Get a Great Round of Golf and Support a Great Cause that Benefits YOU!

As a golf course superintendent, one of the most important jobs I have is staying up-to-date with technology, chemicals, regulations, and new best practices for managing turf.  To stay current and informed, turf managers in Ohio rely heavily on Ohio State University and the associated state and local extension agents.  These turf scientists rely on taxpayer dollars, private funding, and the Ohio Turfgrass Foundation to keep cutting-edge research and technical support available to golf course superintendents, lawn, nursery and landscape companies, municipalities, sports turf managers, and the general public. 

Unfortunately, the current state budget cutbacks resulting from the nationwide economic turmoil have put these important programs in peril.  Key extension and research people with years of knowledge and service are being eliminated to meet the tighter budgets.  This is not a good thing for our industry.

You may ask "why does this affect us?"  Simply put, it makes your superintendent better, your course better, your bottom line better, and your environment better.  With increased public scrutiny resulting from issues like algae in Lake Erie, water quality, pesticide bans, resistant weeds and diseases, increased demand for tourament conditions and shrinking maintenance budgets, the need for research and support has never been greater.  Also, these people are there for YOU!  Extension support is available to the public for lawn and landscape issues, soil testing, and unfathomable resources and information for the general public.

To answer the need for more funding, the Ohio Turfgrass Foundation has put together a fundraising effort called "Bucks for Turf".  There is a great website with lots of good information and more importantly, a fundraising auction including sports tickets, memorabilia, and rounds of golf at some of the best golf courses in the U.S.  How about a round of golf with Craig Krenzel at the OSU Scarlet Course?  Kirtland CC near Cleveland? (FABULOUS track), NCR?  Cog Hill Dubsdread Course?  Baltusrol?  CIC?  You could even bid on a round of golf at Highland with 4 tickets to the Jamie Farr!  There are too many to mention, so check out the sites below and get ready to bid!  The first items are up for bid starting May 28. 

You will get a crack at some unreal golf experiences and help a great cause.  It really is a win-win!

Have a great Memorial Day weekend.  See you on the course!

Click Here for Bucks for Turf Website and Information
Click Here to go directly to Auction Site