Friday, December 10, 2010

December Anniversaries

We would like to recognize the following team members who have demonstrated their continued commitment to excellence and have reached important milestones with IGM.

9 Years
Alan Jackson – Superintendent – IGM at Polo Grounds

6 Years
Chuck Carnite – Equipment Tech – IGM at ViewPoint

2 Years
Douglas Kirkland – Irrigation Tech – IGM at Sebastian

1 Year
Glenn Esposito – Technician – IGM at Four Lakes
Pablo Tovar – Spray Technician - IGM at Mystic Dunes

Thanks to each of you for your efforts in making IGM the leader in the golf maintenance industry. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

Friday, December 3, 2010

December Birthdays

Members of the IGM Team with December birthdays:

Gilbert Francis – Assistant Superintendent – IGM at Country Creek
Robert Tramel – Assistant Superintendent – IGM at Savannahs
Douglas Kirkland – Irrigation Technician – IGM at Savannahs
Dean Matthew – Spray Technician – IGM at Highland Fairways
Sean Gillen – Superintendent – IGM at Sebastian

We wish each of you a very Happy Birthday!

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Jeff Miller Scores Ace

Congratulations to Jeff Miller on his first hole-in-one. Jeff scored his ace on #17 at Brays Island Plantation where he serves as IGM Golf Course Superintendent. He hit a six iron to the 151 yard par three. The shot was witnessed by his Dad and IGM Staff Member Vernon Williams.

Friday, November 26, 2010

Congratulations Moller Family

Congratulations to Jim and Simone Moller on the birth of their daughter Claire Grace Moller. She was born November 22nd at 11:24am and was 9 pounds 11 ounces and 21 inches long.

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving

We would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.

During this time as we look to those things that we all most thankful for, it is important not to forget the men and women of the US Armed Forces both past and present. On this day of thanks be sure to let those who have served or are serving our country know how thankful we are for them.


Friday, November 19, 2010

Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program Celebrates Twenty Years

The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program (ACSP) will be twenty years old in 2011. To celebrate the milestone and the success that organizations and businesses have helped to achieve over the past two decades, Audubon International will host an evening reception during the Golf Industry Show in Orlando at the Rosen Centre Hotel on Wednesday, February 9, 2011.

"We're happy to both celebrate the last twenty years, while looking forward to the next twenty," states Kevin A. Fletcher, Ph.D., Executive Director for Audubon International. "Our programs have served as the definitive third-party environmental education and performance certification tools for existing golf courses [ACSP] and new and renovated golf courses [Audubon Signature & Classic Programs] over that time, and we plan on continuing to serve both the natural environment and the game of golf for another twenty years."

The festivities will bring together ACSP members, golf industry leaders, and the sponsors and supporters of the Golf & the Environment Initiative. The ACSP is an education and certification program that helps organizations and businesses protect our environment while enhancing their bottom line. The "plan-do-check-act" approach of the program offers information and guidance to implement an environmental management plan that improves efficiency, conserves resources, and promotes conservation efforts. "In the end, this one evening in February is a chance to thank as many people as we can for supporting efforts to make good environmental stewardship the norm for golf," states Fletcher.

Organizations are invited to renew their commitment to Audubon International and ACSP for Golf Courses by sponsoring and supporting the 20th Anniversary celebration and the Golf & the Environment Initiative. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or need to renew your sponsorship, contact Jessica DesLauriers, Audubon International Development Office at 518-767-9051, ext 120 or by email at jdeslauriers@auduboninternational.org.

IGM is committed to going our part as good stewards to the environment. As a demostration of this commitment our team seeks to establish all of our courses as an Audubon Cooperative Santuary. IGM is a Charter Member of Audubon's Conversation Country Club and has committed 100% particpation of all its courses in the Audubon Cooperative Santuary Program. To date, IGM has completed certification of 13 courses across the country.

We encourage you to do your part as a steward to the environment. Your efforts big and small can make a difference. For more information visit
www.auduboninternational.org.

Friday, November 12, 2010

November Anniversaries

We would like to recognize the following team members who have demonstrated their continued commitment to excellence and have reached important milestones with IGM.

4 Years
David Souder - Equipment Technician - IGM at Sandridge

3 Years
Robert Johnson - Equipment Technician - IGM at Country Creek
David Bair - Irrigation Technician - IGM at Heritage Greens

1 Year
Daniel Goulet - Irrigation Technician - IGM at Sebastian
Nicholas Masters - Spray Technician - IGM at Sebastian

Thanks to each of you for your efforts in making IGM the leader in the golf maintenance industry. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

Friday, November 5, 2010

November Birthdays

Members of the IGM Team with November birthdays:

Martin Bojorquez - Irrigation Technician - IGM at Date Palm
Wayne Deese - Irrigation Technician - IGM at Sandridge
Andy Fowler - Superintendent - IGM at Waynesville
Jeff Miller - Superintendent - IGM at Brays Island
James Moller - Superintendent - IGM at Habitat
Aaron Warstler - Superintendent - IGM at Terraverde

We wish each of you a very Happy Birthday!

Friday, October 29, 2010

Attention IGM Staff Members

Do you have a special event or a staff member accomplishment that should be recognized? An innovative idea or insight that should be shared with our other Superintendents? Want to share your Audubon and environmental stewardship success stories? Maybe just a suggestion about information that would be helpful to your operation. Then let's put it on the blog.

Please be on the lookout for information and think about things that you might like to share. Any suggestions/information can be sent to tminamyer@igminc.net. Thanks in advance for your participation!

Friday, October 22, 2010

IGM at Sebastian Greens Recovery Well Underway

Back in September, wild hogs created extensive damage to several greens while foraging for food. IGM Golf Course Superintendent Sean Gillen and his staff have spent many hours nurturing the damaged areas back to life. After replacing the damaged turf much like a jigsaw puzzle, a program was put in place to restore the surface to putting quality.

The current restoration program includes a reduced mowing schedule, regular hand topdressing and leveling as well as weekly supplemental fertilization. "Core sampling shows many new white roots with a consistent rooting depth of over 3 inches" commented Sean. "We have not yet achieved the putting green quality we expect but have made good progress".

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For more information on IGM and the professional golf course services offered, please contact the IGM Business Development Office at 800-413-5500 or on the web at http://www.igminc.net/. 

