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Hampton Cove
Sunday, 07 December 2008 - Administrator

At the northern terminus of the Trail in Huntsville is Hampton Cove, a 54-hole facility with terrain that drastically changes from one side of the property to the other. The Highlands Course was recently renovated to convert it back to its original design...Read more...

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Grand National
Sunday, 07 December 2008 - Administrator

Grand National, by all reports, was the single greatest site for a golf complex Robert Trent Jones, Sr. had ever seen. Built on 600-acre Lake Saugahatchee, 32 of the 54 holes drape along its filigreed shores. Grand National was ranked as the top publi...Read more...

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Limestone Springs
Sunday, 07 December 2008 - Administrator

Limestone Springs Golf Club is one of Alabama’s best kept secrets. Located 25 minutes north of Birmingham, Alabama, this public access golf club is nestled throughout 225 acres of the Appalachian Mountains. It offers some of the most dramatic elevati...Read more...

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FarmLinks Golf Club
Monday, 08 December 2008 - Administrator

Opened for play in June 2003, FarmLinks Golf Club, designed by Hurdzan-Fry, is unlike any golf course in the world. Carved out of a diverse landscape on a 3,500-acre parcel of land owned by the Pursell family, the course is a mix of dramatic elevation c...Read more...

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Shoal Creek
Sunday, 07 December 2008 - Administrator

Shoal Creek's clubhouse and various out-structures are fashioned in the timeless Williamsburg style, detailed down to the authentic Flemish Bond brickwork. The clubhouse, pro shop, town meeting hall, and guest cottages, are arranged around a common green...Read more...

The Regions Tradition, the second major championship of the 2012 Champions Tour season, will be contested June 5-10, 2012 at Shoal Creek Golf Club. Shoal Creek superintendent Jim Simmons, CGCS will have the course in awesome shape for the tournament. For more details about the charity tournament go to http://www.regionstradition.com/index.php.

Dr. Mike Goatley will speak at our May 22nd meeting at Ol' Colony. Dr. Goatley, formerly on the faculty for Plant and Soil Sciences at Mississippi State and currently Turfgrass Extension Specialist/Professor in the Department of Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences at Virginia Tech will present a program titled "News You Can Use From the North" and focuses on research findings from the turfgrass team at Virginia Tech that apply to golf turf management in the south. Make plans today to attend this event!

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Chad Robinson appointed to fill vacancy on Alabama Chapter board

The Alabama Chapter welcomes Chad Robinson, Cider Ridge Golf Course to the Board. Chad was appointed to fill the vacancy left by Casey Rowell. We look forward to working with Chad and appreciate his willingness to serve!

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Matt Devine, Assistant at Shoal Creek Matt Devine has been hired for the vacant superintendent's position at Limestone Springs Golf Club. Matt will replace Casey Rowell who is leaving to take a position with Harrell's in his home state of Georgia. We will miss Casey, but wish Matt the best in his new job!

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Congratulations to the winners of the Poa Annua Classic at FarmLinks

Fifty six players teamed up on April 9th for Research on a gorgeous spring day. Chris Hartwiger gave an educational presentation in the morning. Click Here for photo gallery.

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Lee Bailey Appointed to Golf Course Superintendents Association Committee

Congratulations to Alabama Chapter Board Member, Lee Bailey, who has been appointed to serve on National's Assistant's Committee. Lee is at left, pictured above with William Dunnivant from Regal at the Poa Annua

Calendar 2012

April 9, - Poa Annua (with ATA) at Farm Links

May 22, - Ol' Colony, Education (Dr. Mike Goatley) and Golf (Please note date has changed!)

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October 29, - Donnie Arthur at Montgomery Country Club

November 13, - Annual Meeting at Hampton Cove

Stay tuned for more details!

On Line Advertising Available

The Alabama Chapter is pleased to announce on-line advertising for our web site. This site experiences over 1,700 per month with over 54% of the hits from new visitors. To learn more about the program please click here for rates and specifications.

Sponsorship and Advertising Renewals

Our chapter is in the process of renewing our sponsorship and advertising contracts for 2012. We are very grateful for the support of our sponsors that enables the Alabama GCSA to provide services to our membership as well as fund worthwhile education and research. Please take time to return your forms soon if you haven't already done so. Also we ask our membership to please express their appreciation to our sponsors and advertisers who make our programs possible. For a listing of 2011 sponsors click here.

Golf's Economic Impact in our State

Alabama’s 252 golf facilities, including the 11 sites that comprise the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, contribute $437.5 million annually to the state’s tourism and hospitality industry, according to an economic report commissioned by GOLF 20/20 for the Alabama Alliance for Golf, and prepared by SRI International.When tournaments, real estate and course operations are added, the sport’s impact on the state approached $1.5 billion in 2010. More than 21,000 direct and indirect jobs with $458.8 million in wages were generated by the industry. To see the full report click here .

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ACTION ALERT

Below is a link concerning very important legislation for golf courses affected by the tornadoes. If the disaster relief passes in it's current form which is basically a copy of the Bill passed after Katrina, golf course will be excluded from tax relief. The Alabama Senator's are sponsoring the bill so having input from our Association members will be especially influential.

Click on this URL to take action now
http://capwiz.com/gcsaa/issues/alert/?alertid=52680501