper tracking of hours and compensation, nonexempt employees working on unnecessary projects, working unapproved overtime and working off the clock. These issues create many challenges to ensure non-exempt employees are tracking compensable hours, exempt workers are performing work during the work week, and proper review is being given to necessary work policies and procedures. The U.S. Department of Labor ("DOL") recently issued Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2020-5 (the "Bulletin") in an effort to provide guidance for employers struggling with these various issues. With the remote workforce staying in place for the foreseeable future, it is important that employers review their policies and procedures to avoid potential liability for unpaid wages and benefits.

Non-exempt employees must be compensated for all hours worked.

It is well known that non-exempt employees must be compensated for all hours worked, plus overtime pay after 40 hours have been worked in a workweek. It is important to note that employers must compensate the employee for all working time, even if the work is not authorized, so long as the employer "knows or has reason to believe the work is being performed." 29 C.F.R. § 785.11. This requirement does not change for remote workers.

However, teleworking creates some potential difficulties for employers to monitor the hours worked by employees, and increases the likelihood for employees to work off-the-clock. How, and to what extent, are employers required to monitor nonexempt employees' hours worked remotely?

According to the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") requirements, the employer is responsible for exercising control to ensure that work that is not permitted is not undertaken by its employees. 29 C.F.R. § 785.13. While the employers can and should create rules and policies banning unpermitted work, a rule is not enough. The employer "must make every effort" to enforce the rule. Thankfully, this responsibility to enforce the rule is not limitless.

In fact, an employer's obligation to compensate

employees for hours worked must be based on their actual or constructive knowledge of that work being performed. In other words, the employer's liability is based on what it should have known, not what it could have known. Actual knowledge is fairly simple to establish. For example, an employer would have actual knowledge of an employee's hours worked based on their regularly scheduled hours and employee reports or other notifications. The FLSA defines constructive knowledge of overtime hours as whether an employer "has reason to believe the work is being performed." 29 C.F.R. § 785.12.

As a practical matter, one way an employer may meet its obligation to compensate employees for time worked is by establishing time reporting procedures and compensating employees for all reported hours of work. If new time-keeping systems are being used in order to accommodate the remote workers, employers should test the system to ensure it is working properly, and provide training for the employees so they are able to accurately operate the new system. Employers should remind their employees of the importance of properly recording their time and unpaid breaks so they are compensated properly. Employers should also review their overtime policies and procedures in place and adopt all measures to ensure compliance with such policies. In fact, in these teleworking conditions, employers would be wise to implement a procedure which requires non-exempt employees to obtain authorization before working overtime or performing any other unauthorized work.

Implementing, communicating and enforcing these types of policies and procedures are important steps to ensure an employer is maintaining control over remote worker and ensuring proper compensation.

Exempt employees should be paid for a full workweek Employers are not required to pay their exempt employees any overtime work, but they should ensure they are paying them for an entire workweek if the exempt employee performs any work during that week, even if the employee does not perform work for the entire week. 29 C.F.R. § 541.602(a). Of course, there are exceptions to this rule. For example, an employer may pay an exempt employee less than the weekly salary if the deduction is one of the regulatory exemptions, which includes absences of one or more full day for sickness or disability, unpaid disciplinary suspensions, or personal reasons. 29

C.F.R. § 542.602(b). Moreover, an employer is not obligated to compensate an exempt employee if he or she does not perform any work in a workweek.

It is critical the employers track the work being performed by exempt employees to ensure they remain exempt. Under the FLSA white collar exemptions, exempt employees primary job duties must fall under one of three classes (1) executive work, (2) professional work, or (3) administrative work. Accordingly, even while employees are working remotely, they should continue to perform their exempt duties in order to maintain their exempt status. This may prove difficult in some situations where remote work causes employers to redistribute duties due to layoffs or furloughs.

Thankfully, the FLSA has provided relief during the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division published the COVID-19 and the Fair Labor Standards Act Questions and Answers, which states that "during a period of public health emergency declared by a Federal, State, or local authority with respect to COVID-19, otherwise exempt employees may temporarily perform nonexempt duties that are required by the emergency without losing the exemption." This does provide temporary relief, however, employers should continue to ensure exempt employees are primarily performing exempt duties. If non-exempt duties are required under the circumstances related to COVID-19, employers should work with the employees to ensure these duties do not continue for an extended period of time.

In conclusion, as the COVID-19 pandemic has and continues to reshape the teleworking requirements of most businesses, employers should implement or review current policies and procedures related to time-keeping, authorized work and overtime hours, and effectively communicate and enforce these policies with their employees.

It will be important for employers to investigate any instances of unauthorized work and address it immediately with their employees. It is important to note, however, that though they should ensure the work, even unauthorized work, is compensated so long as the employer should have known about it. Moreover, for those employees who are exempt, employers should ensure that they are primarily performing exempt duties to ensure they maintain exempt status.

Editor’s Note: This article is not intended to provide legal advice to our readers. Rather, this article is intended to alert our readers to new and developing issues and to provide some common sense answers to complex legal questions. Readers are urged to consult their own legal counsel or the authors of this article if the reader wishes to obtain a specific legal opinion regarding how these legal standards may apply to their particular circumstances. The authors of this article, Jack L. Shultz and Sarah J. Kniep can be contacted at (402) 434-3000, or at O’Neill, Heinrich, Damkroger, Bergmeyer & Shultz, P.C., L.L.O., P.O. Box 82028, Lincoln, NE 68501-2028, jshultz@ohdbslaw.com and skniep@ohdbslaw.com.

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Scratching the Surface: TIPS FOR

RESURFACING USGA PUTTING GREENS

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olf courses choose to resurface their putting greens for a variety of reasons. Addressing declining turf performance, softening contours, and upgrading to an improved turf variety are among the most common motivations. Whatever the reasoning behind a project, it is important for all involved to recognize that resurfacing a putting green is more complicated than simply removing the existing grass and replacing it with new turf.

While most of the sand layer in a USGA putting green can function properly for decades, the soil characteristics in the upper portion of the rootzone mix begin to change almost immediately after grass is planted. Organic matter, sand topdressing, and fine particles carried by wind or water all begin to accumulate in the soil. The end result is a surface layer that does not perform as well as the original sand-based rootzone mix. When resurfacing putting greens, it is essential to know the depth of this layer and to remove the soil until the properly functioning rootzone material is reached. Failing to completely remove the organic material and covering it with new sand can create a layering issue that will have serious negative impacts on putting green performance. The deeper a layer is buried, the harder it is for superintendents to address, so removing that last inch of organic material is critical.

The depth of soil that should be removed when resurfacing a USGA putting green will vary from project to project and should always be determined by soil testing.

For cool-season grasses like bentgrass and Poa annua, the organic layer may be only an inch or two deep, but warmseason grasses like bermudagrass can produce organic layers that are 6 inches deep. Management programs will also have an impact on how much soil needs to be removed. Soil testing can identify the depth where the

Installing drain lines above the bunker liner can prevent issues with a perched water table in the bunker sand.

rootzone mix will deliver the desired performance. New mix can then be added that matches the original rootzone characteristics to ensure a uniform putting green soil profile in the resurfaced greens.

It is recommended to blend any new material into the existing mix to provide a smooth transition between the two. If only a few inches of material need to be added, a rototiller can be used to blend the old and new mix together. Avoid aggressive tilling as this can damage peat fibers and alter the performance of the new rootzone material. If the depth of sand being replaced is greater than 4 inches, tilling will no longer be practical. In this case, it is recommended to disrupt the surface of the existing rootzone material through scarification before placing the new mix on top. This will reduce the risk of a difference in bulk density between the two layers impeding water movement or root development.