Friday, October 15, 2010

IGM Welcomes Chris Parsons

It is our pleasure to welcome Chris Parsons as the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent for IGM at ViewPoint Golf Resort in Mesa, Arizona. Chris has gained experience in both the midwest and southwest, most recently at Desert Forest Golf Club ranked in Golf Magazine's Top 50 in the country. He is a past recipient of the GCSAA Scholars Award and a graduate of Michigan State University. (We won't hold that against him.)

"Chris brings over 15 years of experience to our team. His experience, agronomic knowledge, hands-on management style and customer service skills have already shown to be great assets to the operation." said Tyler Minamyer, IGM Regional Manager.


Welcome Chris!

Friday, October 8, 2010

October Anniversaries

We would like to recognize the following team members who have demonstrated their continued commitment to excellence and have reached important milestones with IGM.

9 Years
Todd Hugill - Superintendent - IGM at Widows Walk

7 Years
Juan Villegas - Assistant Superintendent - IGM at Mystic Dunes

6 Years
Donald Bookwalter - Superintendent - IGM at ChampionsGate
Toua Hang - Spray Technician - IGM at ChampionsGate

5 Years
Aaron Warstler - Superintendent - IGM at Terraverde
Winfield Yount - Superintendent - IGM at Sandridge

4 Years
Art Hampton - Director of Maintenance - IGM at ChampionsGate
Tommy Coffey - Superintendent - IGM at Grand Palms
Martin Suarez - Assistant Superintendent - IGM at Silver Lakes

3 Years
Raymond Morrison - Equipment Tech - IGM at North Palm Beach
Shane McGuire - Superintendent - IGM at North Palm Beach

2 Years
Daryl Morris - Equipment Tech - IGM at Savannahs

1 Year
Walter Mrozek - Spray Technician - IGM at Sandridge

Thanks to each of you for your efforts in making IGM the leader in the golf maintenance industry. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

Friday, October 1, 2010

October Birthdays

Members of the IGM Team with October birthdays:

John Weathers - Assistant Superintendent - IGM at Mystic Dunes
Juan Villegas - Assistant Superintendent - IGM at Mystic Dunes
John Lecour - Irrigation Technician - IGM at Habitat
Travis Padgett - Irrigation Technician - IGM at Lake of the Woods
Nigel Hoyte - Spray Technician - IGM at Four Lakes
Walter Mrozek - Spray Technician - IGM at Sandridge
Alan Jackson - Superintendent - IGM at Polo Grounds

We wish each of you a very Happy Birthday!

Friday, September 24, 2010

Why Aerify?

Informational clip for golfers. Thanks to Dr. Larry Stowell and Pace Turf.


Friday, September 17, 2010

Wild Hogs Damage Sebastian Golf Course Greens

Most days IGM Golf Course Superintendent Sean Gillen would tell you that the biggest scars on his greens at Sebastian Municipal Golf Course are from unfixed ball marks. Ball marks are nothing in comparison to the damage done recently by the foraging of wild hogs.

They’ve hit us hard on the greens,” said Sean. “They rooted up about 300 square feet of turf, causing complete devastation.”


Gillen said it’s the first time in 15 years he’s seen wild pigs cause this type of damage to a golf course.“It’s an extremely uncommon occurrence. There’s always been evidence that they’re in other areas of the course, but they haven’t bothered the turf before.”


The IGM staff has put in more than 40 man-hours trying to restore the turf, placing pieces of turf back down like putting together a puzzle. Many more hours will be spent ensuring that the turf survives and is restored to the level expected on an IGM maintained property.

For more information on IGM and the professional golf course services offered, please contact the IGM Business Development Office at 800-413-5500 or on the web at http://www.igminc.net/.

Friday, September 10, 2010

September Anniversaries

We would like to recognize the following team members who have demonstrated their continued commitment to excellence and have reached important milestones with IGM.

8 Years
Daniel Wikiera – Technician – IGM at Mystic Dunes

7 Years
William Scheer – Superintendent – IGM at Mystic Dunes

5 Years
Henry Oertel – Equipment Technician – IGM at The Ledges

3 Years
Brad Batchelor – Superintendent – IGM at Bear Valley Springs
Fernando Benetiz – Assistant Superintendent – IGM at Bear Valley Springs
Raul Sanchez – Crew Foreman – IGM at Bear Valley Springs
Edward Taylor – Irrigation Technician – IGM at Grand Palms

2 Years
Wayne White – Assistant Superintendent – IGM at Silver Lakes
Roel Solis – Assistant Superintendent – IGM at Brays Island
Michael Kuhn – Superintendent – IGM at Lake of the Woods

1 Year
Brian Certo – Assistant Superintendent – IGM at Heritage Greens

Thanks to each of you for your efforts in making IGM the leader in the golf maintenance industry. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

Friday, September 3, 2010

September Birthdays

Members of the IGM Team with September birthdays:

Bobby Reyes – Superintendent – IGM at Date Palm
Michael Graff – Assistant Equipment Tech – IGM at Sandridge
David Bair – Irrigation Technician – IGM at Heritage Greens
Patrick Slevin – Crew Foreman – IGM at ChampionsGate
Christopher Monserrate – Assistant Superintendent – IGM at Grand Palms
William Scheer – Superintendent – IGM at Mystic Dunes
Duane Simpson – Landscape Supervisor – IGM at ViewPoint
Ryan Cahill – Assistant Superintendent – IGM at Widow’s Walk

We wish each of you a very Happy Birthday!

Friday, August 27, 2010

IGM at The Ledges Hosts EWGA Chapter Championship Events

The Greater Springfield Chapter of the EWGA (Executive Women’s Golf Association) held its chapter championship on Saturday, July, 17th at The Ledges Golf Club in South Hadley. The winners are advancing to the semi-finals for the EWGA Championship, considered the largest amateur women’s golf competition in the United States.

Members compete in individual stoke play in five flights based on USGA handicaps and a scramble team competition. Low gross and low net winners in each flight and the winning scramble team then compete in one of 15 semi-final competitions held throughout the United States.

The EWGA Greater Springfield chapter winners will compete in the New England Sectionals district on August 21 again at The Ledges Golf Club in South Hadley, Ma. Winners advance to the 36-hole championship finals at Geneva National Resort and Golf Club in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin on October 1 and 2, 2010. Now in its 15th year, this annual nationwide competition had over 2400 participants in 2009.

