Ending Strong

MAGCSA was able to have our scholarship and research tournament with a good turnout. We had great weather and played possibly the best course in Memphis, Windyke Country Club. Because of Covid, it was a little different set up. We had predetermined tee times on 12-minute spacing and also had a grab and go lunch. The final prizes: First, Second, Third, Closest to the pin on multiple holes, and Longest Drive, were mailed to the winners. Not the traditional tournament, but you have to make changes to make things happen. I want to thank everyone that helped and made the tournament a success. I really appreciate all the vendors that stepped up and contributed to the tournament. I know this would have been an easy year to back out of sponsoring the tournament, but the support was outstanding.

We also had our annual skeet shoot at Bubba Jones’s farm with good attendance as well. The skeet shoot stayed the same as it is easy to social distance outside, especially holding a shotgun. The shrimp was good as always, and a big thank you to Bubba and his hospitality. Going into 2021 we are looking for new ways to keep social distancing and still have our meetings with good attendance. Jason Bradley of Memphis Country Club had a great idea of a site visit to his course. We will collect questions from other superintendents, equipment managers and assistant superintendents. These questions will be answered during the walkthrough of the maintenance facility and course. If a success I know other superintendents that would have us as well. We will have it at the beginning of the year while things are still slow. We will try and have our normal meetings in the summer but only time will tell if it will be in person or not.

Andrew Foster

MAGCSA President