IGM & Lauderhill GC Team Up for Success

When the city of Lauderhill, FL wanted to make improvements to its municipally owned golf course, they turned to the experts at IGM for help.

 

”We have a great short course, perfect for seniors and juniors looking to have fun or work on their game,” explained Scott Newton, Assistant Director for the City Parks Department. “We needed  some help to ensure our residents and area golfers would feel like they were getting a good value at Lauderhill. The changes in the conditions since IGM came in have been amazing. Our rounds are up and we are hearing lots of positive feedback from our guests.”

Greg Plotner, Executive Vice President for IGM is excited about the partnership, “Lauderhill’s golf course is an example of how a golf facility can be successful without chasing the 7,000 yard championship mentality. We know the key for our success at the course is to make sure the players have a great time in a relaxed atmosphere. We got in here and went right to work and it has been a smooth transformation. We are proud to be a part of the community and we look forward to a long relationship with the City of Lauderhill.”

“We are really happy with the progress thus far,” said Newton. “More people need to come out and see this place. It is a hidden jewel.”

 

 

End of the Day

Even in the dead of winter when its freezing cold outside, its important to take a moment to enjoy your surroundings and reflect on a hard day at work. IGM's Mike Fontaine captured this photo of Simba admiring a gorgeous sunset at The Ledges Golf Club in South Hadley, Massachusetts.

Happy New Year

May 2014 bring for you happiness, success and be filled with peace, hope & togetherness of your family & friends... Wishing you a... HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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.

Veteran's Day

On Veteran's Day, our most heartfelt thanks goes out to all those who have served or are serving our country. We also share a great admiration for the families of service men and women. A sincere thanks to you as well.

 

Many have fought and died for the freedoms and opportunities we have as Americans. Honor a veteran; not just today but everyday.

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Happy Independence Day

From all of us at IGM, have a safe and happy Independence Day!

IGM and Chicopee Country Club start season strong!

The Chicopee Country Club located in Chicopee, Massachusetts recently hired IGM to help improve course conditions and to help contain escalating maintenance costs. 

 

Now that the golfing season has started, the players have already noticed a change!  Tom DiRico, Director of Golf for Chicopee Country Club, explains:  “the impact of IGM’s turf management programs is evident as we are already seeing the results out on the course.  Also, the communication from Mike Bach, IGM Golf Course Superintendent, and the support from IGM’s Northeast Regional staff (Mike Fontaine and Tyler Minamyer) has been a huge help.”

“We are happy to be working with Tom and the Chicopee Country Club golf committee.  The course has a great reputation, and we look forward to helping them restore course conditions.  With IGM Superintendent, Mike Bach, on board, we are expecting great things,” says Steve Gano, Vice President of Operations for IGM.

 

IGM’s first order of business was to develop and implement agronomically sound cultural practices as well as to clean and organize the maintenance facility.  The Chicopee Country Club has future plans to replace the course irrigation system beginning in the fall of 2013 and IGM will help oversee the project.  The Club projects $250,000 in savings over the next three years by hiring IGM.

AMI Kids Croquet Tournament

Preparations underway for the May 11th event

For the past 22 years, Owners at Brays Island Plantation in Sheldon, SC have invited individuals and businesses throughout the county to support the AMI Kids Beaufort formerly called Beaufort Marine Institute. Teams from all over the county come to compete in the spirit of having fun and raising funds for this terrific cause.

 

Since IGM began maintaining the Brays Island Plantation Golf Course in 2008, our team has been responsible for laying out and preparing the courts for this event. At the conclusion of the club’s Member/Guest, the driving range tee is closed and intensive maintenance practices begin. From a range tee that shows the traffic of a busy golf season to a top quality croquet surface in just two weeks.

 

About AMI Kids

AMI Kids which has "campuses" throughout the country, is the last hope for third strike delinquent boys. AMI saves these kids and makes them productive citizens in today's society. The local chapter has a 78 % success rate, while state and county centers can claim around 15 %. With the decrease in funding over the years, this fundraiser is even more important. In the past 22 years, the money raised has purchased a boat, a van, and an outdoor teaching center, to name just a few items. For more information visit  http://www.amikids.org/.