St. Andrews Renovations by Greg Bond
As a graduating diploma student in the turfgrass management program at Olds College, this semester we are learning golf course design and construction. As one of many topics under discussion, the most recent media frenzy regarding renovations to the old course at St Andrews prompted me to offer my own observations and opinions.
by Jason Pick, Instructor, Turf Management Program
The final quarter of the 2013 Olds College school year was an exciting one – we began the new year with a guest lecture from Mitch Davidson AGS, superintendent of Dinosaur Trail Golf Club who reminded us to “Invest in Ourselves” sharing how you can support your associations while advancing your communication skills. At the CGSA conference in Toronto, we saw our 2012 Applied degree graduate Andrew Krek win the $2500 scholarship, while Cody Inkster and Franz Unterberger both also collected scholastic grants from the WCTA.
by Jason Pick, Instructor, Turf Management Program
Olds College turf students began the fall term this year with our September Fall Classic Golf fundraiser, where turfies practiced tournament set up and preparations at the Olds Highlands Golf Club. As a highlight this year, NHL great Lanny McDonald joined with each group off the first tee, passing around his Stanley Cup ring to whomever showed interest! A regular at Heritage Pointe Golf Club in Calgary, he did not disappoint.
by Jason Pick, Instructor, Turf Management Program
Fall Tournaments and ACAC Championship
With the summer coming to a close, we welcome 58 new and returning turf students this year in our diploma and degree programs at Olds College.
From Stan Kazymerchyk, Turf Management Program Instructor
This was originally to be another report about Kwantlen Turfgrass student activities, but reviewing Steve Broccolo’s biography got me detoured. Reading about Steve’s life emphasized for me the real strength our profession.