EWGA Greater Springfield Chapter Championship winners, advancing to the semi-finals:

Championship Flight (handicap 0 – 12.0)
First Place Low Gross: Gale Gates, Ludlow – 88
First Place Low Net: Pat Scapin, Russell – 81

First Flight (handicap 12.1 – 19.0)
First Place Low Gross Christine Tazzini, Longmeadow – 93/74

Second Flight (handicap 19.1 – 25.0)
First Place Low Gross Lynn Broders, Granby, Ct - 85
First Place Low Net Barbara Howard Agawam, - 62

Third Flight (handicap 25.1 – 32.0)
First Place Low Gross Marianne Charest, Southwick - 101
First Place Low Net Debra Hebert-Kabat, Hatfield - 71

Fourth Flight (handicap 32.1 – 40.4)
First Place Low Net Deborah Green, Holyoke, - 100
First Place Low Gross Linda Moriarty, Springfield - 75

First Place Scramble Team 65/64
Barbara Kapinos, South Hadley
Janet Latini, Belchertown
Carol Marnelakis, Chicopee
Carrie Ingham, South Hadley

About the EWGA
The Greater Springfield chapter offers an abundance of golf, business and social events, networking opportunities, clinics and leagues for new and experienced golfers at every ability level. The organization provides an ideal environment for networking with other career-oriented women throughout the community and the association. See http://www.springfieldewga.com to learn more about Greater Springfield EWGA.

Since its founding in 1991 as the Executive Women’s Golf Association, the EWGA has enriched the lives of more than 100,000 women connecting them to learn, play, and enjoy the game of golf for business and for fun. This tax exempt association has over 125 local chapters throughout the United States and international chapters in Canada.

The EWGA is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. For more information about the association and its membership, visit www.ewga.com

Friday, August 20, 2010

Why Does Turf Die in the Summer?

Informational clip for golfers. Thanks to Pace Turf.



Friday, August 13, 2010

August Anniversaries

We would like to recognize the following team members who have demonstrated their continued commitment to excellence and have reached important milestones with IGM.

11 Years
Jim Moller - Superintendent - IGM at Habitat

5 Years
Martin Bojorquez - Irrigation Technician - IGM at Date Palm
Maurice Miyo - Superintendent - IGM at Savannahs

4 Years
Daniel Chavez - Equipment Technician - IGM at Country Creek

3 Years
Richard McQuillen - Equipment Technician - IGM at Ridgewood Lakes

1 Year
John Samples - Assistant Superintendent - IGM at King's Point
Dallas Dupont - Equipment Technician - IGM at Sebastian

Thanks to each of you for your efforts in making IGM the leader in the golf maintenance industry. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

Friday, August 6, 2010

August Birthdays

Members of the IGM Team with August birthdays:

Robert Lendak - Equipment Technician - IGM at Silver Lakes
Dennis Welch - Equipment Technician - IGM at Country Wood
Marco Campos - Irrigation Technician - IGM at Silverstone
Chuck Carnite - Equipment Technician - IGM at ViewPoint
Barry Woodman - Spray Technician - IGM at Spessard Holland
Ralph Butrick - Spray Technician - IGM at Silver Dollar
Pablo Tovar - Spray Technician - IGM at Mystic Dunes
Robert Cassese - Assistant Superintendent - IGM at Habitat
Roger King - Equipment Technician - IGM at Waynesville

We wish each of you a very Happy Birthday!

Friday, July 30, 2010

USGA Mid-Atlantic: Turf Loss Advisory

United States Golf Association July 27, 2010
Mid-Atlantic Green Section
485 Baltimore Pike, Suite 203, Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 558-9066 Fax (610) 558-1135

Manor Oak One, Suite 410
1910 Cochran Road, Pittsburgh, Pa 15220
(412) 341-4922 Fax (412) 341-5954

WEATHER ALERT

TURF LOSS ADVISORY

Periodically, the agronomists of the Mid-Atlantic region send letters to USGA member courses on extraordinary weather conditions and turf loss related matters. The weather experienced the summer of 2010 has prompted this letter.

Our goal is to alert golfers and turf managers alike that this extended period of heat and drought followed by heat, humidity and thunderstorms has caused and probably will continue to cause turf stress and turf loss problems throughout the region. No two golf courses are alike. They all have different grasses, soils and golfer expectations. It is important that golf course superintendents use, “defensive golf course maintenance and management programs.” That is, be conservative. Pamper the grass. The turfgrass is under intense weather stress compounded by an increase in disease pressure. Be more concerned about plant health than green speed!!! There is an old adage in our industry, “slow grass is better than no grass.” This is not a joke. It needs to be taken seriously.

Suggested “defensive” management programs include:

• Compress spray programs. With heat, humidity and thunderstorms, fungicides do not last as long and disease pressure is greater. There is no better money spent than to protect the grass from disease.
• Raise mowing heights and use sharp mowers. This can help the grass survive.
• Mow less/roll more. The goal is to reduce mechanical stress to the grass plant.
• Switch from grooved to solid rollers (and protect collars from the turning of mowers).
• Spoonfeed the grass. Weekly sprays are best when applying light rates of fertility, iron (to keep the grass green) and growth regulators. Excessive grass growth depletes carbohydrates.
• Air drainage. On pocketed greens, prune limbs, use fans and generally keep the air moving. When you are hot, you stand in front of a fan. When the grass is stressed, it needs good air movement as well. Drier turf is also less prone to disease.
• DO NOT OVER-WATER. Hand water. Lightly syringe the turf with the nozzle never going past horizontal. Any mid-day watering should be focused on cooling the canopy. If you are wetting the soil, you are not syringing! Remember, you can always add more water but wet, saturated soil damages roots, increases disease and contributes to turf loss via the Wet Wilt Syndrome. If corrective watering needs to be done for dry spots, the extra water should be applied in the early morning or late in the evening. Do not over-water the grass in mid-day heat.
• Surface aerate/vent the greens. This allows the soil to breath, excess moisture to escape and roots to regrow which helps the grass survive.

In summary, be careful. This may be one of our hottest summers in decades. We all share the responsibility of keeping the turf on our golf courses as healthy as possible during this period of extreme weather. Again, be careful and have realistic expectations for golf course playability.

Friday, July 23, 2010

East Coast Managers On The Move

Recently there have been three IGM team members that have assumed new roles within the company.

Jeff Miller who previously served as Director of Maintenance for IGM at Waynesville has assumed the responsibility as Golf Course Superintendent for IGM at Brays Island Plantation.

