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SPRING 2021 The FLORIDAGreen P. J . Salter’s Rapid Rise “I Thought It Was Over” Capitalizing on a Second Chance “Accept and Raise the Bar” A Tribute to the Swing Masters From Bobcats to Grizzly Bears REQUESTED SERVICE ADDRESS Kenyon Kyle’s New Life out West 34958 FL Beach, Jensen PO Box 65 Box PO Florida Golf Course Superintendent Association Superintendent Course Golf Florida TPC RIVER HIGHLANDS SPRING 2021 The 9009A is probably one of the best if not the best rough mower “that’s on the market today for wide area rough mowing. President Andy Neiswender Belleair Country Club 727-459-9324 – Jeff Reich, Superintendent ” Vice President Andy Jorgensen, CGCS On Top of the World 352-237-9564 Sec/Treas Bryce Koch, CGCS Cypress Lake Country Club ATLANTA ATHLETIC CLUB 239-481-3066 38 27 Past President Nick Kearns I love the TechControl for the tuneability of the A Model mowers. I can tune in Venice Golf and Country Club CONTENTS “those parameters. Programming in the turn speed is a big benefi t for me. 941-416-7900 16 Central Florida Loses an Icon – John Patterson, Director of Equipment ” DIRECTORS 20 Isleworth’s Duffy One of the Best Calusa Mitchell Miller 239-292-2778 24 Sunderman Bullish on Future Central Florida Mike Gay Eagle Dunes Golf Club 26 Late Push for Auction Rounds SHELTER HARBOR GOLF CLUB 352-315-0556 56 Everglades Jason Zimmerman, CGCS 27 A Tribute to the Florida Swing We felt the 9009A was the perfect fit for us here at Shelter Harbor. The quality of cut we Pelican’s Nest Golf Club “got was just second to none. It was unbelievable how well that machine performed. 239-949-5669 30 Kyle Leaves Grass for Wyoming North Florida David Hillhouse – Mike Dachowski, Superintendent ” Bent Creek Golf Club 239-566-2677 34 Robb Ties Knot After All Palm Beach Parker Ferren, CGCS St. Andrews Club 38 Salter’s Return to Riviera 850-294-8004 Ridge Dustin Plemons 50 TSG Research Update Cleveland Heights Golf Club QUAIL HOLLOW CLUB 863-860-4146 56 New Weed Scientist Arrives President’s Message .............. 4 Seven Rivers Andy Jorgensen, CGCS Executive’s Summary............. 6 I love the A Model mowers, especially the reel technology. I’m even more impressed On Top of the World ON THE COVER: Chapter Round Up.................. 8 “ 352-237-9564 with some of the adjustments that we can make, thanks to the TechControl display. P.J. Salter intends for his Sweet Talk ..............................58 South Florida Ricky Reeves – Keith Wood, Superintendent ” Miami Beach Golf Club second stint at Riviera In the News ............................60 786-402-7157 Country Club to be a Industry News .......................62 Sun Coast Dan Haubein long one. Pelican Pointe Golf & Welcome New Members ....68 JohnDeere.com/Golf Country Club Field Observations ...............70 They know the A Model mowers. Do you? 772-216-2451 The reviews are in: our A Model mowers will give you more control and more exacting results on Treasure Coast Dennis Croumie your course. Thanks to the TechControl display you can control your operator’s turn speed, plug in Riomar Country Club Story ideas, news tips 772-231-6885 PUBLISHED FOUR TIMES A YEAR: January, April, July and October mow and transport speeds, service reminders and receive diagnostic feedback quickly and accurately. or comments? COPYRIGHT NOTICE: Copyright 2018, Florida Golf Course Superintendents Take it from the best: the power to control your course is now in your hands. To fi nd out more West Coast Eli Rahz Please let us know at: Cypress Creek Golf Club Association. All rights reserved. May not be reproduced in whole or in part [email protected] about our new A Models, contact your local John Deere Golf distributor today. 813-938-5821 without written permission of the FGCSA. EXCEPTION: Official publications of all golf course superintendent associations affiliated with the Golf Course PUBLICATIONS CHAIR Trusted by the Best 9009A Rough Mower STAFF Superintendents Association of America are welcome to use any material Andy Jorgensen, CGCS contained herein provided they give credit and copyright notice. On Top of the World Executive Director Jennifer Bryan Ocala, FL 34481 PO Box 65 SUBSCRIPTIONS: $25 for four issues. Contact the FGCSA office. andy_jorgensen@otowfl. 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It is the responsibility of the user to determine that product use is consistent with the directions on the label. Spring 2021 | THE FLORIDA GREEN 3 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Mask Weary and Zoomed Out, Let’s Go and Play Some Golf WE SALUTE THE MEMBERS OF THE Finally, it’s nice to see some light on the horizon, some Helping You Win signs of a slow return to some kind of normal. As Florida G.C.S.A. Service. Solutions. Insights. vaccinations increase, we’re all hoping for a decrease in any and all other news on COVID-19. I’m especially INDUSTRY When it comes to your course, you need a partner that’s consistent. Count on us for the right looking forward to not needing to drag a mask along PARTNERS PROGRAM products and the technical insights you need to help your business thrive. with me everywhere I go. PLATINUM PLUS We are blessed to be in an industry that has, by and large, thrived during the pandemic. 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