Resurfacing greens is a great opportunity to fix slope or contour issues found on a putting green. If there are spots that hold water, or slopes that are too steep, they can often be addressed while remaining within USGA recommendations for rootzone depth. Check depths to the gravel layer to understand the options for solving an issue while remaining within 1 inch of the 12-inch recommended rootzone depth.

Resurfacing USGA greens is a great way to improve putting green performance without needlessly rebuilding components of the green that are still functioning properly.

The key to successfully resurfacing USGA greens without creating layering problems is performing physical soil testing to understand the soil issues that are present and to determine a compatible rootzone material for replacing any soil that is removed.

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Persevering in Crisis:

HENRY WALLMEYER WINS NGCOA MID-ATLANTIC LEADERSHIP AWARD

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020 has challenged the entire golf and club industry. The COVID-19 pandemic shut down the thousands of facilities nationwide and threatened their bottom lines and existences. Steadfast, the golf community successfully pivoted, and in many cases, increased its popularity among core and new golfers. The National Club Association (NCA), through its leading education and advocacy initiatives, played a critical role in keeping the industry strong, safe and forward-looking. For these efforts, NCA President & CEO Henry Wallmeyer has been named the 2020 MidAtlantic Golf Leader by NGCOA Mid-Atlantic. .

Henry was a key player navigating for the golf industry through the COVID-19 crisis, both as a government relations advocate as well as a leader in operations in COVID-19 protocols. On behalf of NCA, he was among the first to establish regular webinar advisories for clubs. He also worked with multiple allied associations, including NGCOA MA. A key element in this recognition was that NCA decided to make their efforts available to the entire club community (not just NCA members), which both broadened their audience and impact of this timely and vital information and resources.

At the outset of the pandemic, NCA initially communicated in reactionary fashion, but Henry received a call from a Virginia club representative citing that NCA’s information, while good, was not timely. NCA immediately adopted a new philosophy to get out in front of it and be proactive. A pivotal moment was a staff meeting on Friday, March 13th, seeking to determine the best approach, which was to offer guidance. That’s when they decided to start their Town Hall Webinar Series which began with a short turnaround on Monday, March 16th. NCA’s first webinar, which included experts on health and safety, finance, operations, labor law and relief legislation, drew more than 2,000 attendees (instead of the normal 40-50).

With such interest and demand, Henry and his team started doing webinars 2-3 times per week on a variety of different topics, including legal and workforce issues, operations, accounting and finance, health and safety and emergency relief legislation. As of mid-June, some 32 webinars were presented, with the total number of attendees surpassing 12,000. Their subsequent webinars focused on reopening the club and address key facilities like pools, tennis and racquet sports, fitness centers and youth camps as well as sessions on economics and workforce issues. All webinars were recorded and 12 GCBAA Earth Shaping News | Fall Edition

available to the entire club community at no cost.

While initially the fears of recession dominated, that didn’t happen, and April saw more golf not less. The fact that courses quickly and effectively adopted new protocols was remarkable and in part to NCA’s guidance.

These facilities survived the initial hit, then thrived, continuing to collect dues and engage members, while also caring for their staffs. To help the industry reopen safely, NCA launched the Blueprint for Reopening Private Clubs. This publication was a compilation of shared resources across numerous industries, organizations and agencies. The Blueprint cataloged the best resources in one document organized by club departments, facilities, programs and operations categories. Needless to say, Henry and the NCA staff and board of directors adjusted and adapted to the emerging needs of the club community during this unprecedented crisis and fulfilled a tremendous need.

Today the National Club Association promotes and advances the interests of private clubs through advocacy, insight and governance. However, advocacy is why they were founded in 1961. Their initial intent was to repeal the 20% federal excise tax on initiation fees and dues.

NCA started with 12 member clubs, but by 1965 when they successfully repealed the tax, membership had grown to 50 member clubs. This proved two things: nothing happens fast in Washington, D.C.; and there is strength in numbers. Today NCA represents 700 clubs and besides being the only organization that actively lobbies the U.S. Congress on behalf of the private club industry, provides valuable tools, education programs, trends analysis and best practices to empower clubs through informed leadership.

NCA is always advocating on behalf of the club and golf community. Current issues include the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)—Congress included 501(c) (7) clubs in the original CARES Act legislation, but it after negotiations, it was limited to 501(c)(3) and (19) organizations. NCA continues to push for expansion and 501(c)(7) clubs have been included in each of the last two bills passed by the House. Unfortunately, those bills were not considered by the Senate for a number of reasons unrelated to private clubs.

In addition to the PPP, NCA has been pushing to expand the Employee Retention Tax Credit, which has been a lifeline for those clubs eligible for the program.

NCA also worked on the Waters of the U.S. regulation (WOTUS) and successfully helped shape it to be more

Henry Wallmeyer, NCA President & CEO

favorable to golf operations. They also worked on overtime regulations, which were also successfully changed from the Obama era regulation that would have been a challenge for many small and medium sized businesses. A new challenge is property tax changes that have been proposed in previous years in Maryland, New York and now in California. NCA has been working to prepare the private club community for future efforts to increase taxes due to the impact of declining state and local revenue resulting from the pandemic.

Henry’s career track began with a degree from Villanova. Thereafter he moved to Capitol Hill in 1997 to work in government relations; and in 1998 he landed a job with the Club Managers Association of America in Alexandria, Va. He simultaneously fell in love with associations and the private club industry. Subsequently he worked with a variety of other associations, acquiring professional growth. A stint with the National Association of Manufacturers let him see how an association can positively affect an entire industry. In 2015 he moved to NCA as President & CEO and has aggressively grown the association while delivering value to its members and the entire club industry.

For Henry, this recognition is a tremendous testament to the NCA team, and what they are doing makes a difference. In the midst of a global crisis, NCA was hunkered down, creating a special website and newsletter providing resources and valuable information to help cope with the pandemic. “This award put a smile on my face and proved our work meaningful,” he said.

“People were watching and using our information. The most gratifying part is to help people when they need it the most! I’m absolutely honored to accept on behalf of the NCA staff and our board of directors.”

The Wallmeyer Family – Jonelle, Nicklaus, Mary Frances and Henry

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PGA ANNOUNCES MERCHANDISE SHOW WILL SWITCH TO All-Virtual FORMAT IN 2021

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he event is scheduled for January 26-29 and appointment scheduling to be available in mid-December. Get your blue-light glasses and extra padding for your desk chair ready because the PGA 2021 Merchandise show will be coming to a computer screen next year.

The PGA Golf Exhibitors and PGA of America recently announced the shift to an all-virtual event for the show that is scheduled for January 26 - 29.

“This year’s virtual PGA Show will offer unparalleled online engagement, connecting our industry to drive business and grow the game. Technology has brought us together in amazing new ways during the pandemic, and we plan to capitalize on these innovative solutions to make the PGA Show even better moving forward,” said PGA Golf Exhibitions Event Vice President Marc Simon.

PGA Professionals, golf retailers, industry leaders and manufacturers from around the globe will be able to attend the show from the safety of their homes, facilities or offices and actively reconnect with the industry to drive substantial business results.

The easy-to-use platform will become available for appointment scheduling in mid-December, with full content provided live during PGA Show Week, and available on-demand for an extended period of time after the show concludes. The exhibitor marketplace will remain open on an ongoing basis to help exhibiting companies and buyers drive commerce throughout 2021.