Mike Kuhn made a move and accepted a promotion from Assistant Golf Course Superintendent for IGM at Brays Island to Golf Course Superintendent for IGM at Lake of the Woods.

Andy Fowler also has accepted a promotion from Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to Golf Course Superintendent for IGM at Waynesville.

"We are pleased to have opportunities like this for our team members to grow. Jeff, Mike and Andy are great assets to IGM. With their skills and knowledge I am confident they will continue to achieve success in their new roles." commented Tyler Minamyer, East Coast Regional Manager.

Congratulations to each of you!

Friday, July 16, 2010

July Anniversaries

We would like to recognize the following team members who have demonstrated their continued commitment to excellence and have reached important milestones with IGM.

8 Years
Linda Piney - Admin Assistant - IGM ChampionsGate

5 Years
Tanner Couch - Crew Leader - IGM at ChampionsGate
Eric Santana - Irrigation Technician - IGM at SilverStone
Duane Simpson - Landscape Supervisor - IGM at ViewPoint

4 Years
Francisco Olivares - Equipment Technician - IGM at SilverStone
Scott Merritt - Assistant Superintendent - IGM at ViewPoint

3 Years
Jerry Wheelis - Equipment Technician - IGM at Lake Henry
Jason Farr - Superintendent - IGM at Lake Henry
Joseph Elacqua - Equipment Technician - IGM at Silver Dollar

1 Year
Patrick Munson - Assistant Superintendent - IGM at North Palm Beach
Alex Pleva - Equipment Technician - IGM at Pine Lakes
Scott Czajkowski - Irrigation Technician - IGM at ChampionsGate

Thanks to each of you for your efforts in making IGM the leader in the golf maintenance industry. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

Friday, July 9, 2010

July Birthdays

Members of the IGM Team with June birthdays:

Homer Ramsier - Equipment Technician - IGM at North Palm Beach
Richard McQuillen - Equipment Technician - IGM at Ridgewood Lakes
Larry Haley - Equipment Technician - IGM at Brays Island
Miguel Vallarta - Spray Technician - IGM at SilverStone
Patrick Munson - Assistant Superintendent - IGM at North Palm Beach
Robert Johnston - Assistant Superintendent - IGM at Pine Lakes
William Jeffrey - Superintendent - IGM at King's Point
Oscar Lopez - Irrigation Technician - IGM at ViewPoint
Charles Calhoun - Assistant Superintendent - IGM at Sandridge
Dayton Simpson - Superintendent - IGM at Pine Lakes
Antonio Martinez - Landscape Foreman - IGM at SilverStone
Brad Batchelor - Superintendent - IGM at Bear Valley Springs

We wish each of you a very Happy Birthday!

Friday, June 25, 2010

Proper Ball Mark Repair

Repairing a ball mark promptly can make all the difference in how long it takes to recover. Doing it properly is just as important. Take the time to repair your own mark and one other. Do your part to keep your course in the best condition possible.




Use a pronged ball mark repair tool, knife, key or tee






Insert it at the edges of the mark --not the middle of the depression.





Bring the edges together with a gentle twisting motion, but don't lift the center. Try not to tear the grass.





Smooth the surface with a club or your foot. You're done when it's a surface you would want to putt over.

Friday, June 18, 2010

Problems Solved on All Fronts


Golf Course Superintendents face lots of different challenges in the course of our profession. Not all of them have anything to do with turf. When challenged to adhere to strict city noise ordinances, Golf Course Superintendent Tom Dale, CGCS turned to the all electric Jacobsen Eclipse 322. After taking delivery of the unit at The Links at Brigantine Beach back in January, Tom and his staff have put the mower through its paces. They found that not only did the unit solve their noise issue but also improved turf quality with the unit’s impressive quality of cut and ability to alter clean-up patterns. It also provides peace of mind knowing that the potential for hydraulic spills had been removed.

“Besides all the features that everybody already knows about the machine, one of the things I like most about it is that the units have two positions for the height off of the ground. One is for mowing and the other is for transport. There is less likelihood of hitting the units as you are traveling”. Tom added “It also has an automatic brake. If you take your foot off of the pedal the brake gently engages. You can stop on a hill, get off and not worry about the mower going anywhere. It makes it easier to cut greens that have a slope around them. You can make a half turn, back up and move forward, without the fear of the unit going backwards any more then you want it to. With other mowers they would easily roll backwards after you made the turn, and you had to quickly move your foot over to get it to go forward.” Tom summarized by saying “I would call this mower the best one I have ever used in my 35 years in the business”.

Friday, June 11, 2010

June Anniversaries

We would like to recognize the following team members who have demonstrated their continued commitment to excellence and have reached important milestones with IGM.

10 Years
John Lecour - Irrigation Technician - IGM at Habitat

9 Years
Jay Ferguson - Spray Technician - IGM at Pine Lakes
Terry Watson - Assistant Superintendent - IGM at ChampionsGate

3 Years
William Myers - Equipment Technician - IGM at Cler Brook
Robert Cassese - Irrigation Technician - IGM at Silver Dollar

2 Years
Oscar Lopez - Irrigation Technician - IGM at ViewPoint
Bernabe Matias - Equipment Technician - IGM at ChampionsGate

1 Year
Robert Tramel - Assistant Superintendent - IGM at Savannahs
William Ryan - Assist. Equipment Technician - IGM at Mystic Dunes

Thanks to each of you for your efforts in making IGM the leader in the golf maintenance industry. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

Friday, June 4, 2010

June Birthdays

Members of the IGM Team with June birthdays:

Aaron Parker - Equipment Technician - IGM at Spessard Holland
Kenneth Parker - Equipment Technician - IGM at Habitat
Daryl Morris - Equipment Technician - IGM at Savannahs
Dean Lindquist - Technician - IGM at Heritage Greens
John Samples - Assistant Superintendent - IGM at King's Point
Timothy Farr - Irrigation Technician - IGM at Country Wood
Mike Fontaine - Superintendent - IGM at The Ledges
Daniel Goulet - Irrigation Technician - IGM at Sebastian
Chris Eckart - Superintendent - IGM at Spessard Holland
Art Hampton - Director of Maintenance - IGM at ChampionsGate
Scott Brindley - Spray Technician - IGM at Widows Walk

We wish each of you a very Happy Birthday!

