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"We are very proud to have earned this in recognition of our commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, especially since we are the 2nd Army and 5th Department of Defense golf course to be so honored worldwide,” said Joint Base Commander Colonel H. Charles Hodges, Jr. “This certification is a significant honor as a tangible recognition of our commitment at JBLM to sustainability and responsible stewardship. We look forward to working closely with Audubon International in our efforts toward ensuring all future generations have an environmentally friendly place to work and play."
The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses (ACSP), which is endorsed by the United States Golf Association, is an environmental education and certification program that provides technical assistance and guidance to help courses protect the environment, preserve golf’s natural heritage, and gain recognition for their efforts. Since being established in 1991, ACSP membership (including facilities working towards certification) has grown to more than 2,300 golf courses in the United States and 36 countries worldwide. The program issued its first certification in 1993 and now includes golf courses in North America, Central America, Europe, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia.
“Audubon International is excited to partner with the Department of Defense and its many installations to advance sustainability nationally and internationally,” said Ryan Aylesworth, Audubon International’s CEO. “The achievements of Joint Base Lewis-McChord that we are celebrating today serve as evidence that the U.S. military is committed to helping safeguard our environment and natural resources, and it is Audubon International’s goal to help our armed forces build on past accomplishments and ultimately achieve ACSP certification for all golf courses managed by the military.”
About Eagles Pride Golf Course
Eagles Pride Golf Course is located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington’s South Puget Sound region. The 27-hole championship course was ranked one of the top ten military golf courses by Travel + Leisure and is open to the public. In addition to providing installation support to more than 40,000 active uniformed members of the armed services and about 15,000 civilian workers, JBLM supports 60,000 family members and nearly 30,000 military retirees living within 50 miles of the base.
About Audubon International
Audubon International is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to delivering high-quality environmental education and helping to implement sustainable natural resource management in all places where people live, work, and play. Through a set of award-winning environmental education and certification programs, incentive-based strategies, and public recognition, Audubon International empowers people and organizations to more sustainably manage land, water, wildlife, and other natural resources at levels ranging from individual properties to whole communities.
For more information, contact Joellen Lampman at Audubon International, 120 Defreest Dr., Troy, NY 12180, USA, (518) 767-9051 x114, e-mail at joellen@auduboninternational.org, or visit the website at www.auduboninternational.org.
Bergin is the owner of Bergin Golf Designs in Atlanta, Ga. His representative courses include The Foxland Course at Fairvue Plantation (now named Foxland Harbor), Gallatin, Tenn.; Heritage Plantation Golf Club, Laurel Hill, Fla.; The Club at Fairvue Plantation, Gallatin, Tenn.; Chattanooga Golf and Country Club, Chattanooga, Tenn. (remodel); and Pinetree Country Club, Kennesaw, Ga. (remodel).
Burton is a Senior Design Associate at Schmidt-Curley Design, Inc. in Scottsdale, Ariz. His courses include Golden Mountain Golf Resort, Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China; Liaoning Yingkou Gold Time Golf Club, Liaoning Province, China; Jingshan Lake Golf Club, Beijing, China; Grande Valley Golf Club, Chengdu, Sichuan, China; and Yulong Bay Golf Club, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Obringer is the owner of JFO Design LLC in Suwanee, Ga. His courses include Beijing South Woods Golf Club, Beijing, China; The Agua Kun Ming (Phil Mickelson Signature), KunMing, Yun Nan Province, China; Li Jiang Ancient Town Golf Club, Li Jiang Yun Nana Province, China; Synear International Golf Club, Zheng Zhou, He Nan Province, China; and Red River Golf Club, Mi Le, Yun Nan Province, China.
Zimbelman is a principal designer with Dye Designs Group in Englewood, Colo. His list of representative courses includes The Black Pearl at Pristine Bay Resort, Roatan, Honduras; Fuego Maya - La Reunion Golf Resort and Residences, Antigua, Guatemala; Pound Ridge Golf Club, Pound Ridge, N.Y.; Broken Tee Englewood Golf Course, Englewood, Colo. (remodel); and Lykia Links Antalya, Turkey.
