NEWS GIS becomes virtual show Golf Industry Show 2021 moves to virtual format for 2021
Bernhard Company postpone BIGGA delegation
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) has announced that the 2021 Golf Industry Show will transition to a virtual format from the previously planned in-person event in Las Vegas in February.
GCSAA and presenting partners, the Golf Course Builders Association of America (GCBAA) and the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA), will offer a virtual experience that will continue the GIS’s long tradition of connecting attendees, exhibitors and industry experts through a progressive week of unparalleled education opportunities and access to golf facility solutions for golf industry professionals. In addition to the education, trade show and special events, attendees will also have the option to view or review all the content for an extended period after the show concludes.
The theme of the 2021 GIS - “Your space. Your pace. All in one place.” - not only reflects the ability of participants to attend the show from the safety of their homes or offices and consume the content on their own schedules, but also speaks to the convergence of industry experts that will be a part of the high-calibre education lineup.
Why virtual? GCSAA President John R. Fulling Jr., CGCS, explains the decision. “As we monitored the national landscape and sought input from our members and exhibitors, it was clear that a virtual event would offer the safest and best way to provide a quality GIS experience. We are confident our attendees will embrace this interactive, cutting-edge virtual platform. In addition, we believe the virtual event will offer opportunities for those who may have not been able to attend in- person shows due to travel costs or time away from work. It is a unique situation where we have the ability to connect more industry professionals from all corners of the world than ever before.”
The 2021 GIS will be presented on a dynamic virtual platform, which is highly interactive, visually engaging and easy to use. The lineup will include concurrent education sessions, networking, special events and a virtual trade show.
A preview of the virtual platform and more information about the show is available at
https://player.vimeo.com/video/447145809.
Registration for the 2021 Golf Industry Show opened on 13th October.
STRI launch golf survey for R&A Golf Course 2030
STRI Group is delighted to announce the launch of a new golf course industry focused survey to support The R&A Golf Course 2030 (GC2030) industry initiative established in 2018.
STRI was awarded a number of GC2030 projects to help meet the projected challenges that the golf industry will face over the next ten years, including, golf green quality standard, grass selection, aggregate availability, Integrated Turf Management (ITM), and water management.
The new golf industry survey will focus on Integrated Turf Management of Poa/Bent Parkland Greens and the results will allow STRI to review current practices and use of Synthetic Plant Protection Products (SPPP), as well as water management issues such as drought or flooding.
Steve Isaac, Director of sustainability, The R&A, said: “This Golf Course 2030 project is designed to help you and your course overcome the challenges we face in coming years, such as, more frequent flooding and drought events, more disease and pest incidence and the consequences of regulation, particularly with regards to the availability of pesticides.
“Your input, through this brief questionnaire, will be vital if this project is to deliver the support and guidance you need to future-proof the condition and playability of your course.”
Paul Woodham, General manager of agronomy, STRI, said: “This project is well underway and is designed to act as a learning resource and support tool for all in the industry. The questionnaire offers an opportunity to get involved as we build the research information which deals with all aspects of managing
10 PC October/November 2020 parkland greens.”
“There will be continued challenges with further restrictions and limited resources over the next decade. The predicted challenges for the golf industry due to climate change and resource pressures are being realised, and we encourage all applicable courses to offer their support by completing this important R&A Golf Course 2030 survey to help to shape the future of the game.”
STRI will produce an interactive best practice handbook, for the management of Poa/Bent golf greens in a parkland setting based on the survey results and wider research around this subject.
For further details, and to complete the Golf Course 2030 survey, visit
www.strigroup.com or follow the following link:
www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/GC2030.
Seen as one of the best educational opportunities for greenkeepers, Bernhard Company is disappointed to announce that the recruitment for the BIGGA delegation has been postponed.
Following the announcement from BIGGA and GCSAA that BTME and GIS will not be taking place due to the current health concern, it comes as no surprise that they will be unable to go ahead with the BIGGA delegation.
The team at Bernhard is still very keen to promote education and to encourage greenkeepers to think about ways to enhance their careers.
Steven Nixon, Director for Bernhard Company said: “On what will be the 20th anniversary of the delegation, we were really looking forward to celebrating present and past delegates. We are looking at different ways to support BIGGA and its members in these challenging times.”
Stephen Bernhard, Chairman, added: “Keeping safe is more important than ever and, although it is a challenging time, we are determined to carry on working with BIGGA to bring more opportunities to British greenkeepers.”
www.Bernhard.co.uk
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