Another Booming Year

Ijust wanted to start out by introducing myself as the newly elected President of the East Tennessee Golf Course Superintendents Association. My name is Travis Hopkins and I have been the Golf Course Superintendent at Dead Horse Lake Golf Course in Knoxville for the last six years. I am excited for this opportunity serve our East Tennessee area and collaborate with other golf course professionals.

As we begin the spring season, it is looking to be a promising and busy year in the golf course industry. After a year of isolation, people are ready to get out and about. I have a feeling that it will be another booming year for the golf course industry. One of the challenges that comes along with everyone ready to get out is being able to accommodate the amount of play and being able to maintain the golf course properly. I am very thankful for our thriving business and hope it continues to hand us these challenges, which are reassuring in today’s economy.

I am looking forward to the speakers that we have lined up for our upcoming meetings this year. I also encourage everyone to come and bring any crew members to be a part of these learning opportunities. Hope everyone has a great year!

Travis Hopkins

Golf Course Superintendent

Dead Horse Lake Golf Course