Candidates for Associate membership in ASGCA complete a rigorous, multi-phase application process that includes peer review of four completed courses, discussions with project owners and a personal interview to assess the candidate’s professional capabilities. This process typically takes two years for an applicant to complete.
“Fox Hills is very excited to partner with Omni Kinetics. It will be a great facility for our clients and the public to utilize,” said Julia Grelak, Director of Sales & Marketing. “We know people are itching to get back on the golf course as the weather is starting to break and we can’t wait for them to see this new gym and put it to good use to improve their golf game.”
The facility is approximately 2,500 square feet, housing a fitness and instruction area as well as a private evaluation room in the basement of the Fox Hills Administration Building. Omni Kinetics is a restorative movement and fitness company that focuses on providing clients with a strong foundation to improve their movement efficiency. The program combines strength and conditioning, sports medicine, massage, pilates and yoga to help clients maintain a healthy momentum and improve their golf fitness handicap.
Omni Kinetics offers private or semi-private appointments that include Titleist Performance Institute Programs used by PGA Pros, functional movement screens, individualized game improvement trainings and fitness classes.
Fox Hills currently offers over 50 course programs through their Learning Center, from beginner leagues to junior golf camps and women’s instructional leagues. The Learning Center was founded in 2007 and offers private, group and corporate instruction for students beginning at the age of 3 years old, that are taught by eight PGA/LPGA professionals. All course information is located online at www.foxhills.com and are now open for enrollment.
About Fox Hills Golf and Banquet Center
Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center boasts 63 holes of pristine, public golf coupled with a vast state-of-the-art year round Learning Center and three distinct venues and outdoor ceremony sites to host weddings and other special events throughout the year. From golf outings and weddings to our 50+ golf instructional programs, our family owned and operated business for over 39 years, will deliver you a first class experience. www.FoxHills.com
The premiere of the annual Golf IECRM 2013 tournament sponsor is Thomas & Betts (www.tnb.com). The tournament is also supported by a number of companies.
Notable companies participating in this year's tournament include: Business Bank of Colorado (www.cobizbank.com), Eaton Corporation (www.eaton.com), Encore Electric, Inc. (www.encoreelectric.com), Gexpro (www.gexpro.com), Milwaukee (www.milwaukeetool.com), Pinnacol Assurance (www.pinnacol.com) and Thomas & Betts (www.tnb.com) tool.
"Participation is abundant, and this will be our biggest tournament nets still." Much of the success of our non-profit association certify that the commitment of our members and sponsorships, "said IECRM Director of operations, Kristin Kim Haynes. "We hope that all our players will be Grip It, Rip and Hit Em straight!"
A limited number of tickets are still available for the annual IECRM Golf Tournament on Thursday, July 25, from 8 to 16:30 at Fox Hollow Golf Course in Lakewood, Colorado. Buy tickets: https://www.iecrm.org/events/2013-iecrm-golf-tournament/
Visit www.iecrm.org or call (303) 853-4886 to learn more about IECRM and to find out how to become a member or partner of the trade association.
On the Rocky Mountain independent electrical contractors (IECRM)
Founded in 1981, the independent electrical contractors Rocky Mountain (IECRM) is the premier organization non-profit from the region of the Rocky Mountains, representing 200 independent contractors and companies in the industry and provide education to more than 600 aspiring electrical apprentices and electricians authorized annually. IECRM is approved and regulated by the Colorado Department of higher education, Division of private occupational schools Board; and recognized by US Department of Labor Office of learning (OA/BAT). IECRM is dedicated to support, educate and promote the morning energy professionals.
IECRM, located in Denver, Colorado, is a chapter of the independent electrical contractors (IEC), a national trade association for shop of merit electrical and systems contractors.
