Guided by an industry legend, Pat Jones describes how one word defines the Carolina GCSA conference and show.
What happens when all sectors of the industry clash in Myrtle Beach?One of the busiest days of our annual business.
VereensBooth #201550 For over 50 years, Vereens has helped customers solve agronomic problems by providing quality products and innovative solutions.Vereens manufactures fertilizers and distributes several basic pesticide product lines, and sells several specialty product lines such as Earthworks, AQUA-AID, Custom Agricultural Liquid Fertilizers, Pathway and Turf Screen.Turfline Inc. Booth #2307 With significant technological advancements in machining and materials, coupled with 25 years of improvements, Turfline has the new low maintenance Vibe V.The upgraded rollers feature Teflon-impregnated hard-coated anodized hubs, synthetic oil and Teflon-impregnated bronze bushings, and lube-free front rollers with new sealed stainless steel bearings to save time and money on unnecessary maintenance.Stop by the booth to see how rollers and other products can help make real greens.Triangle Turf & Ornamentals Booth #3215Cardinal Turf & Ornamental is now Triangle Turf & Ornamentals.Stop by the booth and pick up a triangular lawn and trim tote bag for Carolina GCSA conference and show information.You can also punch holes for your 27-hole challenge scorecard and learn about products and advance order programs.STEC EquipmentBooth #2511STEC Equipment offers the highest quality professional equipment from around the world.STEC will be showcasing a variety of specialized turf equipment including the TCT Fairway Trencher, GKB Combinator, Rotadairon Soil Renovator and DT710 Dump Trailer.Stop by the booth and drop your business card into our YETI cooler for a free gift.Standard GolfBooth #815Standard Golf will introduce several new products, including the Hyrbrid ST2000 cup with an aluminum bottom but polymer-wrapped sides for extended life, which can be combined with a plastic tip ferrule for extended cup life.Standard Golf also redesigned its “Force Flex” 180-degree bend yardage/hazard marker.Click here to watch a video of the new product.SPaRKsBooth #1617SPaRKS is a web-based fertilizer and pesticide management system developed and marketed by Sydney Solutions of Farmington Hills, Michigan.SPaRKS is an acronym for Superintendents Planning and Record Keeping System, used by hundreds of golf courses in North America.SPaRKS is comprehensive yet easy to use and cost effective.The annual price of $239 provides access to three simultaneous users, automatic data backup, and access to fertilizer and pesticide applications from any internet-enabled device.Visit the Carolinas GCSA Conference and Show booth to see newly released inventory management features and enter drawings for a free one-year subscription.Soil Tech Corp. Booth #3101Bio-Mega from Soil Tech Corp. provides the next step in the evolution of lawn maintenance bioproducts.Bio-Mega offers golf course managers an economically viable way to reduce fertilizer, fungicide and water requirements, and contains a complete microbial ecosystem designed to rapidly improve the health, vitality of greens and tee boxes and playability.Bio-Mega provides billions of beneficial microorganisms in tank-mix concentrates containing steroid saponins and other plant inducers.Visit the Soil Tech Corp. booth for a 10% show discount and other special offers.SePROBooth #1905 To meet your high standards as a golf course manager, you need the best tools, and you want them at the best possible price.Don’t miss your shot.Stop by booth 1905 and enjoy great rebates through SePRO’s PGR and SePRO Aquatic Solutions’ SePRO Pinnacle programs.Revels Turf & TractorBooth #2809 How can I make a quintuple fairway setup more efficient, especially when trimming fairways and rough?That’s the challenge John Deere faced when building the new 8900A Precision Cut.The 8900A increases productivity and performance with our QA7 26″ and 30″ cutting units.Features include widths from 114 to 130 inches, depending on cutting unit size, for increased productivity in mowing area per hour; small footprint; eight mph mowing speeds; and 26-inch and 30-inch vertical cutters and high-capacity reel motor for scalping during seeding operations.Like John Deere’s other Model A mowers, the 8900A shares a technology control display that lets you set the operator’s mowing, transport and turn speeds.Regal ChemicalBooth #2605Regal Chemical will be pulling out $750 worth of custom fertilizer applications during the 2016 GCSA Conference & Show in Carolina.Enter the Regal booth to win.Purchase Carolina Show specials featuring MUSCLETM or AQUA-AID products and receive an additional chance to win.Rees Jones Inc. Booth #801 Rees Jones, Inc. is known internationally for its custom design and construction supervision services for new courses for private clubs, resorts, real estate communities and public facilities, as well as for