Complimentary industry attendee registration details will be announced shortly.

For the 68th edition of the PGA Merchandise Show, attendees can expect a highly-interactive virtual experience and marketplace – which will feature new product launch events, exhibitor showrooms, commerce applications, education sessions, industry presentations, one-to-one meetings, group networking, special events and special golf celebrity and influencer engagement programs, the PGA said in a release.

“Working in partnership with the PGA Show team, we are pleased to continue the longstanding tradition of connecting PGA Professionals and the global golf community with a new virtual PGA Merchandise Show

experience and marketplace in 2021,” said PGA President Suzy Whaley. “The interactive virtual format will allow even greater participation from all corners of the U.S. and around the world and, together, we can collectively make the most of the surging interest in the game."

The PGA says its optimistic that it’s 2022 event will be help live and in-person in Orlando.

“Recognizing the increased interest in the game and potential growth in 2021 and beyond, we are excited to return to Orlando in 2022 to combine the best of technology advancements with the invaluable experience of face-to-face connections,” Simon said. “Together, we are evolving and have the opportunity to emerge stronger and better connected than ever before.”

The PGA Merchandise Show is the world’s largest annual gathering of the golf industry and traditionally hosts nearly 40,000 golf industry professionals from around the world to discover the newest trends and technology from some 1,000 exhibiting golf companies and brands.

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Forrest Richardson, ASGCA, BECOMES

PRESIDENT OF AMERICAN SOCIETY OF GOLF COURSE ARCHITECTS

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orrest Richardson, ASGCA, of Phoenix, is the new president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA). He is ASGCA’s 75th-year president and will serve in the role until the ASGCA Annual Meeting in October 2021.

Richardson has had a lifelong ambition to work in golf design and studied golf course architecture across the Fife Region of Scotland. He was mentored

by ASGCA Past President Arthur Jack Snyder (19172005), who met Richardson when the then-12-yearold rode his bike to Snyder’s office, “to find out how to become a golf course architect.”

The two worked in association when Richardson was asked in 1985 to design the Pointe Resort at South Mountain in Phoenix, his first-ever assignment.

Richardson suggested the client hire Snyder, but Snyder thought otherwise. “Jack called me and reported ‘everything is set, they hired us,’” recalls Richardson. “He didn’t have to do that, but it gave me an incredible opportunity to enter the profession, and I will always be grateful.”

In 1988, Forrest Richardson & Associates was established, eventually serving clients across the United States and Mexico with numerous planning assignments in Canada, Central America, Europe, and Asiatic Russia. The firm’s work includes golf course planning, new course designs, renovations and, more recently, re-imagination projects to re-plan courses for a new generation of golfers and other uses.

“The work of the golf course architect will continue

to focus on how we make the game more fun, more inclusive and also compatible with new economies,” says Richardson. “My encouragement to the design profession is that we also look deep into the game itself. I think we can explore new ways to enjoy a golf course, facilitate socializing and maybe even discover new playing formats. Frankly, there is no more creative group than the few hundred designers across the world to tackle these new ideas.”

Since the on-site 2020 ASGCA Annual Meeting was canceled due to COVID-19, Richardson’s message to golf architects and the golf industry has been released as a YouTube video available for public access. The video may be seen at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=8s9-qhhT3nQ&feature=youtu.be.

A prolific author, Richardson has authored five books on golf course architecture, including “Routing the Golf Course” and “Bunkers, Pits & Other Hazards.”

The latter, written with Mark K. Fine, documents the formation of hazards and their crucial role in making the game exciting and fun. He is often a guest writer to publications such as Links, Golf Journal and Golf Course Architecture.

Richardson is a member of the United States Golf Association Museum Committee and has served several of golf’s allied organizations and conferences as a presenter.

His new course work includes Baylands Golf Links (Silicon Valley, California), The Hideout Golf Club (Monticello, Utah), The Links at Las Palomas (Sonora,

Mexico), and Olivas Links (Ventura, California). His renovation and remodeling work has included Berkeley Country Club (El Cerrito, California), The Wigwam Gold Course (Litchfield Park, Arizona) and The Short Course at Mountain Shadows (Paradise Valley, Arizona).

Richardson and his wife, Valerie, are parents to one daughter, Haley Lu Richardson.

Article and photo credit to ASGCA: https://asgca.org/forrestrichardson-asgca-becomes-president-of-american-society-of-golfcourse-architects/

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GCSAA ANNOUNCES GROUP PRICING DISCOUNTS FOR VIRTUAL 2021 Golf

Industry Show

ALL-ACCESS EDUCATION FOR EVERY MEMBER OF THE MAINTENANCE STAFF FOR ONE PRICE

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awrence, Kan. (Sept. 16, 2020) – The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) is introducing Facility pricing for the virtual 2021 Golf Industry Show in February, which will offer valuable education for everyone on the golf course maintenance team for one price.

The All-Access Facility Package includes 78 educations sessions, which can be viewed during the event the first week of February as well as on-demand with 30 days of extended access. The package also includes the virtual trade show, networking events, virtual visits from special guests and more for $850 ($1,050 for nonGCSAA members) for an unlimited number of team members. Each team member who registers will receive 3.0 continuing education points (CEUs). The Individual All-Access Package is $250 less and available to GCSAA members for $600 or $750 for non-members.

“When we made the decision to transition to a virtual show, we knew that the virtual format would offer opportunities for those who have been unable to attend due to the travel expenses or time commitment of an inperson event,” GCSAA CEO Rhett Evans said. “It also opens up the option for every member of the maintenance team to participate. The facility package is a great value

for everyone on the team to not only further their own professional development but to also benefit the facility with the insight, innovations and connections that are made at GIS.” In addition, to the All-Access packages, base packages will be available that include 36 education sessions with seven days of on-demand access, plus the trade show and other events. The Base Facility Package is $500 for GCSAA members ($700 for non-members) with 1.5 CEUs for each registered participant. The Base Individual Package is $350 for GCSAA members and $500 for non-members.

Registration for the 2021 Golf Industry Show will open Oct. 13.

GCSAA and presenting partners, the Golf Course Builders Association of America (GCBAA) and the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA), will offer a virtual experience that will continue the GIS’s long tradition of connecting attendees, exhibitors and industry experts through a progressive week of unparalleled education opportunities and access to golf facility solutions for golf industry professionals. The theme of the 2021 GIS — “Your space. Your pace. All in one place.” — not only reflects the ability of participants to attend the show from the safety of their homes or offices and consume the

content on their own schedules, but also speaks to the convergence of industry experts that will be a part of the high-caliber education lineup in keeping with past GIS events.

A preview of the virtual platform and more information about the show is now available on golfindustryshow.com.

About the Golf Industry Show The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) presents the Golf Industry Show annually. It is an innovative conference and trade show combining education, networking opportunities and practical solutions for golf course superintendents, owners/operators, general managers, chief operating officers, architects and builders. The Golf Industry Show is presented jointly with the Golf Course Builders Association of America (GCBAA) and the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA). Participating partners include National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA), the National Golf Foundation (NGF) and the United States Golf Association (USGA).

About GCSAA and the EIFG The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) is a leading golf organization in the United States. Its focus is on golf course management, and since 1926 GCSAA has been the top professional association for the men and women who manage golf courses in the U.S. and worldwide. From its headquarters in Lawrence, Kan., the association provides education, information and representation to more than 18,000 members in more than 78 countries. The association’s mission is to serve its members, advance their profession and enhance the enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game of golf. Visit GCSAA at www.gcsaa.org or find us on Facebook or Twitter. Visit our industry-leading magazine at GCMonline.com.