Contact:
Samantha McCormick
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Rocky Mountain electrical contractors
(303) 853-4886
Samantha@iecrm.org
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Established in 1996, Audubon International’s mission is to work with others to deliver high-quality environmental education and to facilitate the sustainable management of land, water, wildlife, and other natural resources in all places people live, work and play. The Lonnie Poole Golf Course, located on NC State’s Centennial Campus, meets these qualifications due to careful planning to fit managed turfgrass seamlessly into the surrounding environment. The golf course also serves as a “living lab” for sustainable turfgrass management and environmental stewardship.
Danesha Seth Carley, sustainability program coordinator for the NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, was integrally involved with the planning and construction of the golf course. Carley said that Audubon International certification was always the goal.
“The success of the golf course industry transition towards sustainability will depend, ultimately, on changing the awareness of sustainability issues within the industry and its clientele,” Carley said. “Everyone must understand the relationship between their everyday lives and the resources on which they depend. This course is specifically designed to uphold these sustainability elements.”
Charles Peacock, a professor in NC State’s crop science department, emphasized that the Signature Program is an “elite” Audubon International category. Peacock, who has worked for the past 15 years with close to 200 different signature projects worldwide, said that only new locations are considered for Signature Program membership, making the certification particularly notable. There are only 92 other Signature Sanctuaries in the entire world.
“It’s in a whole separate category, and it’s a very selective category,” Peacock said.
One of the golf course’s distinguishing features is the extensive, undisturbed vegetative buffer areas. These buffers include mixtures of fine-fescues, native warm-season grasses, loblolly pines, American beautyberry and butterfly weed. It is not uncommon for golfers to see deer, beaver, and even foxes during a round, despite being surrounded by the city of Raleigh.
“These buffers were integral to the design and were a big part of what allowed us easy Audubon International certification,” Carley said.
Tom Rufty, a professor in NC State’s Crop Science department, helped lead the initial push for Audubon International certification during the Lonnie Poole Golf Course construction in 2007. Rufty said the golf course maintenance staff, led by Superintendent Brian Green, were key in the installation of the adapted plants and overall turf maintenance.
“The staff are aware of the importance of environmental protection and the distinction of the Audubon Program,” Rufty said.
Another winning feature is the surrounding constructed wetlands.
“Wetlands are natural water filters,” Carley continued, citing research from NC State that the constructed wetlands provide many ecological benefits. “The biological, chemical, and physical conditions within wetlands create ideal conditions for removing many pollutants from water.”
About Lonnie Poole Golf Course
The Lonnie Poole Golf Course is a service of Campus Enterprises, the lead division for retail and hospitality on the NC State University campus. For more information, contact Jennifer Gilmore at 919.513.3017 or via email at: jennifer_gilmore@ncsu.edu.
About Audubon International
Audubon International is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) environmental education organization dedicated to providing people with the education and assistance they need to practice responsible management of land, water, wildlife, and other natural resources, thus leading to more sustainable communities. To meet this mission, the organization provides training, services, and a set of award-winning environmental education and certification programs for individuals, organizations, properties, new developments, and entire communities. Through the Sustainable Communities and Green Neighborhoods Programs, Audubon International works to help community leaders and stakeholders embrace environmental stewardship and sustainability as a central element of planning, policies, and practices.
For more information, contact Nancy Richardson at Audubon International’s Kentucky office, 230 Second Street, Suite 311, Henderson, KY 42420, (270)869-9419, nancy@auduboninternational.org, or visit the website at www.auduboninternational.org (http://www.auduboninternational.org/EmailTracker/LinkTrac...).
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There have been a number of celebrity visitors throughout its long and abundant history including former Dolphin greats Bob Griese, Dan Marino & Coach Don Shula as well as a number of other celebrities including former President Bill Clinton, comedian Lewis Black, golfer Tom Watson and former Miami Heat player Alonzo Mourning. Former Senator Bob Graham appeared at the dedication service and recalled fond memories of a patchy landscape covered in cows, and how it would create the perfect place for a course.
This summer, the course will be closed from June 1st through September 2nd, with a Grand Re-Opening scheduled for September 2, 2013 – just in time for Labor Day. Renovation projects for the course include a full renovation of the course’s greens to include Champion Bermuda grass, tees to include Celebration Bermuda Grass, and a full renovation of all bunkers.
