Superintendents, EMs selected for 2021 Melrose programs February 9, 2021 The 2021 classes of the Melrose Leadership Academy and Melrose Equipment Management Experience will attend the 2022 Golf Industry Show.
Eric Dickerson wins 2020 Most Valuable Technician Award July 21, 2020 The Georgia equipment manager’s knowledge and dedication have elevated his home facility and the broader community of golf course maintenance professionals.
Melrose programs send superintendents, equipment managers to GIS December 10, 2019 The Melrose Leadership Academy and the Melrose Equipment Management Experience have named their 2020 classes.
Jim Nedin wins 2019 Edwin Budding Award November 19, 2019 In addition to his work with equipment distributors, Nedin has spent his career passing along his technical know-how to others in the turf industry.
Greg Neill wins 2019 Most Valuable Technician Award September 3, 2019 The Texas equipment manager is safety-focused, environmentally minded and passionate about his work.
Apply now: GCSAA’s Melrose Equipment Management Experience August 6, 2019 Funded by a $1 million gift from the Kendrick B. Melrose Family Foundation, the program will send its first class to the 2020 Golf Industry Show in Orlando.
GCSAA survey shows rise in golf course superintendent salaries May 7, 2019 The nationwide snapshot of compensation also reports income increases for assistant superintendents and equipment managers.
Kendrick B. Melrose Family Foundation donates $1 million to EIFG February 6, 2019 The gift is the second such contribution from the Melrose Foundation and will support professional development for golf course equipment managers.
Hector Velazquez wins Edwin Budding Award January 29, 2019 Through his series of educational videos and other projects, the technician offers in-the-shop how-to for peers as well as superintendents tasked with technician duties.
An accidental career as a golf course equipment manager January 2019 Through the support of industry colleagues and specialized education from GCSAA, a Maryland equipment manager has grown and thrived in the profession.
Two standout equipment managers round out MVT finalists September 7, 2018 Patrick Drinkard and Hector Velazquez join Trent Manning in the top three of the 2018 awards competition.
A curious mind: Trent Manning named 2018 Most Valuable Technician September 2018 Fueled by a natural inquisitiveness, 2018 Most Valuable Technician Award winner Trent Manning has established a reputation as one of golf’s most respected equipment managers.
Shop talk: Managing equipment at Bellerive Country Club August 8, 2018 Equipment manager Chris Rapp has had ample help handling shop operations at the 2018 PGA Championship.
Equipped for success at the U.S. Open June 13, 2018 Shinnecock Hills Golf Club equipment manager Kevin Stoeckert has plenty of hands on deck for this major moment.
Equipment managers talk shop at #GIS18 February 5, 2018 Technicians took their turn in the spotlight on Monday’s day-long learning tour.