The Environmental Institute for Golf is the philanthropic organization of the GCSAA. Its mission is to foster sustainability through research, awareness, education, programs and scholarships for the benefit of golf course management professionals, golf facilities and the game. Visit EIFG at www.eifg.org. or find us on Facebook or Twitter.

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SPORTS COMMENTATOR Jim Nantz TO RECEIVE OLD TOM MORRIS AWARD FROM GCSAA SPORTS BROADCASTING HALL-OF-FAMER WILL BE HONORED IN FEBRUARY DURING GOLF INDUSTRY SHOW

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awrence, Kan. (Nov. 3, 2020) – Jim Nantz, three-time Emmy winner and lead anchor of CBS Sports’ golf team, will be the recipient of the 2021 Old Tom Morris award from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.

Nantz will receive the award Feb. 2 during the Opening Session of the virtual 2021 Golf Industry Show. The award has been presented annually since 1983 to an individual, who through a lifetime commitment to the game of golf, has helped to mold the welfare of the game in a manner and style exemplified by Old Tom Morris. Morris, a four-time British Open winner, was the longtime superintendent at St. Andrews in Scotland until his death in 1908.

Nantz joined the CBS Sports golf team in 1986 and became the lead anchor of the network’s golf coverage in April 1994, partnering with 1998 Old Tom Morris Award winner Ken Venturi until June 2002. He currently partners with six-time major championship winner Sir Nick Faldo. In addition to his golf broadcast responsibilities, Nantz is also the lead play-byplay announcer for the network’s NFL and college basketball coverage.

“For more than three decades, Jim Nantz has been the face and voice to lead viewers through golf’s biggest events,” said Rhett Evans, GCSAA CEO. “Through his insight and analysis, we have all felt a deeper connection to the game. His respect for and recognition of superintendents throughout his career make him an exemplary choice for the Old Tom Morris Award.”

A native of Charlotte, N.C., Nantz began covering sports while he was a student at the University of Houston, where he was also a member of the golf

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team. After graduating in 1981 with a degree in radio/ television, he worked at CBS affiliates in Houston and Salt Lake City before joining CBS Sports in 1985.

In 2007, Nantz became the first commentator in history to call the Super Bowl, the NCAA Men’s Final Four and the Masters all in the same year, repeating this feat in 2010, 2013 and 2016. In 2019, Nantz completed an even-rarer achievement — calling the AFC A former collegiate golfer, Jim Nantz has called the Masters, the PGA Championship, the Super Championship, Super Bowl, Bowl and the NCAA Men’s Final Four. Photo courtesy of Nantz Enterprises.

Final Four, Masters and PGA Championship, all in a span of become a world-renowned research center dedicated 120 days.

Other accolades for Nantz include being a member to funding innovative diagnostic discoveries for early of the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame, Pro Football and accurate detection of Alzheimer’s disease and Hall of Fame and being named National Sportscaster other dementing illnesses. Nantz wrote a New York Times Bestseller chronicling his father’s battle with the of the Year five times. “(The Old Tom Morris Award) is a big one,” Nantz disease, “Always By My Side,” in 2008.

Nantz lives in Pebble Beach, Calif., with his wife, said. “I treasure the relationship that I have with many Courtney.

They have two daughters, Caroline and superintendents around the country, and I value their Finley, and a son, Jameson. A list of past Old Tom efforts so much. They work so hard and they don’t get the acclaim I feel they deserve. They’re so incredibly Morris Award winners is available at https://www. well educated and trained on all issues involving gcsaa.org/about-gcsaa/awards/old-tom-morris-award. agronomy. It’s been an eye-opener for me the last 35 years.”

Outside of broadcasting, in 2011 he teamed with Houston Methodist Hospital to create the Nantz National Alzheimer Center (NNAC). The NNAC has

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MOVERS & SHAPERS

GCBAA WELCOMES Blake Thomas TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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e are pleased to welcome Blake Thomas of Regency Wire and Cable to the GCBAA Board of Directors. Blake was appointed to fulfill the remainder of outgoing Board Member Bob Sylvester's term, who resigned his position this summer. Bob will remain active on the GCBAA Education Committee and assisting with Education Seminars for the Virtual Golf Industry Show in February. Blake's term will be through February 2022.

"A short biography of me should begin with my most important accomplishment. I’ve been married to my wife, Heather, for 28 years and we have raised three children; Joshua, Hannah, and Wyatt.

As a veteran of the Missouri’s Army National

Guard 1140th Engineer Battalion, my time as a 51R Interior Electrician would be my first experience working on electrical projects.

I received a B.S. in Agribusiness from Southeast Missouri State University. During my studies, I was first introduced to the Golf Course Industry through a turf grass agronomy internship at Dalhousie Golf Club in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Ultimately, I was able to bring my golf course and electrical construction experience under one roof at Regency Wire. A privately owned American manufacturer of direct burial wire and cables for the irrigation industry, Regency Wire has been a member of the GCBAA for over 20 years."

GCBAA CERTIFIED BUILDER TOTAL TURF GOLF SERVICES, INC. ANNOUNCES THE ADDITION OF Shellene Elmore, GOLF OPERATIONS MANAGER

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otal Turf Golf Services, Inc., a Pennsylvaniabased Certified Golf Course Builder, is pleased to announce the addition of Shellene Elmore as its newest Golf Operations Manager. Shellene will be based out of the Corporate Office in Huntingdon Valley, PA and will oversee and manage golf restoration, renovation and construction projects throughout the country.

Shellene brings over 25 years of golf course construction experience to the TTGS team. Having previously worked as a Shaper, Project Manager, and VP/Partner throughout his career, Shellene has traveled extensively throughout the United States and the Caribbean building and renovating some of the most prolific golf course for some of the game’s

most notable designers and architects. “Shellene will look to foster and build upon existing relationships with both Superintendents and Architects alike as well as garner new opportunities for growth in emerging golf markets as we continue to expand our footprint,” states TTGS Vice President, Greg Hufner.

“The addition of Elmore will further allow us to better service our clients’ expectations and needs throughout the US,” adds Hufner.

For company information and updates on current projects visit TTGS website at www. totalturfgolfservices.com. Shellene can be reached via email at shellenee@totalturfservices.com or via cell phone at (508) 272-0744.

IVI-GOLF – New CUSTOMER SERVICE CONTACT

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VI-GOLF has made an important change to our Customer Service Staff. Beginning Monday, November 9th, Jackie Kerr will be coordinating all IVI-GOLF product orders. Jackie has been with Indian Valley for over 7 years, actively involved in the non-golf portion of our business..

Jackie brings to the role a deep product knowledge and significant service perspective for our customers. As a distributor or builder that has

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relied on IVI-GOLF for Sandtrapper Liners, Flexxcape Seamless Liner, the PermaEdge Bunker System, and Turf Shield Turf Covers, you will be able to reach Jackie at the same customer service number - 888970-5111 toll free or via email: jkerr@ivi-golf.com.

MOVERS & SHAPERS

Ms. Tina L. Downing IS THE NEW EXECUTIVE SALES MANAGER – DISTRIBUTOR SALES

CMF GLOBAL, INC. IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE PROMOTION OF MS. TINA L. DOWNING TO EXECUTIVE SALES MANAGER - DISTRIBUTOR SALES. SHE HAS BEEN WITH CMF GLOBAL, INC. SINCE 2011.

