ASGCA Releases 2005/2006 Remodeling University Schedule

The American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) has released the 2005/2006 schedule of its highly-acclaimed Remodeling University seminar series. The one-day symposium, created to educate golf course decision-makers about the basics of golf course remodeling, provides information on the entire remodeling process—from planning through grow-in—and addresses budgeting, scheduling and other important issues.

According to ASGCA President Tom Marzolf, Remodeling University is a must for anyone seeking to understand the basics of the remodeling process. “Whether it’s keeping up with technology, routine maintenance or the competition, most courses will consider a remodeling project at some point. And Remodeling University is an excellent introduction to the issues these courses can expect to encounter,” he explains, adding that the seminars are open to decision-makers from all types of courses—private, daily fee, municipal and resort.

Each “Short Course to a Better Course” will be hosted by an experienced panel of ASGCA architects. The dates and speakers include:

September 12, 2005

Florida Turfgrass Association Annual Conference and Show, Hyatt Coconut Point, Bonita Springs, Fla. Presented by Jan Beljan, ASGCA; John Sanford, ASGCA; and Chip Powell, ASGCA. Visit www.ftga.org to register.

October 4, 2005

Westmoor Country Club, Brookfield, Wis. Co-sponsored by the Wisconsin State Golf Association and ASGCA. Presented by Bruce Charlton, ASGCA; Rick Jacobson, ASGCA; and Garrett Gill, ASGCA.

October 26, 2005

Mesa Verde Country Club, Costa Mesa, Calif. Co-sponsored by the Southern California Golf Association and ASGCA. Presented by Forrest Richardson, ASGCA; Damian Pascuzzo, ASGCA; and John Harbottle III, ASGCA.

November 2, 2005

Country Club of North Carolina, Pinehurst N.C. Co-sponsored by the Carolinas Golf Association and ASGCA. Presented by Dr. Leon Lucas, CGA agronomist; Robert Moore Jr., ASGCA; Steve Forrest, ASGCA; Bobby Weed, ASGCA; and Drew Rogers, ASGCA.

January 17, 2006

Forest Lake Country Club, Columbia, S.C. Co-sponsored by the Carolinas Golf Association and ASGCA. Presented by Dr. Leon Lucas, CGA agronomist; Rick Robbins, ASGCA; Tom Marzolf, ASGCA; and Jeff Brauer, ASGCA.Members of the PGA of America, CMAA and GCSAA are eligible to receive continuing education credits. To register, contact the American Society of Golf Course Architects, 125 N. Executive Drive, Suite 106, Brookfield, WI 53005. For additional information about the program, visit www.remodelinguniversity.org, or call ASGCA at 262-786-5960.

Also scheduled are three Remodeling University sessions to be presented at the 2006 Golf Industry Show, February 8 – 11, 2006, in New Orleans, La. These sessions will be customized for specific audiences: one for superintendents and other decision-makers as an introduction, one for superintendents who have some remodeling experience or exposure, and a third for golf course owners and managers. For more information, visit the Golf Industry Show web site.

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