Get ready for GIS 2011

It’s been quite a year since the 2010 Golf Industry Show in San Diego.
Crazy, unpredictable weather, a struggling economy, stagnant rounds, uncertain futures – it can make even the most optimistic turf pro scratch his head and update his resume.
Luckily, the annual Golf Industry Show is a great way to not only reconnect with your colleagues, but also to get a sense of the hot-button issues turf professionals like yourself  will be facing in the coming year and the direction the industry is going, both in the near- and long-term.
On the next few pages GCI provides you a sneak peek of some of the new products the industry’s leading manufacturers and suppliers will be debuting and featuring this year in Orlando. Make sure you stop by their booths and let them know you saw their products first in this issue of Golf Course Industry.
And back by popular demand, GCI’s crew of columnists and personalities will be holding office hours during the show. So stop by Booth #901 and say hello. And make sure you check your email during the show for GCI’s latest dispatches and videos from the show floor.
So lace up a comfortable pair of shoes and pack your mouse ears. We’ll see you in Orlando. – The Editors

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BOOTH PREVIEWS:

HUSTLER 1500 RIDING GREENS MOWER
Booth #2618
• Easy to maintain and operate
• Reliable Briggs & Stratton Vanguard engine
• Easy to adjust cutting units
• Lightweight and versatile all in one package
• Superior cut quality every time
www.hustlerturf.com

SANDMAT SM350 ULTIMATE
Booth #1260
• The ultimate in sand stabilization and contamination prevention
• Keeps out rocks and fines to protect and preserve bunker sand
• Industry exclusive dual density architecture
• Widest rolls in the industry means less seams, less staples, faster installation and less waste
• 10 year warranty
www.SandMat.com

WIEDENMANN NORTH AMERICA TERRA GROOM
Booth #2023
• Groomer/drag brush suitable for brushing in sand and other top dressing materials on golf course greens and fairways
• Design and placement of the brushes allow for consistent distribution of sand and other top dressing materials
• Combination of zigzag brushes with a straight row of brushes in the front and rear of the brush prevents streaks (lines) of sand left by most brushes when turning
• Leaves a clean surface with just one pass. 
• Less expensive and about 25 percent lighter than Wiedenmann’s heavier Terra Brush; however, the R&D results have been similar
www.terraspikeusa.com

PENN STATE WORLD CAMPUS MASTERS OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES IN TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT
Booth #679
• Complete course online
• Sharpen your communication and financial management skills
• Learn to plan and implement projects and direct personnel
• Prepare yourself for the challenges of managing a multidimensional turfgrass
facility
www.worldcampus.psu.edu/mps

QUALI-PRO ISOXABEN 75 WG
Booth 1931
• Up to 8 months of selective pre-emergent control of broadleaf weeds with a single application.
• Performance proven on both cool and warm season turfgrass and in the ornamental, landscape and nursery markets.
• Proven pre-emergent control of 95 broadleaf weeds
• Stops weeds at germination — before they grow
• Excellent tank mix partner with labeled fungicides, herbicides and insecticides
• Labeled for use on turf and hundreds of ornamentals
www.quali-pro.com

500,000 GALLON BIODEGRADABLE AQUASPHERE PRO
Booth #2636
•    Easy to use
•    Great for irrigation ponds
•    Reduces sludge
•    Eliminates odors
•    Greatly improves clarity
•    Safe for people, pets and fish
www.bioverse.com

AQUATROLS REVOLUTION
Booth #653
• Balances moisture in the rootzone under wet or dry conditions
• Produces drier, firmer putting surfaces
• Allows deep and infrequent irrigation without sacrificing playability
• Dramatically reduces the need to hand water
• Strengthens plant’s natural ability to withstand stress and disease pressure
www.aquatrols.com

DURATION CR MICRO- AND
MINI-SIZED FERTILIZERS
Booth #1419
• New DURATION CR Micro- and Mini-Sized Controlled-Release Fertilizers give you more flexibility and options for your nutrient programs
• Micro- and mini-sizes help deliver more cost-effective potash from tee to green
• Advanced generation polymer-coating technology provides steady, long-lasting potassium, which promotes increased plant health, so turf stays in top condition
• Enhanced efficiency allows you to reduce applications and total nutrient applied per year, which is good for the environment and your annual fertilizer budget
• Smaller granular sizes penetrate the tightest turf canopies to prevent mower pickup
www.agriumat.com/us/duration

FIRST PRODUCTS VC-60
VERTI-CUTTER
Booth #1110
•    Carbide tip blades
•    Patented swing hitch
•    Up to 1 1/2 inches deep
•    Easy height adjustment
•    Belt-driven
•    2-inch spacing
www.1stproducts.com