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HULA VISTA, Calif. (PRWEB) November 05, 2020 . -- CMF Global, Inc. suppliers of pipeline systems and the manufacturers of the AquaFuse brand of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe and fittings is pleased to announce the promotion of Ms. Tina L. Downing to Executive Sales Manager – Distributor Sales. She will be our primary point of contact and responsible for expanding our sales through our global distribution network.

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USGA CEO Mike Davis ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE IN 2021

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ike Davis, the current CEO of the USGA, will leave the organization by the end of 2021 to pursue a lifelong passion for golf course design and construction. In the next step of his professional journey, Davis, 55, will team with accomplished golf course designer Tom Fazio II in a new business venture, where together they have formed Fazio & Davis Golf Design.

Davis, who joined the USGA in 1990, became the Association’s seventh executive director in 2011 and its first Chief Executive Officer in 2016. In the CEO role, Davis is responsible for managing all aspects of the association’s day-to-day operations, including its core functions, essential programs and human and financial resources. He serves as a member of several golf-related boards, including the International Golf Federation, World Golf Foundation, World Golf Hall of Fame and Official World Golf Rankings.

“Leading the USGA has been such an honor, and I’m grateful for the many wonderful years I have had with this great organization,” said Davis. “While I am excited for my next chapter, my work here is not done, and I look forward to furthering our mission to better the game over the next 15 months.”

Until his departure, Davis will continue to focus on leading the organization through the impacts of COVID-19, advancing the USGA’s commitment to create Golf House Pinehurst; driving USGA strategy (including, importantly, the outcomes of the Distance Insights project); and on-boarding and supporting his successor to ensure a smooth transition for the next CEO. "Mike has been a transformational leader in golf and his actions to move the USGA forward have been numerous and decisive," said USGA President Stu Francis. "These accomplishments

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Mike Davis, shown here announcing the USGA’s plan to build Golf House Pinehurst, will step down by the end of 2021. (Chris Keane/USGA)

include leading global rules modernization, the new World Handicap System, the ongoing Distance Insights project and the creation of the new USGA Foundation. In addition, Mike’s vision helped create four new USGA championships, while at the same time ensuring a renowned lineup of golf courses for all of the USGA’s championships. He has also been a strong advocate for the selection of public golf courses as U.S. Open sites.”

“During his tenure as CEO, Mike has assembled a strong, experienced leadership team, and worked collaboratively with our board to modernize and streamline the internal governance structures of the USGA, which created the space for the management team to lead the way and the Executive Committee to function primarily as a strategic board.”

The USGA Executive Committee will soon initiate a search for the next CEO, with the goal of having a candidate in place prior to the 2021 U.S. Open in June. Davis will support the onboarding of the new CEO over the subsequent months with the intent of formally departing the organization by the end of 2021.

To view the original article, please visit: https://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/ articles/2020/09/ceo-mike-davis-announcesdeparture-2021.html

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SUPERIOR GOLF CONCEPTS John Copeland BY: GCBAA MEMBER JOHN R. JOHNSON – J2GOLF.COM - GOLFPHOTOS.COM

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t all started when GCBAA member John Copeland, owner of Florida based Superior Golf Concepts, was called upon to “Give” to a wonderful cause.

Haven’t we all been faced with this dilemma during our careers?

Without pause, he chose to step up and answer the summons to help one of the top charities in the land - Folds of Honor.

Truth be known, the party asking was none other than Jack Nicklaus himself. It was late summer of 2018, just as John’s construction team was finishing a project on the 18th green of the vaunted Bear’s Club.

By October of 2018, he was walking side-byside with Nicklaus, making an on-site visit and by February of 2019, he was flagging greens and tees while riding a snowmobile in knee high snow drifts.

During the Mid-March thaw, they started clearing years of old-growth timber to ready the site for construction.

Folds of Honor wanted to completely re-design an existing golf course in Grand Haven, Michigan, into a Signature Jack Nicklaus Golf Course. The course would in kind, donate 100% of the profits to fund educational scholarships for spouses and children of disabled veterans and fallen soldiers.

In 2019, the Folds of Honor charity awarded $22 million in educational scholarships to more than 4,500 students. Now, that number is going to grow significantly due to the efforts of corporate sponsors such as Superior Golf Concepts and a new Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course.

John has had a long relationship with Jack Nicklaus, serving as his past world-wide senior construction supervisor. He accepted this new challenge and ‘Took’ the opportunity to lead his construction team to the Wolverine State and build

Jack’s latest outstanding golf course on the eastern shores of Lake Michigan.

Each party brought their “A” team, with Jack Nicklaus bringing Senior Design Associate, Chris Cochran to oversee architecture, John Copeland relied upon his Senior Construction Supervisor, Kevin Patterson to be his full time on-site vision and noted Shaper, Doug Graham handled the intricate bulldozer work.

Actual construction on American Dunes began in April 2019 with a total renovation of the par 72 course which now plays up to 7,213 yards. Not only was this a complete renovation, it was a completely different style of course as well. The prior course, designed by Father and Son Michiganders, Bruce and Jerry Matthews, was a very tight tree-lined layout - A classic woodland course.

A freak August storm during construction in 2019, (virtually the hand of Mother-Nature) helped shape the final course. The original renovation design had called for only 13 acres of mature woods to be removed, but the storm was so severe and damaging, 65 acres of timberland was blown down and had to be removed. Everyone agreed . . . This changed everything. With the trees down, the wide open vistas and exposed sand dunes on the lake side of the course begged to become a classic links style track.

With a few on-the-fly changes to the original routing, what John built and Jack designed, was a combination of a wide open links style golf with mountainous sand dunes vs. the original limitedview tight forested course. It now has almost a European seaside feel, with exposed dunes and a breeze coming right off the lake. The track also takes a wide-fairway tour through some of the existing mature woods to create a distinctive one-of-a-kind golf experience, incorporating both old and new.

The scope of the project changed from a low-key $2.3 million renovation to full-blown $4.7 million Signature Course. However, with substantial fee reductions by Superior Golf Concepts and Jack Nicklaus Golf, coupled with the 18 individual corporate “Founding Member” hole sponsors, who enthusiastically endorsed the new creative plan, the adjusted budget was quickly acquired and approved.

The American Dunes Golf Club opened for a limited ceremonial preview Sept. 28th and 29th with the official grand opening scheduled for May 2021.

Folds of Honor is the brainchild of U.S. Air Force Reserve Lieutenant Colonel Dan Rooney, who founded Folds of Honor in 2007. The 501C-3 nonprofit organization has grown to include many notable corporate sponsors and has a permanent home with the American Dunes Golf Club. It now touts a new and distinctive logo, that incorporates both the stars and stripes and a golden bear.

Give and Take . . . Sometimes the calling to contribute to great programs can lead to great opportunities which can become beneficial for everyone.

Link For Video - https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=dc3pfYcuVHc

John Copeland and Superior Golf Concepts can be reached at: http://superiorgolfconcepts.com john@superiorgolfconcepts.com Phone: 561-744-6536 Course and Charity Contacts: American Dunes Golf Club - https://americandunesgolfclub.com Folds of Honor - https://www.foldsofhonor.org

Photo credits - John Copeland & American Dunes Golf Club

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Yep ...THEY'RE STILL BUILDING

BY MATT LAWELL, GOLF COURSE INDUSTRY MAGAZINE

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ore and more golfers flocking to the course means that architects and builders are in high demand.

Golf course design and construction can be a long game. Years certainly and sometimes even decades can pass from the first blueprints to the first rounds.