Friday, May 28, 2010

Attention IGM Staff Members

Do you have a special event or a staff member accomplishment that should be recognized? An innovative idea or insight that should be shared with our other Superintendents? Want to share your Audubon and environmental stewardship success stories? Maybe just a suggestion about information that would be helpful to your own operation. Then let's put in on this blog.

Please be on the lookout for information and think about things that you might like to share. Any suggestions/information can be sent to tminamyer@igminc.net. Thanks in advance for your participation!

Thursday, May 20, 2010

IGM at SilverStone Continues Towards ACSP Certification


Recently the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses (ACSP) awarded IGM at SilverStone certification in Water Quality Management.

To achieve this certification, the course was required to demonstrate that Best Management Practices are in place to eliminate potential nutrient or pesticide contamination of water sources. The course also employs environmentally-sensitive management practices in ponds, streams, and wetlands; proper equipment and chemical storage and handling; and water quality monitoring to verify results.

Thus far Environmental Planning, Water Conservation and Wildlife and Habitat Management have been completed at the course.

About Audubon International
Audubon International is an environmental organization dedicated to educating, assisting, and inspiring millions of people from all walks of life to protect and sustain the land, water, wildlife, and natural resources around them. In addition to businesses, Audubon International also provides programs for golf courses, schools, communities, and new developments. For more information, contact Audubon International, 46 Rarick Rd., Selkirk, NY 12158, USA, (518) 767-9051, e-mail them via the Internet at acsp@auduboninternational.org, or visit their website at http://www.auduboninternational.org/.

For more information on IGM and the professional golf course services offered, please contact the IGM Business Development Office at 800-413-5500 or on the web at http://www.igminc.net/.

Friday, May 14, 2010

May Anniversaries

We would like to recognize the following team members who have demonstrated their continued commitment to excellence and have reached important milestones with IGM.

11 Years
Ryan Duffell - Assistant Superintendent - IGM at Sandridge

6 Years
Martin Contreras - Crew Foreman - IGM at SilverStone

5 Years
Ryan Cahill - Assistant Superintendent - IGM at Widows Walk
Dean Matthew - Spray Technician - IGM at Highland Fairways
Gilbert Francis - Assistant Superintendent - IGM at Country Creek

4 Years
Dean Lindquist - Technician - IGM at Heritage Greens
Nicholas Macarthur - Superintendent - IGM at SilverStone

3 Years
John Weathers - Assistant Superintendent - IGM at Mystic Dunes
Ralph Butrick - Spray Technician - IGM at Silver Dollar

Thanks to each of you for your efforts in making IGM the leader in the golf maintenance industry. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

Friday, May 7, 2010

May Birthdays

Members of the IGM Team with May birthdays:

Daniel Wikiera - Technician - IGM at Mystic Dunes
Tray Maltby - Superintendent - IGM at Brays Island
Maurice Miyo - Superintendent - IGM at Savannahs
Bobby Jacoby - Superintendent - IGM at Highland Fairways
Roel Figueroa-Solis - Assistant Superintendent - IGM at Brays Island
Jason Farr - Superintendent - IGM at Lake Henry
Dallas Dupont - Equipment Technician - IGM at Sebastian
Eric Santana - Irrigation Technician - IGM at SilverStone
Larry Lehman - Crew Foreman - IGM at King's Point
Donald Bookwalter - Superintendent - IGM at ChampionsGate
Armando Garcia - Irrigation Technician - IGM at SilverStone
Scott Czajkowski - Irrigation Technician - IGM at ChampionsGate
We wish each of you a very Happy Birthday!

Friday, April 23, 2010

April Anniversaries

We would like to recognize the following team members who have demonstrated their continued commitment to excellence and have reached important milestones with IGM.

10 Years
Robert Diebold - Regional Manager - IGM West Coast
Scott Brindley - Spray Technician - IGM at Widows Walk

7 Years
James Piney - Assistant Superintendent - IGM at Ridgewood Lakes
Wayne Deese - Irrigation Technician - IGM at Sandridge

6 Years
Chester Guzek - Superintendent - IGM at Lake of the Woods

5 Years
Dayton Simpson - Superintendent - IGM at Pine Lakes

4 Years
Timothy Sweet - Superintendent - IGM at Silver Dollar
Patrick Thwaites - Assistant Superintendent - IGM at Silver Dollar
Dennis Welch - Equipment Technician - IGM at Country Wood
Miguel Tomas - Assistant Superintendent - IGM at Pine Lakes
Timothy Farr - Irrigation Technician - IGM at Country Wood

3 Years
Kellie Knight - Admin Assistant - IGM at SilverStone

2 Years
LeLand Cumming - Superintendent - IGM at Four Lakes

1 Year
Jeffrey Bailey - Irrigation Technician - IGM at Waynesville
Roger King - Equipment Technician - IGM at Waynesville

Thanks to each of you for your efforts in making IGM the leader in the golf maintenance industry. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

Friday, April 16, 2010

April Birthdays

Members of the IGM Team with April birthdays:

Francisco Olivares - Equipment Tech - IGM at SilverStone
Ryan Duffell - Assistant Superintendent - IGM at Sandridge
Edward Taylor - Irrigation Technician - IGM at Grand Palms
Jay Ferguson - Spray Technician - IGM at Pine Lakes
Tanner Couch - Crew Foreman - IGM at ChampionsGate
Raymond Morrison - Assist Equip Tech - IGM at North Palm Beach
Michael Kuhn - Assistant Superintendent - IGM at Brays Island
Anthony Huseman - Crew Foreman - IGM at ChampionsGate
Todd Hugill - Superintendent - IGM at Widows Walk
Terrence Watson - Assist Superintendent - IGM at ChampionsGate
LeLand Cumming - Superintendent - IGM at Four Lakes
Kapildeo Ramkaran - Irrigation Technician - IGM at Four Lakes
Fred Lewis - Spray Technician - IGM at Heritage Greens
Brian Aiken - Equipment Technician - IGM at King's Point
Shane McGuire - Superintendent - IGM at North Palm Beach

We wish each of you a very Happy Birthday!

Monday, April 5, 2010

Rounds 4 Research Auction Opens April 7th


This program offers an innovative online auction of golf rounds from over 600 courses to raise money for turfgrass research. We proudly participate in this program that helps ensure the continued quality of our courses and the entire golf industry. Pass the word about this unique opportunity for golfers everywhere.

