Hayward, CA- On the tails of a Nationwide Tour event at TPC San Francisco Bay at Stonebrae, members of the Northern California Chapter of the GCSAA will gather on Tuesday, April 14th at the David McLay Kidd-designed course for the 2009 Superintendents Field Day. This educational experience entitled: “Environmental Issues at Stonebrae” will provide an in-depth look at a championship course, recognized for its strategic design, natural open space, and spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay Area.
This links-style course features 66 acres of maintained turf within a 212-acre naturalized environment. Within the native areas are eight acres of improved, protected wetlands and 67 acres of reconstructed, re-vegetated native grasslands. In addition, long-term monitoring programs have been established for wetland development, invasive weed management and habitat restoration.
Already touted by Travel+Leisure Golf magazine as one of the best new courses in America, Stonebrae is considered an ideal setting for course superintendents to convene and collaborate. According to Event Co-Chairman Michael Souza, the field day will span a variety of topics including site history (plus a full tour), construction and long-term management planning, water management and filtration, species management and habitat restoration with focus on the Stonebrae Audubon Certification process.
Presenters will include Steve Miller, Executive Director of Stonebrae, LP, Malcom Sproul, Managing Principal with LSA Associates, Karen Swaim, Founder and Principal of Swaim Biological Incorporated, Ali Harivandi, Ph.D., with the University of California Cooperative Extension and Host Superintendent Dave Davies, CGCS, at TPC San Francisco Bay at Stonebrae.
This innovative educational event exists through the collaborative efforts of the Northern California Chapter of the GCSAA and the University of California Cooperative Extension. The 2009 planning committee includes: Co-Chairman Ali Harivandi, Ph.D., Co-Chairman Mike Souza, and Committee Members Steve Agin, Thomas Bastis, CGCS, Gary Carls, CGCS, Dean Cravalho, Greg Dunn, Greg Fernald, Gary Ingram, CGCS, Chris Mains, Rodney Muller, and Ryan Zuehlsdorf.
“Thanks to the ongoing efforts of the education committee and our host facility, we’ve developed a field day that’s designed to be explorative and informative from an environmental perspective and beyond,” stated Co-Chairman Ali Harivandi, Ph.D. “It isn’t often you’re able to study a golf course setting that’s had the ecological and environmental considerations like that of Stonebrae.” For more info about Stonebrae and the surrounding development visit http://www.stonebrae.com/golf.html.
The Northern California Chapter of the GCSAA is dedicated to serving its members, advancing their profession and enhancing the enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game of golf. This is evidenced through its support of the Environmental Institute for Golf, Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program, Play Golf America, Get Golf Ready Initiative, and Doctor’s Orders: Play Golf.
Contact:
EmmyPGA@aol.com | Phone: (530) 666-6508
Association Contact: Barb@e-easi.net | Phone: (530) 626-0931
