LINCOLN, Neb. (September 11, 2008) – The total number of Golf Course Builders Association of America (GCBAA) Certified Builders has grown to an all time high for the organization. With the announcement of three members gaining the much sought after status, the total number of Certified Builders has grown to 35.
“The Certified Builder grade has the most stringent requirements in the GCBAA’s professional certification program,” GCBAA Executive Director Paul Foley said. “The continued increase in the number of members reaching this level demonstrates the dedication of our membership to advance and continuously improve their profession. We are also pleased to announce two members have upgraded their certification from Associate Builder to Builder Applicant”
The latest GCBAA members to achieve Certified Builders Status are Course Crafters, Inc. of Gainsville, Ga., Glase Golf, Inc., of Bonita Springs, Fla., and Malphrus Golf of Ridgeland, S.C.
Founded in 1992 by Bob Pinson, Course Crafters is a golf course construction and renovation company. The management team and staff have successfully renovated and constructed golf courses in southern and East Coast regions of the United States. Included on Course Crafters impressive representative course list are Augusta Country Club, home of the Masters and Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Okla. host of several PGA Major Tournaments.
Glase Golf, Inc. is based in Southwest Florida. Its scope of work is broad, ranging from small renovation projects to large-scale new construction. Recent completed projects include The Jack Nicklaus designed Old Corkscrew Golf Club and Sarasota National Golf Club designed by Gordon Lewis.
Listed as a full-service general contractor, Malphrus Golf conducts work ranging from new course construction to renovation. As a division of Malphrus construction, Malphrus Golf has also completed special work projects such as site development, infrastructure construction and recreation centers. The company has completed golf course construction and renovation projects at several courses in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina.
GCBAA members upgrading from Builder Applicant to Associate Builder are East Coast Shaping, LLC of Dalton, Mass. and Landirr, Inc. of Sanford, Fla.
Based in Orlando Fla., Landirr, Inc. specializes in new construction, renovations and irrigation systems. Established in 1985, Landirr serves the southeastern United States and the Caribbean. The company also provides management, grow-in and shaping services.
East Coast Shaping, LLC was established by Jim Basiliere, a self-described “Pro-Shaper”. The company is based in Dalton, Mass. and offers a multitude of golf course construction and renovation services. The goal of the company is to help shape the future of the sport of golf.
The GCBAA has different levels of membership starting with Builder Applicants, followed by Associate Builders, Builder Members and Certified Builders. Each level has unique set of requirements and qualifications designed to identify and recognize members who continue to strive to improve their professional standards and customer satisfaction.
About the GCBAA and the GCBAA Foundation
The Golf Course Builders Association of America is a non-profit trade association of the world’s foremost golf course builders and leading suppliers to the golf course construction industry. It was founded in the early 1970s and its members represent all segments of the golf course industry. The GCBAA Foundation is the charitable arm of the GCBAA and a separate, 501(c)(3) organization. The GCBAA’s national executive office is located in Lincoln, Neb. For more information, visit www.gcbaa.org or call (402) 476-4444.
Contact:
Steve Roth, (402) 437-6400, steveroth@swansonrussell.com