Golfers looking for a way to spend their time while the golf course is closed can still enjoy the course’s driving range which will remain open during the renovation process. Shula’s Golf Club will also host a number of member events during renovations to enjoy. More updates on reopening celebration ceremonies and discounts to come. For more information contact Director of Golf Kenny Fill at 305.820.8170.
Among the most common and strong ties among golfers is shared they play courses, particularly those of iconic status and history. Regardless of whether you are a beginning golfer who plays mainly on a local municipal or an officer of The PGA of America, the thrill of finally hit a shot in one of his courses "wish list" is one of the great emotions of the game. Here's the Ted Bishop, Secretary of the PGA and its story of a recent round in such a place.
Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman brought a lot of attention to the term "Bucket List," a movie that they co-starred in a few years ago. For those who don't know, a bucket list is a term that defines the things that an individual who wants to make before leaving this earth.
Golfers often talk about your own bucket list when it comes to courses that they want to play before you die. In my case, Augusta National, Pebble Beach and Prestwick in Scotland are courses that highlight my own personal bucket list. These are the places I've been lucky enough to play. There are many other places that I've been lucky enough to try, but until this week the three stood out.
Augusta National is every golfer's dream. Pebble Beach could be the most spectacular setting in the world. Prestwick was founded in 1851 and was the site of the first British Open Championships 12. It's hard to beat this programming, but later this week I will add a fourth to my bucket list. Bethpage Black on Long Island was the site of 2002 and 2009 United States opens. Tiger Woods won the first open in Bethpage and Lucas Glover prevailed when Bethpage made a quagmire after heavy rains from late June flooded the New York area last year.
The Bethpage Park complex is owned by the State of New York and is composed of five golf courses-the black, red, blue, yellow and green. While the black course receives the recognition of the modern day, the Green was built in 1923. Red and blue were opened in 1935, a year ahead of black. Tillinghast, the famed golf course architect, gets the credit for the design of courses at Bethpage.
Dave Catalano is the Director of Bethpage State Park. He served in that position since 1995. Catalano actually first began working in Bethpage, in 1967, while attending college. Once, he served as Superintendent of the golf course green. "My job is to keep everything coordinated, that is not an easy task, sometimes," Catalano says. "We have 50-80 employees, who are in charge of taking care of five golf courses, polo fields and picnic areas adjacent."
The experience of Bethpage is widely known in golf circles. Players line up the night before to precious insurance starting times. When I played the last Tuesday, the five courses of Bethpage entertained almost 1,700 rounds-that day!
"I would say that 1,700-1,800 a day is a bit busy," noted Catalano. "Our typical day this year is about 1,450. Play is down this year. We had perfect weather, so I would say that the economy had an impact. We raise our rates and that probably hurt too. "
The fees to play the black course, assuming you can get, are weekdays r 135 and r $ 155 on weekends. Residents can play for $ 70 and $ 80, respectively. Rates on the other four courses at Bethpage this week range $ 38 $ -43, weekends $ 43 -48, with the elderly, enjoying a 20% discount on weekdays only.
The only thing that makes highly original Bethpage is you see hikers with pull carts, people carrying their own bags, blue-collar types and executives of Manhattan. Golf carts are not allowed on the course. Parking extends over acres because it takes some space to accommodate vehicles for 1,800 people. The Club area is like the proverbial tingling with golfers crawling everywhere. It is difficult to find 20 feet of open space on the putting green and I intend to stand in line, if you want to hit a bucket of warm-up.
However, the whole buzz is left behind when you step onto the first tee at Bethpage Black. You are about to enter a quiet but brutal course that boasts some of the most difficult holes in the world. I have been fortunate to play Augusta National over the past two years. Can tell you that Bethpage Black compared the playing conditions as new site The Masters is known for.
