by WCTA Staff
British Columbia Golf is pleased to be working with the USGA as one of the first jurisdictions to move forward with their new golf course Resource Management Tool.
Read more: British Columbia Golf Partners with USGA to Rollout Resource Management Tool
Via BC Ministry of Environment & Climate Change Strategy
The Ministry of Environment & Climate Change Strategy amended the Integrated Pest Management Regulation in December 2015, with the amendments not coming into force until July 1, 2016 in order to give those affected time to come into compliance.
Patrick Dooley was a promising young golfer, ready to graduate from high school and planning to enroll in the Kwantlen Turf Management diploma program.
Read more: 4th Installment of the Patrick Dooley Memorial Golf Tournament
By Jim Ross
Japanese beetle is an invasive plant pest that was detected in the lower mainland of British Columbia in 2017. This voracious eater can significantly damage plants in the landscape including small fruit, vegetables, orchards, nursery plants and agricultural crops. Although, it lays its eggs in turf, it is not thought to be a significant feeder on above ground turfgrass plant parts.
By WCTA Staff
On March 8, BC chapters of both the National Golf Course Owners Association and Professional Golfers Association, submitted resignation letters to the Allied Golf Association of BC Board of Directors.
Read more: NGCOA BC Chapter and BC PGA Resign From BC Allied Golf Association