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By Jay Hobgood, Ph.D., Ohio State

The average temperature for July will be above normal.  Precipitation will be near normal for the month. 

The weather pattern in July will feature the typical hot humid weather associated with the middle of summer.  A large high pressure system centered over the Atlantic Ocean will circulate warm humid air over Ohio during much of the month.  Cold fronts will move south from Canada occasionally and they will provide brief breaks from the heat and humidity.  Since the wind will blow predominantly from the south, the average temperature will end up being above average for July.  Summertime thunderstorms and the occasional cold fronts will combine to produce near average rainfall in many parts of the state.

Special thanks to our hosts, Mike Gafkjen, Zach Wike and the entire staff of Beavercreek Golf Club. Also, thank you to Representative Rick Perales for saying a few words regarding the importance of developing relationships with your elected officials.

From left to right, the winning team of Mike Mikulin, Ken Hutto and Aaron Lawson.

From left to right, the second place team of Mike Salsbury, Curt Geron, Keith Kresina and Dean Massmann.

1st Place - 60
Ken Hutto
Aaron Lawson
Mike Mikulin

2nd Place - 61

Mike Salsbury

Keith Kresina
Dean Massmann
Curt Geron

Longest Drive #2
Adam Vieira

Longest Drive #15
Joe Pastor

Closest to the Pin #6
Ken Renner

Closest to the Pin #13
Mike Salsbury

Team Photo Gallery & Results

This year's Annual Meeting and Education Event was well attended with 63 registrants and 6 presenters.  A big thank you to Syngenta for sponsoring the educational portion of the day as well as Beavercreek Golf Course for hosting the event.  

One of the morning presenters, Dr. Sarah Hippensteel Hall from Miami Conservancy District, discussed how to become a groundwater guardian green site.  Click here  to access the application.  

Want to see all the fun you missed?  Check out photos from the day.  

Two new open positions were just posted to the MVGCSA webpage.  Click here to view the positions.  

An open Superintendent position at Wildwood Golf Club (Middletown) was just posted!  Click here to view the job posting

Two job openings were just posted to MVGCSA website.  To view the positions, please click here.  

Piqua Country Club

9812 N Country Club Rd.

Piqua, OH, 45356

Recently acquired by Troon Golf Management, Piqua Country Club is a traditional Donald Ross designed course located in the northern Miami Valley of the Dayton Ohio region.

The Assistant Superintendent will work closely with the Superintendent in establishing daily work schedules, pesticide and fertility applications, irrigation/pump house repair and maintenance, budgeting, planning long term goals and ensuring the safety and overall upkeep of the equipment and maintenance facility.

Educational Requirements:

2-4 year degree in related field or certificate from an accredited program

Experience Requirements:

2-3 years golf course maintenance experience

Special Requirements:

-attention to detail

-problem solving skills

-positive attitude

-team player/ability to lead a group of seasonal employees

Salary Range:

28-32K annually DOE

Benefits:

Health, Dental insurance, paid annual vacation, 401K, paid expenses involved in attending regional educational seminars, golf

Please send resume and cover letter to:

Piqua Country Club 

Attn: Golf Course Maintenance

9812 N Country Club Rd. 

Piqua Ohio 45356

Shawn.Martin@honoursgolf.com

 

Hyperion Field Club is a private, 18 hole Country Club located in a suburb of Des Moines, IA with approximately 500 members. The golf course was designed by Tom Bendelow and opened for play in 1910. It features Penncross bent grass tees, Penneagle bent grass fairways and the greens were re-grassed to T-1 bent grass in 2015. In 2000, a new pump house and Rainbird Nimbus II irrigation system was installed with coverage extending to 85% of the golf course. Annual budget of approximately $600K.

Job Description
• Responsible for maintaining the golf course in proper playing conditions.
• Responsible for the Golf Course Maintenance Department, Clubhouse Grounds and Practice Facility.
• Responsible for hiring, training and developing all staff so as to provide a safe, efficient working environment.
• Prepare annual operating budget and proposed capital expenditures.
• Responsible for repair and maintenance of golf car fleet.
• Must have or be able to obtain an Iowa Pesticide Applicator Certificate.

Experience: 

Minimum 5 years’ experience as Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent.

Education:

4 year Turf Management degree (preferred). 2 year Turf Management degree or related field (required).

Starting Salary:

$65,000 to $80,000
Full benefits package plus dues and conference expenses paid to GCSAA and Iowa GCSA

Submit Resume to:

Lt. Gen. Ron Dardis, General Manager

Hyperion Field Club

7390 NW Beaver Drive

Johnston, IA 50131

mmartens@hyperionfc.com

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