South Texas GCSA, Inc. Tee To Green January/February 2024

Congratulations to Brad Seiler & Kyle Brown for winning the 2023 Marian Takushi Memorial Conference & Trade Show Scholarship!

The GIS has always held a special place in my heart over my career. Once I became a spray technician back in the early 90’s, I joined GCSAA on my own. I wanted access to as much information as possible. Like most of us, as least in those early years, I was a sponge and, on a mission, to conquer the world. Then I heard about this thing they called “The Show”. So, I took that proverbial deep dive to find out more about it. I was in overload. The amount of resources, networking, and information available all in one place blew my mind. Fast forward 26 years and I still get as excited as that young buck from back in the day that had no clue.

This year I found myself in a position to not be able to attend the 2024 GIS due to finances. Then someone mentioned the GIS scholarship opportunity through STGCSA. Although reluctant at first, I reached out and applied. That was one of my better decisions as I ended up being selected as one of this year’s recipients.

This years show was fantastic. The education I participated in was very informative, current, and relevant to my region. So many times, you attend meetings for education and the data they use is 10+ years old and doesn’t include the newer chemistries being used in the industry. In some cases, philosophies or practices once the norm, evolve or change. I left with my eyes opened wider as I learned some new approaches to tasks we regularly perform, new thoughts or perspective on those applications that are all about timing, and a higher understanding of some of the newer chemistries currently available and/or becoming available soon. Still benefitting after 34 years in the industry.

In regard to the trade show, I felt it was very user friendly and easy to navigate. I picked up a lot of information and ideas, and even did quite a bit of actual business. In my opinion, the entire venue was amazing. From the hotel and accommodations available, local businesses, transportation, proximity to the airport, etc. I would love to see Phoenix become part of the main rotation of GIS for years to come. Thank you to the STGCSA for affording me the opportunity to attend.

Mr. Brad Seiler

GCSAA Class A Director of Agronomy

Memorial Park Golf Course would like to invite you to volunteer with the Agronomy Department for the 2024 Texas Children’s Houston Open, March 25th-31st. With a change of our tournament date, we are excited to present an overseeded golf course once again in Houston, TX.

We would like to add 30-40 capable volunteers to our existing team to help setup the golf course each morning and afternoon. There are a wide variety of tasks that we will be completing each shift: walk mowing greens, tees, and collars, mowing fairways and approaches, collecting stimpmeter and firmness data, hand watering greens, raking bunkers, and blowing clippings or debris are some great examples.

Morning Shift (Monday-Sunday): 3-4 hours

Start time = 4:00 am Monday-Friday

Start time = 5:00 am Saturday and Sunday

Afternoon Shift (Monday-Saturday): 3-4 hours

Start times will vary depending on pace of play

Approximately 4:00 pm each afternoon

Provided:

Hotel rooms will be provided for those traveling from out of town

Donuts and coffee prior to AM shift

Breakfast following AM shift

Lunch will be provided 1 hr prior to PM shift

Full week volunteers: 5 shirts (Wednesday-Sunday), 1 pullover, 1 hat

Partial-week volunteers: 1 shirt/full day shift, 1 hat

Round of golf in Vendor/Volunteer Tournament in April 2024

I look forward to getting to meet fellow superintendents, assistant superintendents, and staff members from the area. The week of the Houston Open will be a great opportunity for networking and watching some of the best golfers in the world take on the challenge of Memorial Park Golf Course.

Thank you,

Parker Henry (336) 601-7689

parker.henry@houstontx.gov

Registration Information below:

Click Here for: Registration Instructions

Registration Link: 2024 Texas Children's Houston Open (trustevent.com)

Code: MPGC24

Most golf balls held in one hand….

The most golf balls held in one hand is 27, achieved by Silvo Sabba (Italy), in Pioltello, Italy, on 16 October 2012.