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