Which is one reason why architects and builders never seemed to worry much when work slowed down earlier this year as the rest of the nation and much of the world shuttered in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some projects were rushed through in an effort to beat anticipated lockdowns, others were postponed for undefined stretches. But plenty of clubs — and, in turn, all the people who create courses — pushed through a month or two of limited play or closures before returning far busier than before.

And some never stopped.

“We never really shut down,” says Nathan Crace, principal and golf course architect at Watermark Golf in Magee, Mississippi. “When the pandemic first hit, I had a couple of clients who said, ‘We’ve been putting these things off and now we’ve got some cash on hand. We don’t feel like this is going to be a permanent thing, so maybe we need to do some of this renovation while the course is slow and we can get these things knocked out.’” That seemed like a good plan, except that “three weeks later, not only were the courses not slow,” Crace says, “they were seeing huge increases in play. It was this weird roller coaster that, strangely enough, has been really, really good for golf.”

What a roller coaster. Rounds played have increased year over year every month since May, including a 20.6 percent bump in August, according to Golf Datatech. That works out to about 10 million more rounds in August 2020 than in August 2019 — or about two dozen more rounds per day at every course in the country. The total number of golfers will likely increase as well, from the 24 million people who played a course last year, according to the National Golf Foundation.

Those figures are why clubs are flush with cash, even after losing guaranteed revenue tied to outings and other events all spring. And that financial influx is sparking more course improvement projects.

Crace is working on a variety of projects and has fielded so many calls that his current count has at least doubled since late July. Same for Todd Quitno, senior project architect and VP of design at Lohmann Quitno Golf Course Architects in Chicagoland, and Jason Straka of Fry/Straka Golf Course Design in Dublin, Ohio. Both are balancing more projects than they anticipated in March, May, or even early July — and more than they have during recent years.

“I always wonder how busy some of our colleagues are,” Straka says, “and it sounds like people are doing pretty well overall.”

For what seems like the first time in forever, clubs are pouring more money back into the course than,

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say, operations. Some of those projects are major course designs and redesigns, but far more are focused on bunkers, greens, tees and even practice facilities.

“This workload is different because some are smaller jobs than before, but they just take so much more time,” Quitno says. “So it feels like we’re busier to me.”

Still, the ability for clubs to spend the money and for architects to provide their services is welcome.

“All of a sudden, they can finally go renovate those bunkers they’ve been talking about for 10 years,” Crace says. “They can justify it, and that’s a good thing, not only for the game, but it’s good for everybody all the way around.”

Crace recently wrapped up three years of work, from redesign through reconstruction, at The Refuge Golf Course in Flowood, Mississippi — a cause for celebration and a far cry from the early days of the pandemic. Back then, Crace would drive three and a half hours from his home to a work site in Alexandria, Louisiana.

“It was right after Mardi Gras and New Orleans had a huge outbreak,” he says. “To set my wife at ease, I would fill up my truck and pack a lunch and drive down there. We would have our site meetings outside, I would eat lunch in the truck and then I would drive back. I would get to Natchez, Mississippi before I would stop to get gas because nobody really knew anything then.”

While Crace was driving solo and brown-bagging out of his truck, Quitno and his design partner, Bob Lohmann, were unexpectedly slowing down after the delays of “a couple of good-sized projects that we were just trying to get the funding in place for.”

“We probably spent two months kind of waiting, not doing much, wondering what was going to happen,” he says. Work resumed in June on a par 3 in Wisconsin, “and then as the summer kept going, we just kept getting calls.” Since July, he says, “the calls have really flooded back in.”

The pandemic’s impact on golf has contrasted the Great Recession, an economic crisis that led to courses shutting down projects, or even shutting down completely.

“It was a huge market correction,” Crace says.

“We had been building way too many courses, really almost mass producing them, and then people were building homes that they couldn’t afford so they got loans and, I mean, you know the story.”

Crace remembers the numbers so well: Nearly 500 courses opened one year, fewer than 50 the next.

“It was literally a 90 percent cut and then it just kept going down from there. So that was a lot tougher.”

“And when we came out of the Recession, there was a such a backlog,” Straka says. “People had put a lot of things off, whether they ended up putting in new irrigation or updating their bunkers.”

The problem now, unlike in 2009, is not the backlog but the fact that “there’s no one to do the

work,” Quitno says. “Everybody waited to see what was going to happen and it seems like their coffers are full of money, they want to get things done and there’s no one to do it.”

Normally, firms are able to plan more. “This year, it’s like the switch just got flipped on,” Quitno says, “and what would have been a year’s worth of work is being compressed into five or six months.”

Some clubs seem to be in a rush to finish projects this calendar year, Quitno says, and “I’m actually suggesting they kind of pump the brakes. I’m not a huge fan of just flying into something.”

Builders are every bit as bullish — and perhaps even busier than architects. Quitno joked that “they’re probably running around like mad men right now.”

When Golf Course Builders Association of America executive director Justin Apel surveyed the association’s members just four months ago, he found that 38 percent said they expected things to stay the same or even increase after COVID-19 passed, and that another 22 percent were unsure but optimistic about the state of course construction. That the virus is still with us and work has picked up to an almost frenetic pace is incredible.

“There’s a lot of work that was questionable at the beginning of the year that now is active,” Apel says.

“And it’s surprising. Even this fall, where work was tabled or shelved, it appears to be moving forward.

I was just speaking to one of our rental companies and the volume of orders that they’re doing tells us that builders are moving ahead with those projects.”

Apel compared our current collective state to working and living not in a bubble but in a balloon.

“The walls are soft, flexible and we all are learning how to work in a new environment. I look at our builders. They learned how much they can do with project managers, remote and on site, the ability to bid and to make adjustments and to change orders in a virtual setting. And now we’re going to ease ourselves back into in-person, and that happy medium with the technology is going to make all of us more efficient.”

But how sustainable is this construction market?

In June, Apel said he was “really optimistic about the future of our game as long as we can evolve along with the changes society experiences” and predicted “a demand for quality construction work as long as golf courses continue to evolve.” Four months later, those statements seem prescient. Every corner of the game, architecture and construction among them, has adapted and moved forward.

Will all those cautiously bullish predictions about next year follow suit?

In case you missed it, this article was published by Golf Course Industry: https://www.golfcourseindustry. com/article/golf-course-construction-pandemicarchitects/

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USGA ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR North Carolina LOCATION “GOLF HOUSE PINEHURST” WILL INCLUDE PARTS OF THE GREEN SECTION OPERATION.

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he USGA announced it will establish “Golf House Pinehurst” in North Carolina, to include a new equipment-testing facility, innovation hub, museum/visitor center and offices by 2023, and host five U.S. Open Championships in the golf-rich state by 2047.

The announcement adds four U.S. Open Championships to be contested on Pinehurst No. 2 – in 2029, 2035, 2041 and 2047 – to the already scheduled 2024 event. Pinehurst Resort & Country Club will serve as the USGA’s first anchor site for the U.S. Open.

“There is no better place for the USGA to plant new roots than the Home of American Golf,” USGA CEO Mike Davis said. “Thanks to the vision of North Carolina, Moore County and Pinehurst leaders, we are taking a bold step forward and forging a long-term commitment that will elevate our championships, foster greater innovation in golf, and ultimately help grow the game.”

“This new USGA hub along with the assured rotation of the U.S. Open in Pinehurst will bring jobs and millions of tourism dollars to our state. North Carolina’s golf history is legendary, and this adds to the luster,” North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper said.

