Duff Shaw Classic Set for December 12th

Duff Shaw Classic set for December 12 at North Ranch Country Club.

The Golf Course Superintendents Association of Southern California (GCSASC) will hold its 20th Annual Duff Shaw Classic December 12, 2011at North Ranch Country Club in Thousand Oaks, Calif. Duff Shaw Classic is the fundraiser for the association’s benevolent fund that has raised nearly $900,000 to benefit GCSASC members and fellow industry professionals in times of need.

The Duff Shaw Classic started as a fundraising event to benefit the family of GCSASC member Duff Shaw (Penn State 2-Year Turf Alum, class of 1986) who succumbed to his battle with cancer.  With the support of the GCSASC, his daughter Erin is able to attend Tulane University this year without the burden of tuition.  Sadly, Erin also lost her mother to cancer this past year.

The Duff Shaw Classic has continued to support the GCSASC fundraising efforts for its benevolent fund the past 20 years, supporting its members in times of need. In addition to the golf tournament, which begins at 7:30 a.m., Dec. 12, and the live auction that follows play, the Duff Shaw Classic will also include a 20th anniversary gala/holiday party, Dec. 11 at the Hyatt Westlake Hotel in Thousand Oaks, Calif., beginning at 5:30 p.m.

The goal of this year’s event is to raise $100,000 to reach $1 million in total donations over the 20 years of the benevolent fund.

Sponsorships and other donations are available for the event. Contact the GCSASC at 310-528-0723 or cyndy@cmnsupt.com for more information.

Musser Turf Foundation Launches Website

Original Press Release

The Musser International Turfgrass Foundation has launched a website, www.musserfoundation.org, to make information about the group’s mission and graduate student award program easily available to all interested parties.

Frank Dobie, the general manager/superintendent of The Sharon Golf Club (of Ohio) and president of the Musser Foundation Board, said the site will make it easier for turf doctoral candidates and others in the industry to find out more about the organization and the process of applying for the prestigious Musser Award of Excellence. “We’re pleased that we’re now able to effectively spread the word about the foundation to more potential applicants, supporters and those with an interest in the history of turfgrass research,” said Dobie.

In addition to information on the mission, history and application process, the site also includes a list of previous Award of Excellence recipients dating back to 1989. Many of the past recipients are now leading agronomic researchers and educators at universities and other institutions around North America.

The foundation has also recently created a Facebook page (Musser International Turfgrass Research Foundation) and a Twitter feed (@musserturfgrass) to allow individuals to keep up to date on the group’s activities.
The Musser International Turfgrass Foundation is dedicated to fostering turfgrass management as a learned profession. Named in memory of turfgrass scientist H. Burton Musser, the foundation acknowledges and rewards those individuals who have demonstrated excellence in the doctoral phase of their turfgrass science education and research.