Acknowledgements
The development of the Best Management Practices for New York State Golf Courses was made
possible by golf course superintendents in the state of New York and scientists at Cornell
University. Representatives from each provided their time and expertise to develop and review
drafts of best management practices specifically for New York State designed to protect the
state’s natural resources.
New York Golf Course Foundation (NYGCF) board members leading this effort include the
following:
Executive Board of Directors
- Ken Benoit, CGCS, President
- Blake Halderman, CGCS, Vice President
- Bob Nielsen, CGCS, Treasurer
- Steve Whipple, Secretary
Board of Directors
- Andrew Eick
- Joe Gardiner
- Ash Gough
- Bob Kelly
- Chris Strehl
Special Director
- Frank Rossi, PhD
These representatives provided their time and expertise to develop best management practices specifically for New York to protect the state’s natural resources. The New York Department of Environmental Conservation reviewed the draft final version of this document and contributed time and expertise to provide comments to the steering committee. The final result is realistic and implementable guidance for the state’s golf turf industry.
Funding and support for this project provided by the following golf course superintendents associations:
- Metropolitan Golf Course Superintendnets Association
- Long Island Golf Course Superintendent Association
- Hudson Valley Golf Course Superintendent Association
- Eastern New York Golf Course Superintendent Association
- New York Golf Course Superintendents Association
Additional funding provided by:
- Golf Course Superintendent Association of America
- New York State Turfgrass Association