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Election of Officers
President Iain Power. Whangarei Golf Club
Vice President Beven Houghton Kerikeri Golf Club
Secretary/Treasurer Tony Mulqueen Mangawhai Golf Club
Regional Delegate Sinclair Hogan Carrington Golf Resort
Committee
Beven Houghton Kerikeri Golf Club
Tony Mayo Waipu Golf Club
Sinclair Hogan Carrington Golf Resort
Toby Hoey The Pines Golf Club
Three Life Memberships have been given out in the last two years. They have been given to long-standing members of the NGCSA and have all had roles within the management of this association. It is also with regret that these members have left the turf industry.
Kevin Sharrock 2006
Paul Stanaway 2006
Wayne Brown 2007
Every year the NGCSA selects a trainee of the year. The recipient of this award receives a trip to the National Turf Conference. Selection for Trainee of the Year was based on performance at work and academic records.
NGCSA Trainee of the year 2005 – 2006
Daniel Quelch Whangarei Golf Club
NGCSA Trainee of the year 2006 - 2007
Aaron VanHaaften Mangawhai Golf Club (previously Northland Golf Club)
The NGCSA has had two field days this year hosted Sherwood Park Golf Club and Carrington Golf Resort.
In June we had our AGM/Field day at Sherwood. It was hoped to receive an update from Superintendent Kelly McConnell on his management, benefits and problems with their fairway watering system after several summers’ usage. Unfortunately, Kelly was ill on the day but following the AGM we took a course walk with Alex Glasgow NZSTI and had discussions on fairway grass selections best suited for individual budgets and sites. A good day was had followed by dinner that night.
In September we visited Carrington hosted by Superintendent Sinclair Hogan. Rob Green from Chemplas explained interpretation of water test results and Kevin Adams reminded us on the importance of machinery maintenance. Sinclair also showed us the changes he is undertaking on the course.
For Northland standards we had an impressive turn out. It was commented on by many that it was the first time for quite awhile there where more greenkeepers than trade. Thanks to everyone for making the effort.
NGCSA Open Christmas Golf Tournament
Kerikeri Golf Club Thursday 29th November |