“The USGA’s plans for this significant new presence in Pinehurst elevates the Village’s reputation in the golf world and enhances North Carolina’s prestige as a destination for both businesses and tourists,” state commerce secretary Anthony Copeland said.

“Today’s news will add new energy to the leisure and hospitality services and significantly contribute to the long-term recovery of that important segment of our economy.”

The plan, conceived over the last several years, came to fruition through a comprehensive economic development effort that involved representatives from the North Carolina General Assembly, the Office of the Governor, the Department of Commerce, Moore County, the Village of Pinehurst and economic development experts.

The total $25 million investment over the next several years includes the construction of two buildings to be located near the clubhouse on the historic Pinehurst Resort property, housing 50 fulltime USGA staff members.

The campus will feature the USGA’s Equipment Standards Test Center – a laboratory dedicated to testing golf balls and clubs for conformance to the Rules of Golf. It will replace the current facility on the USGA’s Liberty Corner campus and enable significant new investment in advanced technology required to

perform this global governance function.

Pinehurst will also serve as the USGA’s base for its work to advance the game of golf through innovation, research and science, in collaboration with some of the state’s leading universities.

A USGA Golf Museum experience will also be added, giving visitors a chance to delve into the association’s premier collection of golf artifacts and connect them more deeply with the game’s rich history.

Independent studies estimate that the total economic impact of the USGA’s long-term presence will exceed $2 billion to the state of North Carolina.

More than 1 million visitors travel to Pinehurst annually.

The USGA, the Village of Pinehurst and Pinehurst Resort all celebrate their 125th anniversaries this year.

“The USGA and Pinehurst Resort have a deep and storied history of partnering to foster the game of golf and crown its greatest champions,” said Bob Dedman Jr., speaking on behalf of the Dedman family, which owns Pinehurst Resort. “We are honored to be selected as the U.S. Open’s first anchor site, an unprecedented distinction and testament to Pinehurst No. 2’s legacy and future as a championship test for the world’s greatest golfers.”

“While so much of the game’s history is rooted in timeless traditions, both the USGA and Pinehurst have embraced innovation in golf course architecture, agronomy, equipment design, player development and the Rules of the game,” Dedman added. “We’re excited to work with the USGA as they create leading edge equipment and training facilities to advance the game, as well as a new visitor center to link the past to the present and future.”

In addition to four newly scheduled U.S. Opens, the USGA will bring its other premier championships to the state at an increased rate, including, but not limited to, the U.S. Women’s Open, U.S. Senior Open, U.S. Amateur, U.S. Women’s Amateur, U.S. Junior and U.S. Girls’ Junior.

North Carolina has hosted 33 USGA championships since 1955, including last year’s U.S. Amateur Championship at Pinehurst Resort. The 2021 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship will be conducted at the Country Club of North Carolina in Pinehurst and the 2022 U.S. Women’s Open will be played at Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club in nearby Southern Pines before the U.S. Open returns to Pinehurst No. 2 for its fourth playing in 2024.

Construction is expected to begin in Spring 2022.

The USGA has committed to bringing part of its headquarters and numerous championships to North Carolina.

USGA/Chris Keane

Formal design plans are not complete; however, the new buildings will be no more than two stories tall and reflect the aesthetic of the village and Pinehurst Resort.

USGA staffers based in Pinehurst will include members of the championship operations, Research and Test Center and Green Section teams. The number represents approximately 15 percent of the USGA’s current workforce and will include some of the game’s foremost scientific and golf management experts.

The administrative building in Pinehurst will feature educational exhibits and memorabilia from the USGA Golf Museum and Library in Liberty Corner, which serves as the primary repository of golf history and learning in the world.

The majority of USGA staff will continue to be based at the association’s main campus in New Jersey.

This article was published by Golf Course Industry: https://www.golfcourseindustry.com/article/usgapinehurst-golf-house-north-carolina/

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PGA MEMBER Jim Richerson ELECTED 42ND PRESIDENT OF THE PGA OF AMERICA DELEGATES VIRTUALLY ATTENDING THE 104TH PGA ANNUAL MEETING: VOTE JOHN LINDERT, PGA VICE PRESIDENT; DON REA, PGA AS SECRETARY

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ALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Oct. 29, 2020) – Jim Richerson, PGA was elected the 42nd President of the PGA of America today at the Association’s 104th Annual Meeting, held virtually for the first time ever due to the global pandemic..

Richerson, of Scottsdale, Arizona, is Senior Vice President of Operations for Troon, and a member of the Southwest PGA Section. He succeeds Suzy Whaley, who completed her two-year term as president and is now PGA Honorary President. Succeeding Richerson as Vice President is John Lindert, PGA, of Grand Ledge, Michigan. Don Rea, PGA, of Gilbert, Arizona, was elected as the new PGA Secretary.

PGA President Jim Richerson

is part of a team that is responsible for helping oversee the day-to-day management of Troon’s expanding portfolio, serving 35+ locations and 470+ golf courses, with properties located in more than 40 states and 30 countries.

“Together with the Officers and Executive Directors from all 41 PGA Sections, we are committed to providing resources to help elevate and advance PGA Members throughout the country, while continuing to grow the game,” said Richerson. “This year has presented us with many obstacles, but the passion and resilience of PGA Members helped bring millions of people through by providing an unmatched experience that only golf can deliver. As we head into a new year, our focus is to continue to engage our Members and Sections to ensure that PGA Professionals and Associates have the tools and resources needed to continue leading this game... every day and in every way.”

Previously, Richerson was elected as PGA Vice President in 2018. When Richerson was elected PGA Secretary as a member of the Wisconsin PGA Section in 2016, he became the first Wisconsin PGA Member to be elected as a National Officer of the Association.

A member of the PGA Board of Directors from 2013-15, representing District 6, Richerson also served on the Wisconsin PGA Section as an Officer and Board Member. In addition, he was chair of the Wisconsin Education Committee and a Board Member of the Wisconsin State Golf Association.

During his term as District 6 Director, Richerson served as chair of the National Properties Committee, as a member of the National Budget and National Investment Committees, and continues as a PGA. com Advisory Board member. He was the recipient of the 2013 and 2016 Wisconsin PGA Golf Professional of the Year Award, the Section’s 2011 Professional Development Award* and the 2012 Bill Strausbaugh Award. *Previously called the Horton Smith Award

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John Lindert, PGA,

of Grand Ledge, Michigan, was elected to succeed Richerson as PGA Vice President. A PGA Member for more than 35 years and a 2019 Michigan PGA Section Hall of Fame Inductee, Lindert is the PGA Director of Golf/Chief Operating Officer at The Country Club of Lansing, Michigan. He served on the PGA Board of Directors as District 5 Director from 2016-18.

Lindert was president of the Michigan PGA Section from 2010-11 and has served on four national PGA committees: Governance Task Force chair (2017); Membership (2008-present); Board of Control (200913); and Special Awards (2006-07).

Lindert was honored as the 2009 Michigan PGA Section Golf Professional of the Year and was also the recipient of the Section’s Professional Development Award (2015)*; Player Development Award (2013); Merchandiser of the Year-Private Facilities Award (2010); and Bill Strausbaugh Award (2008).

He has competed five times in the PGA Professional Championship. In addition, Lindert was the Toledo Chapter Stroke Play Champion and competed on the University of Arizona Golf Team.

Don Rea Jr., PGA,

was elected to replace Lindert as PGA Secretary.