To view the list of more than 550 golf courses on offer this year, go to http://www.rounds4research.com/

Monday, March 29, 2010

Exceeding Expectations at Brays Island

Tray Maltby, IGM Golf Course Superintendent at Brays Island Plantation in Sheldon, South Carolina recently completed the most stressful event for most superintendents short of a televised tournament. Earlier this month, the private club’s annual Member-Guest was a complete success. In a recent communication Director of Golf, Mike Ingram shared his opinion.

“I want to thank your staff for a job well done with last week's Member-Guest Tournament. The golf course played perfectly and was in great condition. I congratulate you and your team's efforts in dealing with so many unforeseen circumstances these past couple of months. Your steadfast hard work and desire to produce the best possible product was evident with your staff and the leadership they received....truly, the place never looked better! The Golf Staff and Owners are very fortunate to have such great support in making this event a huge success!”

Tray is also pleased with the great course conditions “It is rewarding to get such great feedback and to know that our hard work has not gone unnoticed"

The successes at Brays Island are just one example of the results that can be achieved when courses of all types partner with IGM. For more information on IGM and the professional golf course services offered, please contact the IGM Business Development Office at 800-413-5500 or on the web at http://www.igminc.net/.

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Rounds 4 Research Golf Auction

IGM announces its support of Rounds 4 Research. This auction offers an innovative online auction of golf rounds at over 550 courses to raise money for turfgrass research.

Secure a rare chance to tee it up at some of the best known and most exclusive golf clubs in the game in an innovative online auction that runs April 7 to April 21.

More than 550 courses from the Carolinas, Georgia, Virginia, Texas and Nevada will be available for bid as the golf industry rallies to raise money for turfgrass research.

Some of the game’s greatest venues are ready to welcome your foursome if you post the winning bid. Go to http://www.rounds4research.com/ and view an updated list of courses on offer and register to receive a reminder email in the hours before the auction launch.

That list will grow right up to auction time but already high profile partners include:

• East Lake Golf Club – home of the PGA Tour Championship,
• Pinehurst No. 2 – which hosts its third U.S. Open Championship in 2014,
• Harbour Town Golf Links – home of the PGA Tour’s Verizon Heritage Classic,
• The Ocean Course at Kiawah – host of 1991 Ryder Cup and PGA Championship in 2012,
• Sedgefield Country Club - Home of the PGA Tour’s Wyndham Championship.

Exclusive private playgrounds ranked by Golf Digest among the 100 absolute best courses in the country include Sage Valley, Long Cove, Eagle Point, Yeaman’s Hall, Newport Dunes and The Homestead’s Cascades Course.

In each region, proceeds will benefit research critical to the continued health of our great game and the billions of dollars in economic impact it generates in the participating states.

Friday, March 26, 2010

March Anniversaries

We would like to recognize the following team members who have demonstrated their continued commitment to excellence and have reached important milestones with IGM.

3 Years
Martin Soria – Irrigation Tech – IGM at Ridgewood Lakes

2 Years
Luis Cruz – Equipment Tech – IGM at ChampionsGate
Aaron Parker – Equipment Tech – IGM at Spessard Holland
Sean Gillen – Assistant Superintendent – IGM at Sandridge

1 Year
William Jeffrey – Superintendent – IGM at King’s Point
Andrew Fowler – Assistant Superintendent – IGM at Waynesville
Jeff Miller – Director of Maintenance – IGM at Waynesville

Thanks to each of you for your efforts in making IGM the leader in the golf maintenance industry. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

Friday, March 19, 2010

March Birthdays

Members of the IGM Team with March birthdays:

Peter Ferraguto – Assistant Superintendent – IGM at The Ledges
Patrick Thwaites – Assisatnt Superintendent – IGM at Silver Dollar
Ricardo Pascual – Irrigation Tech – IGM at Brays Island
Darryl Watkins – Irrigation Tech – IGM at Highland Lakes
Bernabe Matias – Equipment Tech – IGM at ChampionsGate
Joseph Elacqua – Equipment Tech – IGM at Silver Dollar
David Souder – Equipment Tech – IGM at Sandridge
Edward Royland – Equipment Tech – IGM at Highland Fairways
Timothy Sweet – Superintendent – IGM at Silver Dollar
Darin Pakkala – Superintendent – IGM at ViewPoint
Todd Wigington – Superintendent – IGM at Country Creek
Brian Kinney – Superintendent – IGM at Heritage Greens

We wish each of you a very Happy Birthday!

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

IGM Sponsors North Palm Beach Heritage Festival

IGM is proud to support the Village of North Palm Beach’s Heritage Festival and will be participating in this year’s Business Expo. Our tent will feature free giveaways and a chance to enter our prize drawing. Make sure to stop by from noon to 6pm and visit with members of our team and drop your business card into the drawing!

The 11th annual Heritage Festival & Parade is on Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 11am to 8pm. This annual event has drawn thousands of local residents for the past 10 years. It features a parade, business expo, live band & entertainment, adult/children’s games/activity, a carnival midway, food and much more! This year’s Festival is held at Anchorage Park following the parade.

"The parade grew steadily over the years. Now it's a great celebration for village residents and the business community," said Village Councilman Ed Eissey.

For more information about the event, call (561) 841-3386 or visit http://www.village-npb.org/. For information on IGM and the professional golf course services offered, please contact the IGM Business Development Office at 800-413-5500 or on the web at http://www.igminc.net/.

Friday, March 12, 2010

IGM Community Participation

We believe strongly in participating in the communities in which we live and work. In ways large and small, IGM and our team members regularly contribute in a wide variety of ways.

Recently, IGM at SilverStone initiated support of the nearby Shadow Ridge High School Baseball Program. "We greatly appreciate your time and assistance in helping us create an environment for our students that reflects pride and tradition." said head coach Frank Tousa.

"Giving back to the community is personally and professionally rewarding. Donations of time and money to worthy causes underscore our community philosophy here at IGM." commented Robert Diebold, IGM's West Coast Regional Manager. "We encourage everyone to be active in an area of the local community that is important to them."

Would you like to highlight a team member's accomplishment in your community or spread the word about opportunities and encourage others. Email your information to blog@igminc.net.

For more information on IGM and the professional golf course services offered, please contact the IGM Business Development Office at 800-413-5500 or on the web at http://www.igminc.net/.

