Road trip visits are a new part of my weekly routine. When I'm on the road I try to stop and see the local superintendents to say hello and introduce myself to members in the area. These visits have been a very enlightening part of my work since it gives me a chance to see what the industry looks like in different areas of the Southeast. It has also shown me the diversity of positions now available in the industry. Many of the members that I meet are working in different ways than they were just a few years ago. Some have taken on GM roles and facility manager roles, and one has even started his own management company in order to stay at his facility. I'm sure that the majority of superintendents out there work in the traditional role but more and more I'm seeing members adapting to the changing world of golf. I would be interested to hear from members out there who have evolved into a role other than agronomy at their facility and how they feel about these changes.
On a side note please don't forget to support the EIFG! The world of advocacy and public perception is a difficult place to operate, but I'm happy to say our efforts can make a difference. I'm looking for facilities in the Southeast who would be willing to house colonies of bees, and work with local bee keepers in an attempt to try to shed some light on the neonicotenoid hysteria that's out there right now. I believe that bees and golf can share the same property. What do you think?
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