Rea is the Owner and General Manager of Augusta Ranch Golf Club, a public golf course, in Mesa, Arizona, which has been rated the “Best Executive Golf Course in Arizona” by the Arizona Republic and selected as “Host Club of the Year” by the Arizona Women's Golf Association. A Member of the Southwest PGA Section, Rea served on the PGA of America’s national Board of Directors from 2016-19. Elected as President of the Southwest PGA Section from 2013-14, Rea also was a member of the Board of Directors for the Southwest PGA Section, National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) and the Arizona Tourism Alliance. While on the PGA Board of Directors, he chaired the Junior Golf Committee and worked with the Coaching and Player Development, and Community Golf Committees.

Since 2012, Rea has owned Your Course Consulting. In addition, Rea founded Community Course Rescue Services, LLC in 2017. Rea spent nine years as a Minor League Baseball umpire, ascending to Triple-A. In addition, he umpired several Spring Training games for Major League Baseball.

Rea was awarded the 2012 Southwest PGA Section Bill Strausbaugh Award and the Section’s 2011 President’s Plaque. He resides with his wife, Karen, in Gilbert, Arizona, and has two children, Don III and Katie.

Jim Richerson

Four new members of the PGA Board of Directors were sworn in: District 2: John Pillar, PGA - PGA Director of Golf, The County Club at Woodloch Springs - Hawley, Pennsylvania - (Metropolitan, New Jersey, Philadelphia PGA Sections) District 4: Ed Habjan, PGA - Head Golf Professional, Green Oaks Country Club - Verona, Pennsylvania - (Central New York, Tri-State, Western New York PGA Sections) District 8: Greg Neujahr, PGA - Director of Golf at Champions Run - Omaha, Nebraska - (Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska PGA Sections) District 9: Jared Barnes, PGA -Head Golf Professional at Cedar Ridge Golf Course - Cedar City, Utah - (Colorado, Rocky Mountain, Utah PGA Sections)

About the PGA of America The PGA of America is one of the world’s largest sports organizations, composed of nearly 29,000 PGA Professionals who daily work to grow interest and inclusion in the game of golf. For more information about the PGA of America, visit PGA.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Contact: Michael Abramowitz, PGA of America mabramowitz@pgahq.com 561/389-4647

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U.S. KIDS GOLF FOUNDATION TO RELOCATE TO Pinehurst, North Carolina THE NON-PROFIT FOUNDATION WILL BE HEADQUARTERED IN THE VILLAGE OF PINEHURST

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INEHURST, NC- The U.S. Kids Golf Foundation announced today that they are relocating their Norcross, GA-based non-profit foundation to the Home of American Golf, Pinehurst, North Carolina. The announcement was made by Dan Van Horn, Founder and President of U.S. Kids Golf. The golf equipment division of U.S. Kids Golf will continue to be headquartered in Georgia.

Pinehurst and the surrounding communities have been the host site for the U.S. Kids Golf World Championship and World Teen Championship for the past 15 years. This prestigious series of championships for kids ages 5-18 has evolved into the world’s largest junior golf championship with an annual field of over 2,100 young golfers from around the world.

“We are very excited to relocate and continue to grow our Foundation in Pinehurst, which has been the home of our World Championship since 2006,” announced Van Horn. “This move presents a wonderful opportunity to be part of the rich history and traditions that this community provides and will allow us the ability to further enhance our mission in growing the great game of golf.”

The U.S. Kids Golf Foundation was formed in 2001 to promote the game of golf to kids around the world and to provide competitive playing opportunities at local, state, national and international levels. Their mission “to help kids have fun learning the lifelong game of golf and encourage family interaction that builds lasting memories” gave birth to two distinct Foundation initiatives: Play & Learn and Tournaments.

The Foundation was the first youth golf organization to provide age and gender appropriate course yardage for kids’ golf competitions so that players beginning as early as five could make pars, birdies, eagles, and even hole-in-ones in tournament play. Additionally, U.S. Kids Golf Foundation mandated the use of caddies for players under eight years old and encouraged caddies for older players as critical support for the development of young golfers.

Parents are provided with the proper education and coaching techniques as they caddie for their kids.

Their Tournament division conducts over 1,600

golf tournaments annually around the world, including Local Tour events, State and Regional Championships, International Championships, and their eminently competitive World Championships held annually in July and August on 13 different golf courses in the Pinehurst area. U.S. Kids Golf Foundation has over 25,000 junior golfers as active tournament players.

The Foundation’s Play & Learn initiative, which focuses on providing the best practices for guiding parents to bring their kids into the game, has led to the development of the U.S. Kids Golf Coaches Institute. This multi-tiered division provides unique training and education opportunities for parents, golf instructors, coaches, and kids to learn and teach the game and to maximize the enjoyment the game of golf provides.

To help parents find kid-friendly coaches, the Foundation created the U.S. Kids Golf Top 50 Award, recognizing the best coaches and teachers for their outstanding ability to teach the game to kids. Later they developed a continuing education program for golf professionals to learn and share best practices on instruction that led to the U.S. Kids Golf Certified Coach program. Certified coaches learn to leverage their expertise by incorporating an understanding of club fitting, game-based learning methods, scaled yardages for on-course play and coaching parents on the best ways to engage and motivate their kids while playing golf.

In 2015, the U.S. Kids Golf Foundation purchased Longleaf Golf & Country Club as a “Living Laboratory” for best practices in how a semi-private club can bring more kids and families into the game. The club name was changed to Longleaf Golf & Family Club, and the Foundation established the first U.S. Golf Academy on the property. The Academy currently serves over 600 players from the area and from throughout the United States.

“Longleaf has been an outstanding addition to our Foundation,” added Van Horn. “Our Academy has been very successful in introducing golfers of all ages to the game of golf, and the Longleaf golf course has allowed us the opportunity to enhance our original forward tee program into the Longleaf Tee System.

This system has revolutionized the scaling of golf courses and makes the game more enjoyable for players of all skill levels.”

Pat Corso, Executive Director of Moore County Economic Development, added: “For the past 15 years, U.S. Kids Golf has generated millions of dollars for our local economy with their World Championships. The successes they have had with Longleaf and their Academy presents an excellent model for other golf organizations and businesses to base their operation in our community.”

The future for the U.S. Kid Golf Foundation in Pinehurst is limitless. They will launch a new travel package division later this year, which will include family golf packages with area resorts and official family golf destinations throughout the United States. The Foundation is expanding its academies to multiple facilities around the country, and the U.S. Kids Golf Coaches Institute has certified over 1700 professional golfers and coaches from around the world.

“We couldn’t be happier to see the U.S. Kids Golf Foundation decide to relocate to the ‘Home of American Golf,’” said Phil Werz, president and CEO of the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. “Golf is the fabric and DNA of our community, and they will be welcomed with open arms by everyone. Their commitment to growing the game of golf is truly inspiring, and we look forward to making them feel at home in our globally-recognized golf destination.”

About U.S. Kids Golf U.S. Kids Golf, LLC, is based in Atlanta and manufactures equipment and related golf products designed for kids. It was created in 1997 when Founder/CEO Dan Van Horn found that his children were losing their interest in golf due to not having the proper equipment.

In addition to more than 4,000 golf shops and retail locations in the United States, the company's products also are available in over 75 countries worldwide.

The vision of the U.S. Kids Golf Foundation is to provide kids and their families the opportunity to participate in the game of golf through instruction and competition. They believe that family interaction is critical in the development of young golfers and encourages parents to serve as caddies for their kids during tournaments and to develop positive coaching techniques.

For more information about U.S. Kids Golf, please contact Lane Andrews (landrews@uskidsgolf.com) at 770-441-3077, ext. 625.

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