Friday, February 26, 2010

Attention IGM Staff Members

Do you have a special event or a staff member accomplishment that should be recognized? An innovative idea or insight that should be shared with our other Superintendents? Want to share your Audubon and environmental stewardship success stories? Maybe just a suggestion about information that would be helpful to your own operation. Then let's put in on this blog.

Please be on the lookout for information and think about things that you might like to share. Any suggestions/information can be sent to tminamyer@igminc.net. Thanks in advance for your participation!

Friday, February 19, 2010

February Anniversaries

We would like to recognize the following team members who have demonstrated their continued commitment to excellence and have reached important milestones with IGM.

9 Years
Antonio Martinez – Landscape Supervisor – IGM at SilverStone

6 Years
Darin Pakkala – Director of Maintenance – IGM at ViewPoint

5 Years
Anthony Huseman – Crew Foreman – IGM at ChampionsGate

4 Years
Jose Tumax – Equipment Technician – IGM at Grand Palms

3 Years
Armando Garcia – Irrigation Technician – IGM at SilverStone

2 Years
Patrick Selvin – Crew Foreman – IGM at SilverStone
Elizabeth Reyes – Crew Foreman – IGM at ChampionsGate

Thanks to each of you for your efforts in making IGM the leader in the golf maintenance industry. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

Friday, February 12, 2010

February Birthdays

Members of the IGM Team with February birthdays:

Jennifer Bogucki – Public Relations Manager – IGM Corporate
Elizabeth Reyes – Crew Foreman – IGM at ChampionsGate
William Myers – Equipment Technician – IGM at Cler Brook
Henry Oertel – Equipment Technician – IGM at The Ledges
Tommy Coffey – Superintendent – IGM at Grand Palms
Winfield Yount – Superintendent – IGM at Sandridge

We wish each of you a very Happy Birthday!

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Industry Prepares for GIS

Many in the turf industry are preparing to attend the next week's Golf Industry Show (GIS), held this year in San Diego, California. The Golf Industry Show is an innovative trade show designed for the owners/operators of golf facilities, and the professional members of the golf course and club management industries. Featuring the largest exhibit floor in the industry, the event combines education, networking and solutions for golf course superintendents, owners/operators, general managers, chief operating officers, architects and builders.

The Golf Industry Show is presented by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) and the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA), along with supporting organizations, the Golf Course Builders Association of America (GCBAA), the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA), the National Golf Foundation (NGF) and the United States Golf Association (USGA).

This year the GCSAA Education Conference is offering nineteen new seminar titles to the many selections addressing the challenges faced on the course and off. In all there are over one hundred classes offered at this year's event.

If you are attending the GIS and would like to schedule a consultation or simply would like more information on IGM and the professional golf course services offered, please contact the IGM Business Development Office at 800-413-5500 or on the web at www.igminc.net. The only way to know if our services are right for you and your operation is to ask.

Friday, January 29, 2010

Golf Carts & Cart Paths

Golf cars are a convenience enjoyed by millions of players and a necessity for many golfers with disabilities. However, when they are driven improperly, they can cause serious damage to the course. More important, unsafe operation can lead to accidents and injuries. Here's some information about the use of golf cars and how to use them responsibly.

Interesting facts
• The first golf car was invented in the late 1940s strictly for people with disabilities.
• About two-thirds of all regulation 18-hole rounds are played with golf cars (NGF, 1994).
• Several states now allow golf cars to be registered for "street" usage.
• Since the introduction of golf cars, caddie usage has dropped to only 1 percent of regulation rounds (NGF, 1994).

Safety first
• Golf cars should only be operated from the driver's side.
• Never drive with more than two occupants or allow riders on the back of the car.
• Be sure your passenger is fully seated and check for obstructions before moving.
• Keep your entire body -- particularly your feet -- inside the car when moving.
• Drive slowly through turns and drive straight and slow up and down slopes.
• Be certain to set the brake when coming to a complete stop.
• Use extra care when operating a golf car in reverse, or on hills, wet turf, loose surfaces or rough terrain.
• Remove the key when the golf car is not in use.
• Do not operate a golf car when impaired by alcohol or drugs.
• Golf cars do not provide protection from lightning -- seek appropriate shelter if lightning is present.

Follow the rules
The wear-and-tear of golf car traffic can cause unsightly and expensive damage to the golf course. Tire ruts in soft, wet areas can take weeks to heal. Compaction caused by heavy traffic can also ruin the playing surface. You can help prevent damage by following the course's standard golf car policy and obeying temporary restrictions caused by weather, construction or other factors.

Drive friendly
If you "drive friendly," your use of a golf car won't impede the play of others:
• Park your golf car behind or beside the green -- never in front -- to allow players behind you to hit sooner after you've finished the hole. (You should generally always avoid driving a golf car into the "approach" area 20 to 30 yards in front of the green.)
• Stop your vehicle to avoid distracting a nearby player who is preparing to hit a shot.
• Never drive into yards or neighboring properties.

General tips
• Never drive a golf car through standing water in fairways or any turf areas that are obviously wet.
• Never drive onto a green, collar or tee or any marked hazard.
• Never drive into any area that has been recently seeded or sodded.
• Avoid abrupt stops and sharp turns that cause skidding.
• Spread out wear-and-tear by avoiding compacted areas.
• If golf cars are allowed in the fairway, follow the 90-degree rule: Stay on the path until you come even with your ball, then make a 90-degree turn into the fairway and drive directly to your ball. After your shot, drive directly back to the path.
• Watch for special signage or other markers that direct traffic.
• Avoid driving over sprinkler heads and yardage markers.
• Don't drive cars into out-of-play areas that may be environmentally sensitive (such as wildflower patches, native grass plantings and marshes).
• Golfers with medically certified disabilities may need access to areas not normally open to golf car traffic. Their golf cars are generally marked with a flag to let others know they have special access.
• Avoid pulling off the path near tees and greens.
• Keep all four tires on the path whenever possible. Do not park with tires off the path.

Source: http://www.gcsaa.org/Solutions/facts/carts.aspx

Friday, January 22, 2010

Hallmark Waynesville Club Undergoes Makeover

Written by Paul Viau

County residents may have noticed a few changes at the Waynesville Country Club this year. For starters, Waynesville’s very own “club” is now The Waynesville Inn Golf Resort & Spa. The new “inn” focus is the handiwork of Tom Halterman, the property’s new general manger.

