The CGSA's 2014 John B. Steel winner, Jim Ross, has shaped and been shaped by the turfgrass industry.
By David McPherson
A stint as a journalist – and an inquisitive mind – led Jim Ross on a circuitous and unexpected, yet somewhat predictable career journey into the golf business.
by Ralph Tromp
Over 44 years of service and commitment in any industry, let alone the turfgrass industry, is a remarkable feat. What is even more remarkable is to maintain the same enthusiasm, passion and energy over a 44 year span as when one has first began their career. Such a person is Stan Kazymerchyck who was the recent recipient of the 2014 Industry Recognition Award.
The Vancouver Golf Club will be hosting the LPGA Canadian Women’s Open for the 4th time in it’s 105 year existence August 20th ,21st ,22nd ,23rd . The grounds department is now looking for volunteers to help in the preparation of the golf course.
Purchase of Fairwinds Announced July 6, 2015
Bentall Kennedy announces that Vancouver‐based Seacliff Properties Ltd. has agreed to purchase the Fairwinds Oceanfront Community on Vancouver Island. The purchase includes the Fairwinds Golf Course, Schooner Cove Marina, Fairwinds Centre and development lands.
editor's note: the following affects golf courses, sportsfields and parks as well as residential and commercial watering. Stage 3 has been in effect for just over 3 weeks now but we've been told that not everyone is aware.
Stage 3 Lawn Sprinkling Regulations are effective July 20
Due to unseasonably dry and hot weather, and record low inflows to our reservoirs, Metro Vancouver has further restricted water use.
ALL LAWN SPRINKLING IS NOW PROHIBITED.