The Ultimate Golf Industry Show Experience

by: Chris Teafatiller, Superintendent at Wildcat Golf Club

Howdy! As one recipient of the Marian Takushi Scholarship this past year I had the privilege of getting to attend the GIS in Orlando. This was my first time ever attending and I was excited to see a lot of the things I had heard about from other Superintendents and for the opportunity to meet other Superintendents from around the U.S. and, surprising me a little bit, around the world.

First let me say thank you. If it hadn’t been for this scholarship I wouldn’t have gone this year and I’m honestly not sure if I would have ever gone. As most of you know it’s not easy to break away from your course when you have projects, mother nature, tournaments, etc. to deal with and the multitude of personal/ family matters that require your attention. And while I think time away is important and necessary, it doesn’t make it any easier to step away for even a couple of days, especially when I am chauffer to two very busy daughters. But, I’m glad I did and here are a couple of things I took from the experience.