refurbishment, restoration and renewal of existing courses for daily use Competitions and major tournaments.His most recent notable renovations, renovations and restoration projects include Carolina Country Club, Ballantyne Country Club, Old Chatham Golf Club, Sea Trail Golf Course (Rhys Jones Course), Briar Creek Golf Club, Baltou Thrower Golf Club (lower and upper courses), Hazeltine National Golf Club, East Lake Golf Club, City Park Golf Course, Jack Clark South Course at Chuck Corica Golf Complex, Echo Lake Country Club, Playa Grande Golf Club and Atlanta Athletic Club (Highlands Course), future master plans are being developed for Middle Peninsula Club, Dunes Golf and Beach Club, Breakers Ocean Course, South Course at BallenIsles Country Club, Old Oaks Country Club, Urbana Country Club and Monster at Monterey Resort Casino golf course.Rapid Cal Rx Booth #3405 Rapid Cal Rx, a line of highly soluble enhanced green grade calcium products manufactured by American Calcium and distributed primarily by Carolina Eastern Outdoors in the Carolinas and Georgia.Rapid Cal Rx recently expanded its distribution to Florida through Select Source.Visit the booth to learn more about gypsum, lime and potash products.PondHawk Booth #817 The PondHawk Solar Pond Aeration System is manufactured in the USA by LINNE Industries.PondHawk is the first fully integrated solar pond aeration system that improves water quality, eliminates algae and restores habitat without the cost of power delivery or electricity.Founded in 2013, the PondHawk system is tending ponds on some of the best golf courses in the United States and South Korea.Stop by the booth to learn what makes PondHawk a simple, reliable and cost-effective solution for pond management.Nu-PipeBooth #2604Nu-Pipe has been and will continue to be at the forefront of stormwater management and maintenance.Whether it’s spin casting, grout grouting, bank stabilization, cipp, damming, dewatering, jacking, or any litany of other services offered, Nu-Pipe’s job is to continue to innovate to produce better results with less money .Visit the booth to register to win a framed photo of Ben Hogan and Arnold Palmer on the second hole of the Masters in 1966.mesur.io Booth 1417 mesur.io combines smart sensor technology and state-of-the-art analytics to transform the golf and turf management market.Using real-time subsurface measurements with advanced analytics and relevant external data, mesur.io enables operators to accurately seed, fertilize, and water.With mesur.io.McGill Premium Compost Booth #1016, golf course health, improved playing conditions, water savings and labor productivity are all instantly available in Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland.McGill Premium Compost helps build healthy soils by reintroducing valuable soil microbes into the soil, resulting in healthy greens and more economically sustainable golf courses.Visit the booth to win a 40 cubic yard truck load of McGill Sports Turf Premium Compost (materials only, some restrictions may apply).McCord Golf Service & Safety Booth #514 Safety training doesn’t have to be expensive or difficult.McCord Golf Services and Safety offers a series of online safety training videos developed specifically for golf course maintenance personnel.These videos are affordable, effective and very easy to use.The annual subscription costs just $300 per golf course and provides unlimited access to all videos in English and Spanish.Register at the booth and receive a new calendar that includes a guide to the 48 weekly Toolbox talks.LSSA Inc. Booth #417LSSA Inc. is a supplier of professional apparel and accessories (embroidery and/or printing) to the golf/golf course maintenance industry.Links BridgesBooth #502Links Bridges supplies bridges designed specifically for golf courses.The bridge spans up to 50 feet and is made of 100% fiberglass.Bridges won’t rot, rust or deteriorate, can last over 50 years, and they’re delivered in one piece for immediate installation and use.Natural-looking models have wood and stone finishes that are indistinguishable from “real” bridges, benign materials meaning no toxins or undesirable elements ooze out.Many features and designs meet the needs of specific courses.KellyScapes Booth #107 Located in Charleston, South Carolina, the KellyScapes area took root in Georgia as a “green ink” in the 1990s and has grown to provide Carolina clients with landscape design, horticultural consulting, product resources, stewardship plans and Plant Health Program and the State of Georgia.In addition to high-end residential properties and commercial developments, KellyScapes has worked extensively with numerous golf facilities and championships.Designer and consultant Sean Kelly has written for the Georgia Green Industry Association, the Georgia Association of Golf Course Managers, and the Carolina Golf Course Managers Association.He has also been a guest host or expert on several episodes of HGTV’s beautification show.
