Director’s Corner
Tom Tracy, Ph.D. VTC Executive Director
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We Played and
Raised $8,000 for Turfgrass Research
The
2015 Virginia Turfgrass Foundation’s Research Golf Tournament raised $8,000 for turfgrass research! This event, held at Wintergreen’s Devil’s Knob on September 14, not only supported Virginia Tech, but also the course gave participants a taste of “mountain golf.” Brisk winds and low temperatures had more than one golfer looking to purchase long pants from the pro shop, and super-fast greens kept errant balls moving. Spectacular vistas kept everyone in awe at the beauty of the region. Many thanks to Fred Biggers and Wallace Haskins (superintendent of the Devils Knob Course) for providing a fantastic venue, for having the course in unprecedented condition and for generously giving his time and talents to raise funds for critical research. Although the entire turfgrass industry is the biggest winner of the tournament, here are folks who won specific items and took home a little more than a good feeling in their hearts. Gil Grattan’s Virginia Green team had the lowest gross score. Congratulate team members Gil Grattan, Jeff Cartwright, Brian Vincel and Brad Ferguson on their accomplishment! Harrell’s team of Chip Bass, Curtis Buxton, Patrick Franklin and Ken Ferguson was on Virginia Green’s heels and won with the lowest net score. Closest to the Pin contests were won by Chris Amos, Bill Antone, Ken Ferguson, Larry Estep and Curtis Buxton. The two Long Drive contests were won by Harrison Fowler and Brad Ferguson. Next year’s Research Golf Tournament is also scheduled to be held at Devil’s Knob during the middle of September. Make plans now to attend. And don’t forget to pack a pair of long pants! c 8 | VIRGINIA TURFGRASS JOURNAL November/December 2015 www.vaturf.org
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