Halterman joined the Waynesville Inn in January, and he admits it was a bit of an adjustment coming from Mystic Dunes Golf Resort in Orlando, a 1,000-room signature property on sprawling 600 acres, to Waynesville Country Club’s 115 rooms. But Halterman said he is glad he made the move.

As an experienced “hotelier,” Halterman looked at his new surroundings and went right to work instituting “a comprehensive, traditional resort approach to hospitality.” Making the name change to Waynesville Inn was simple. The tough work came when Halterman revamped the employee management structure, instituting “a much-needed strong business approach and customer service focus.” Halterman’s financial background, a corporate controller before being tagged by Mystic Dunes to be GM, proved invaluable. And his experience orchestrating a well-managed staff didn’t hurt, either.

“No one should drive on our property with a knot in his stomach,” said Halterman, “And no one should go home with one.” Dialogue with his staff became a priority.

Halterman’s first mission was to revitalize the staff infrastructure, building a strong executive committee that worked as a team. He identified the holes and gaps in customer service and applied some good, old-fashioned people skills.

His next step was to partner with Catherine Arrington of Insight Marketing, a strategic marketing company, to rebrand the property from a perceived private club into an inclusive mountain resort that is the center of community activity and a travel destination.
“My new executive team is committed to the enhancement of the guest experience,” said Halterman.

On the golf course side, the head golf professional for Waynesville Inn remains Travis Smith, but maintenance of the 27-hole Donald Ross signature course has been outsourced to International Golf Maintenance. IGM is the recognized leader in golf course maintenance, and even though they just took over maintenance in March of this year, both members and guests can see the difference, Halterman said. “We have had lots of good comments, especially from golf groups,” he noted.

Food service was one area at Waynesville Inn that Halterman targeted for improvement, so he brought in a new director of food and beverage, Beat Gfeller. Under Gfeller’s direction, the popular, casual Tap Room is now evolving into more of a dedicated sports bar.

The main dining room closed for an extensive makeover and reopened as The Cork and Cleaver a steak and seafood restaurant offers the area’s finest wine selection and antibiotic- and hormone-free beef from California’s Niman Ranch, Hallerman said.
If beef doesn’t do it for you, don’t despair. The Cork and Cleaver also offers Tuscan chicken, Australia double-cut lamb chops and roasted Long Island duck, to name a few.

Halterman and his team are now turning their attention to spa side of the house. “The economy being such as it is, we are doing it modestly … but doing it right,” he said. For the time being, Waynesville Inn will partner with Spa at Biltmore Village to provide key in-room spa services. Guests can now receive traditional spa services like manicures, facials and a variety of body massages … right in the comfort of their rooms. “Guests really love that kind of pampering,” Halterman said.

Halterman plans to “grow the spa offerings, down the road,” offering additional spa services, spa meals and eventually a dedicated spa building. Jeff Young, the new director of sales, now has a great story to tell, said Halterman — the enhancement of the guest experience. The employees who are making the journey with Halterman and his team will continue to grow. “We have a fiduciary responsibility to provide employee growth,” Halterman said. “And that’s good for their team and our community.”

Source: http://www.themountaineer.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1730:hallmark-waynesville-club-undergoes-makeover&catid=51:archive

For more information on IGM and the professional golf course services offered, please contact the IGM Business Development Office at 800-413-5500 or on the web at http://www.igminc.net/.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Attention IGM Staff Members

Do you have a special event or a staff member accomplishment that should be recognized? An innovative idea or insight that should be shared with our other Superintendents? Want to share your Audubon and environmental stewardship success stories? Maybe just a suggestion about information that would be helpful to your own operation. Then let's put in on this blog.

Please be on the lookout for information and think about things that you might like to share. Any suggestions/information can be sent to tminamyer@igminc.net. Thanks in advance for your participation!

Friday, January 15, 2010

January Anniversaries

We would like to recognize the following team members who have demonstrated their continued commitment to excellence and have reached important milestones with IGM.

11 Years
Dennis Gates – Irrigation Tech – IGM at Spessard Holland
Edward Royland – Equipment Tech – IGM at Highland Fairways
Todd Wigington – Superintendent – IGM at Country Creek
Brian Kinney – Superintendent – IGM at Heritage Greens
Bobby Jacoby – Superintendent – IGM at Highland Fairways
Kenneth Parker – Equipment Tech – IGM at Habitat
Chris Eckart – Superintendent – IGM at Spessard Holland
Michael Heckenstaller – Assistant Superintendent – IGM at Habitat
David Fletcher – Equipment Tech – IGM at Tarpon Springs
Melanie Mark – Regional Manager – IGM East Florida

7 Years
Joe Carranza – Equipment Tech – IGM at Date Palm
Robert Reyes – Superintendent – IGM at Date Palm

5 Years
Brian Keene – Assistant Superintendent – IGM at Widows Walk

4 Years
Brian Aiken – Equipment Tech – IGM at King’s Point
Larry Lehman – Crew Leader – IGM at King’s Point
Christopher Monserrate – Assistant Superintendent – IGM at Grand Palms

2 Years
Kapildeo Ramkaran – Irrigation Tech – IGM at Four Lakes
Gary Glisson – Equipment Tech – IGM at Four Lakes

1 Year
Charles Calhoun – Assistant Superintendent – IGM at Sandridge

Thanks to each of you for your efforts in making IGM the leader in the golf maintenance industry. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

Friday, January 8, 2010

January Birthdays

Members of the IGM Team with January birthdays:

Matt Sobotka – Assist Superintendent – IGM at Lake of the Woods
Miguel Tomas – Assistant Superintendent – IGM at Pine Lakes
Orlando Rivera – Assistant Superintendent – IGM at The Ledges
Brian Keene – Assistant Superintendent – IGM at Widows Walk
Enrique Castellanos – Irrigation Tech – IGM at SilverStone
Dennis Gates – Irrigation Tech – IGM at Spessard Holland
Raul Sanchez – Crew Leader – IGM at Bear Valley Springs
Luis Cruz – Equipment Technician – IGM at ChampionsGate
Todd Yandell – Equipment Technician – IGM at Bear Valley Springs
Jerry Wheelis – Equipment Technician – IGM at Lake Henry
Daniel Chavez – Equipment Technician – IGM at Country Creek
Jose Tumax – Equipment Technician – IGM at Grand Palms
Joda Brown – Superintendent – IGM at Country Wood

We wish each of you a very Happy Birthday!