JRM, Inc. Booth #1004JRM specializes in the highest quality lawn care products in the industry.Located just outside Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the company has a reputation for making some of the best greens mowers, fairways and high-cut bedknives on the market.JRM also manufactures a full line of Premium and DILLENNIUM solids and coring gasification teeth.Additionally, JRM has a full range of regional products including EnP, Select Source, Oregon and more.Humate International Booth #2801 University tests show that using organics instead of fungicides can suppress disease.Stop by the booth for Brian Galbraith.He will show you the results and explain how the procedures using his HUMATE and BIOSYST organic products can eliminate or control disease stress without the use of any biocides.Freylit USABooth #714Freylit designs and manufactures environmental systems and solutions for the treatment and control of contaminated water.Lawn equipment cleaning presents a daunting challenge, and Freylit uses a proven and innovative combination of equipment that filters and sterilizes and reuses the same water over and over.ESD Waste2Water booth #3515ESD Waste2Water introduces the next generation of closed loop recycling systems.ESD leads the industry with our biological treatment systems, and the company is introducing the GMS series to improve the wash water experience.The GMS series is designed to improve solids management with inclined plate clarifiers while reducing maintenance.Not only does it improve solids handling; it provides low turbidity water (clear).By improving oxygen delivery in biological systems and industrial transfer pumps, the GSMS series is able to handle heavier workloads.Ecologel SolutionsBooth #2803Ecologel’s mission is to provide the industry with innovative technologies to help maintain superior quality while promoting responsible natural resource management.Product lines include eco-friendly coatings for water management (Hydretain), plant nutrition (BioPro), biostimulants (CytoGro), pond and lake management (Aqua-T), dust control (Geltrak) and antifungal coatings for building materials (Fungishield). solution).These products save water, feed plants safely, build healthy soil systems, increase root quality, naturally purify lakes and ponds, reduce road dust emissions, and protect surfaces from unsightly mold and algae growth.Dow AgroSciencesBooth #515 Stop by the booth to learn about the latest innovations in the control of annual bluegrass weevil larvae.With the power of spinosyn and new lignin technology, MatchPoint provides golf course managers and sports turf managers with powerful ABW control and convenient application flexibility.This advanced formulation enhances photostability and provides more consistent control.MatchPoint controls the first and second age of plants, making it ideal for first application in any crop rotation program.When applied according to label instructions, the MatchPoint will control to age five and will immediately stop ABW feeding.Crumpler Plastic PipeBooth #3706 Many people unfamiliar with the need for drains ask: what is it for?The answer is: it is used for many different needs.It is used in stormwater runoff culverts, golf course drains, farmland and domestic septic tank piping.There are multiple applications, but Crumpler plastic tubing helps show you where your needs matter.The Crosshairs GolfBooth #2905GreenStik tool is designed to repair, inflate and trim golf course markings on golf greens damaged by a golf ball hitting the turf. The tool consists of a spring-loaded plastic tubular body that is When engaging the tool, allow the steel prongs to be exposed.Another unique feature of the GreenStik tool is its sand delivery mechanism.After removing the top cap, place the sand on top of the plastic tube.Seeds can also be mixed with sand.When the tool engages, the sand and seed mixture is released by pushing down on the tool and exposing the steel prongs into the turf.CMF GlobalBooth #3717CMF Global is a privately held US-based company with a team of experts with over 100 years of combined experience in golf course irrigation.CMF Global provides AquaFuse HDPE systems with a 25-year defect warranty, product liability insurance policy to protect our customers from damage caused by defective products up to $1 million per incident, on-site AquaFUSION HDPE training and a 24-hour technical hotline.AquaFuse