On April 27th, the International Golf Course Equipment Managers Association (IGCEMA) voted to dissolve and join the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
A good equipment technician is the backbone of any successful golf course maintenance operation. A great tech is something your operation should cherish and do everything humanly possible to retain.
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Nominations for the Edwin budding Award, presented by the International Golf Course Equipment Managers Assoc. (IGCEMA) are open through the end of the month. All nominations can be made here.
The IGCEMA's Edwin Budding Award recognizes those who have made significant contributions to the golf course equipment industry, including those who have excelled in the business, history, design, engineering and maintenance of golf course equipment. The award will recognize those who think outside the box and who have dedicated themselves to improving the industry and their facilities. The Edwin Budding award will be awarded to someone in the industry who meets the criteria as set forth by the Association and the Award Committee.
The Award Committee is made up of industry leaders and a member of the IGCEMA. Once nominations are sent in they will be submitted to the committee for review. We would encourage those who wish to nominate someone for this award to be very detailed in describing why you feel this individual should receive this award and what measurable attributes set this individual apart from their colleagues.
You will receive a confirmation e-mail stating that IGCEMA has received your nomination. The deadline for nominations will be October 31st 2014 and the winner will be presented the award at the Golf Industry Show in San Antonio, Texas. The IGCEMA board and officers would like to thank all of their members around the world for their support and dedication to the industry.
On behalf of the IGCEMA and the Edwin Budding Award sponsor Jacobsen we are pleased to announce Roland McPhearson of Azalea City Golf Course, Mobile AL as the 2014 Edwin Budding Award winner.
Charlotte, N.C. (February 6, 2014) – Jacobsen®, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has acquired the assets of Dixie Chopper®, a Coatesville, Indiana-based manufacturer of zero-turn radius mowers for the commercial and residential markets.