My Quartet on Tuesday included my daughter, Ambry. We joined Doug sells lubricants and lives in The Hamptons. Packed your own bag. Our fourth player was Tom, an anesthesiologist from New Jersey, who appeared with a pull cart. Tom set the tone on the first tee, "well, we're here. We can also play it all the way. " Doug and I looked at each other and said, why not. So, we addressed the yard par 71 7,498 obstacles. As Doug would describe later game of Tom, "he hits it forever, but it has no zip code."
Pace of play for our back was five hours and 15 minutes. My highlight was making a birdie at no. 4. This is the signature hole for the black course. Is a difficult par 5 that plays more than the footage of 517 scorecard. Catalano, said best, "the diversity of our players at Bethpage is really unique. We have all races, all kinds of economy. To do this every day and the host UNITED STATES opens with the best players in the world is very special. "
The term Bethpage is a biblical reference to a strip of land that lies between Jericho and Jerusalem. According to Catalano, Nassau County historian Jesse Merritt encouraged Robert Moses to appoint this special place with that in mind. They did it with geographical implications in mind. After Tuesday, I would like to propose that, from the point of view of golf, the name is absolutely perfect. With all its beauty, serenity, madness, crowds, diversity, hackers, greedy players and the best golfers in the world-Bethpage black is somewhere between all in the sport of golf. Bethpage Black only landed directly on my bucket!
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The number of people calling the PGA Tour event after watching the possible rule violations so took a drop masters turned out to be illegal what Tiger Woods is going up. No number of violations are increasing. "Irrelevant failure rate is also dramatically increasing" Tyler Dennis, Vice President of competition tour said. What is simple fans call the simple solution - from-home look for violations in broadcast monitoring rules official might seem. Watch the tournament on television waste of time tour, two years ago called who devoted and discovered it was one of the official.
Always talking about it, said Denis Tuesday. "We are 50 years so that running events, we our resources used in the best way we can. Someone watching television broadcast someone good on the course rather than having much's ". From the players Championship rules official was all over the world. To help him duties in the nationwide tour event at age of 16, enough for him to USGA rules exam score, Dennis didn't have specific assignments and decided to monitor the telecast itself in the final round.
"Quite honestly, we are here, enough people have had, had the ability to" and said. "Day was important to do it felt. Guess we'll make program happened to just do it in the player. Could not find 14 hole took Woods after his tee shot only big issue about dropping water. Dennis saw the play and Chief Executive official mark Russell rules, nothing improper saw. "Something definitive on TV in our professional opinion, didn't tell the players to cross it on agreed 100 percent" and said.
Open deadline: thongchai Jaidee Graeme McDowell runner-up world match play Championship last week, it was a consolation prize. Thongchai No. 49 ranking, he moved 10 spots in the world, guaranteeing a spot at the U.S. open. Now, shift ?????? PGA Tour Marc pressure Chris wood, and European tour. The first deadline is to get exemption from the U.S. open by getting in the world top 60 at the end of this week. There are more chances before the U.S. open starts players Sunday, getting the innermost 60.
Play in the 60th at the BMW PGA Championship. Also Alex and Marcus Fraser Wentworth (No. 65) goodwill (No. 69). ?????? No. 58 colonial this week played with Russell Henry (No. 55) and. It is not played colonial-era Jimmy Walker (No. 63) and Charles Howell III (No. 67). Sunday also is the cutoff to get exemptions to the top 50 British Open. Billy Horschel (No. 51) is not playing this week. Majors and baby: Phil Mickelson's famous page's implementation of the 1999 U.S. open at Pinehurst No. 2 with him. And Payne Stewart beat him in a par putt on the final hole, was born first child (Amanda) of Mickelson the next day.
Mickelson turned out, wasn't the only leading man had at the buzzer. (Skylar) fourth child his master after the weekly schedule, 2010 Justin Leonard and his one at Augusta National every place had. Don't worry. No rules were broken. Last words: "I'm 1 did not hit the iron. 3 Hits hybrid. I think Hogan Rollin the his grave and probably say frankly with you. "-At Merion Graeme McDowell shot 18 hole Ben Hogan 1-iron 1950 playing a U.S. open commemorative plaque beside.