Systems Includes unique proprietary products for golf applications.CMF Global will be showcasing its ControlFlo gate valve, ControlFlo 360 ball valve and our AquaFuse fusible service saddles and other components of our AquaFuse HDPE system at this year’s show.Capillary ConcreteBooth #2917 Visit booth #2917 to learn why Capillary Concrete is the toughest and strongest and easiest to install shelter liner.Capillary concrete offers a real guarantee for product, sand and labor.BRANDT Booth #2507 Winter can be a critical time to protect greens and t-shirts.The combination of nutrients in the BRANDT Winter Success Program can help your turf build stronger root systems, stronger shoots and an overall healthier turf.Visit the booth to learn about BRANDT’s products and stand a chance to win great prizes, including autographed NASCAR memorabilia and tickets to the 2017 NASCAR Xfinity Series.Blue Planet Environmental Booth #517BioBoost significantly increases the efficiency and effectiveness of conventional aeration over decades.By breaking up and separating air bubbles, BioBoost not only keeps the air bubbles suspended in the water longer, delivering more oxygen, but also significantly increases the rising water column.This brings more water to the surface for oxidation while damaging the pond.Birchmeier/ITB Co. Booth #3201 Stop by the booth for specialty turf products like the Plus X award-winning Granomax 5, RPD 15 knapsack sprayer for larger jobs and the Super Star 1.25 360° hand sprayer for smaller jobs.Better Billy BunkerBooth #2013 How was 2016.From hurricanes and record rainfall to the Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club, clients have realized the benefits of the Better Billy Bunker approach.Dozens of facilities across the Carolinas have been converted to BBB, and the consensus is…it works.The BBB looks forward to supporting the friends of the Carolina GCSA again at the annual meeting and show in Myrtle Beach.Stop by the booth to chat about cover, or just say hi.Five of our licensed installers will also be exhibiting: Golf Course Services, Landscape Unlimited, Southeast Golf, TDI/XGD and Total Turf Golf Services.Aspen CorporationBooth #2816Aspen is an industry leading golf course construction, renovation and irrigation company with offices in Daniels, WV, Charlotte, N.C. and Dallas, actively seeking entry-level and experienced golf course management to join its growing team.2016 was a record year for Aspen, and 2017 is set to be another busy year for the renovation market.Golf course refurbishment experience is a plus, but not required.Travel is required and competitive compensation commensurate with experience will be offered.Aspen’s portfolio of projects includes venues for golf majors and the Golden Age Classic.Arborguard Tree Specialists Booth #2603Arborguard focuses on critically located trees close to tees, fairways and greens to improve sun and air infiltration in turf areas, or to protect through procedures such as soil treatment, pest management and others that affect golf course character and playability Trees, pruning, wiring, bracing, lightning protection and removal as necessary.The Charlotte office covers North Carolina and South Carolina, and the Atlanta office covers Georgia.Barry Gemberling, ISA Certified Arborist, ASCA Consulting Arborist, Senior Corporate Arborist – Carolinas Vice President and Branch Manager, has been a member of the Carolinas GCSA, supporting the annual Conference and Show with a booth for over 20 years.AQUA-AIDBooth #50430 For over 30 years, AQUA-AID has provided common-sense solutions, helping turf managers solve agronomic problems by providing quality products and innovative solutions.AQUA-AID produces soil surfactants and wetting agents that enable turf managers to incorporate desired water management plans into their agronomic plans.AC Schultes of Carolina Booth #403A.C.Schultes of Carolina is a licensed, insured and bonded general contractor in North Carolina and South Carolina.ACSC provides a full range of water and wastewater construction services to government utilities, private utilities, engineering firms, industrial facilities, commercial farms, golf courses, and more.AC Schultes is a recognized leader in helping environmental clients address complex water and wastewater needs, providing turnkey water and wastewater construction and emergency services for pumping stations and golf course groundwater systems.