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Superintendents Recognized Nationally for Environmental Leadership
ary Ingram, certified golf course superintendent (CGCS) at Metropolitan Golf Links, was named the overall winner
of the prestigious 2014 Environmen- tal Leaders in Golf Awards (ELGA), presented jointly by the Golf Course Superintendents As- sociation of America and Golf Digest. Ingram, a 34-
Gary Ingram
year member of GCSAA, trimmed annual water us- age at Metropolitan
by more than 17 million gallons by eliminating 18.5 acres of maintained turf and creating target greens on the practice range in lieu of wall-to-wall turf. He also got high marks for ad- hering to best management practices in the areas of water pollution preven- tion and pest management. Ingram has also cut landfill waste at his Course Co. Inc. facility by 30%. “It’s nice to know that so many
appreciate the work that you do,” said Ingram, a native of Berkeley. “Awards like this help confirm that the golf in- dustry is passionate about doing what is right. We are walking the walk. It’s not only good for business, but it’s about sustainability and the benefits for our community.” Ingram headed a list of four
Northern California superintendents who were recognized at the national and regional levels for a proven com- mitment to environmental steward- ship. Other local winners included Jay Neunsinger formerly of Tilden Park, Dave Davies, CGCS, TPC Stonebrae and Thomas Doyle of Callippe Preserve. Neunsinger, who recently accepted the superintendent position at Boundry Oaks, was named an ELGA chapter winner for public facilities, while Davies and Doyle were named ELGA merit winners for private and public facilities, respectively.
The awards recognize golf course
superintendents and their courses for overall course management excel- lence and best management practices in water conservation, water quality management, energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste manage- ment, wildlife and habitat conserva- tion, communication and outreach and leadership. Neunsinger, who serves as vice
president of the Golf Course Super- intendents Association of Northern California, was awarded for his efforts at the American Golf-managed Tilden Park. A certified Audubon Cooperate Sanctuary, Tilden Park has 54 acres of native landscaping that is home to a variety of wildlife, birds and over 45,000 honeybees. Since
BEST PRACTICES / CURRENT TRENDS Metropolitan Golf Links [PICTURED BELOW]
The course established large no spray zones / fertilizer buffer zones for lakes and waterways. All plant material around these areas are allowed to grow, and are not manicured, to reduce the chance of surface runoff.
Tilden Park Golf Club
A water quality management plan pursues the goal of having zero impact on local watersheds.
TPC Stonebrae
Daily site monitoring and individual sprinkler adjustments allow for proper, efficient nighttime programming and supplemental scheduling of daily hand watering as needed.
Callippe Preserve
The course trucks in reclaimed water from its local reclamation facility. Callippe receives about 1.4 million gallons a month of reclaimed water.
2008, Tilden Park has reduced water usage by 7 million gallons annually, and the facility employs a written IPM plan that minimizes risk to public safety and the environment. “We have a strong group of su-
perintendents in Northern California who are committed to the environ- ment and our local communities,” Neunsinger said. Davies and Doyle are in familiar
territory, both being multiple-time winners of ELGAs, with 2014 mark- ing back-to-back merit wins for Davies in the private category. A certified golf course superin- tendent since 1994, Davies’ envi- ronmental work at TPC Stonebrae is renowned. Recognized as a “Zero Waste Generator,” TPC Stonebrae recycles everything from oil and tires to food waste from the kitchen and clubhouse. Additionally, TPC Stone- brae features 300 acres of naturalized open space that has been developed as a home for wildlife, including deer, native reptiles and wild turkeys. Doyle has served as the superin- tendent at Callippe Preserve since 2011. A certified Audubon Cooperate Sanctuary, Callippe Preserve is owned by the city of Pleasanton. Doyle reduced water use by more than 25% in 2014, and the course currently operates in conjunction with two local environmental agencies that monitor environmental sustainability. Callippe features 176 acres on and around the golf course that have been designated as permanent natural habitat or preserve. For a complete list of the 2014 winners, please visit
gcsaa.org.
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of Northern California is dedicated to serving its members, fostering communication, advancing the profession, improving the environment and enriching the quality of golf. For more information, visit
gcsanc.com or on Twitter @GCSANC. It is an affiliated chapter of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
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