RAIN BIRD 751 ROTORS
Booth #1400
• Rapid-Adjust Technology featuring MemoryArc  makes it possible for superintendents to easily and quickly adjust watering on greens, fairways or roughs as needed
• Simple, top-adjustable rotation settings retain the memory of their part-circle arc setting when shifting between full- and part-circle operations for quick, dry arc adjustments for the life of the rotor
• Backward-compatibility with every EAGLE Rotor manufactured since 1992 means that many superintendents can simply drop the new 751 Rotors into their existing rotor cases, saving both time and money
• Field and laboratory tests have found 751 Rotors to be up to 23 percent more efficient than those offered by the next-closest competitor—with durability that helps the rotors last up to 10-times longer
www.rainbird.com/golf

SILVER STREAK TRIMMER LINE COLLECTION
Booth #1253
• Announcing three all new and distinct Silver Streak trimmer line brands: The Core, The Fire and The Edge
• The Core is an extremely durable line with a dual core and round shape.
• The Fire is an efficient red, round shaped line manufactured with durable copolymer
• The Edge is a hexagonal shaped green line with six cutting edges, giving a clean cut that leaves a professional finish and a healthier lawn
• Each trimmer line will have retail ready labeling and packaging, featuring a multi-spoke design spool for additional strength
• Spools have netting to prevent the line from unraveling
www.stens.com.

UNDERHILL GULP SYRINGE DE-WATERING PUMP
Booth  #541
• New Gulp Syringe pump removes water from sprinklers or valve boxes  can be used for spa and fountain clean-out or plumbing and pipe repair
• Features a 12-inch clear plastic chamber and pumps up to 12 ounces per stroke
• Constructed from heavy-duty, corrosion-proof materials and has stainless-steel shaft for reliable performance
• Self-priming and easy to clean. Inlet and exit caps twist off for rinsing and dual wiper seal can be replaced
• Pump chamber is so strong it can withstand damage from accidental  “run-overs” by carts or trucks
www.underhill.us

PBI/GORDON ZYLAM 20SG SYSTEMIC TURF INSECTICIDE
Booth #852
• Controls root- and leaf-feeding insects
• Labeled for all turfgrass areas
•    Moves from the soil into the plant
• Rapid translocation
• Residual systemic control
• For tough turfgrass insects
• Knockdown activity
• Low-odor
• Convenient 1-acre packaging
www.pbigordon.com/Zylam

SPREAD IT & FORGET IT
Booth #1419
• Spread it & Forget it, Driven by DURATION CR, is a new controlled-release fertilizer that feeds turf for six months or more with just one application.
• Single application delivers green, healthy turf for 6 months of beautiful playing conditions
• Available in a 190 SGN size, perfect for fairways and roughs
• Reduced applications saves you time and frees up labor for other important tasks
• Enhanced efficiency allows you to use up to 40 percent less nitrogen per year, which is good for the environment.
www.spreaditandforgetit.com

VISION PRO ADVANCED VISUAL SPRAY APPLICATION AID AND UV RESISTANT TURF COLORANT
Booth #2017
• Achieve uniform applications of plant protection products with the added feature of a long-lasting natural green turf color
• Resistant to adverse effects of prolonged UV light exposure
• Tank mixable with a variety of pesticides
• Specially formulated to be pump-seal friendly
• Take pride in your turf’s enhanced color and uniform pesticide applications with Vision Pro application aid.
www.beckerunderwood.com

TURFCO WIDESPIN 1540 EC TOPDRESSER
Booth #2740
• Gives an accurate, wide range of applications with the least amount of adjustments due to patented WideSpin technology and a unique electronic controller
• The controller allows you to dial in and set three custom application rates from ultra-light to super-heavy, ensuring a consistent spread every time
• The industry’s only topdresser that provides the greatest range of spinner angle, both up and down, for up to 40-foot ultra-light applications or angled down for even better turf penetration
• Adjustable belt and spinner speeds, spinner angle and a metering gate give you precise control
• Includes Turfco’s industry-leading, three-year warranty
www.turfco.com

JOHN DEERE GOLF SL WALK GREENS MOWER
Booth #2001
• Line includes models 180SL, 220SL and 260SL
• Adjustable height of cut from one point on either side of the mower cutting unit
• 70 percent reduction in steps needed for height adjustment    
• Patented front roller bracket to quickly change roller to meet changing conditions
• Optional push brush attachment that helps stand up grass prior to cutting, providing a more pronounced stripe
www.johndeere.com/golf

MTD FOAM MARKERS
Booth #1842
• So you know where you have been
• Save on chemicals
• Spray fast
• Eliminate gaps and overlaps
• Foam marker models for all sprayers
• Push, pull and self propelled
• Sizes for boom widths up to 40 feet
www.richway.com

TOURNEY FUNGICIDE
Booth #1800
• Provides golf course superintendents with a versatile and effective tool in the fight against tough diseases.
• Tough on a broad spectrum of diseases, including brown ring (Waitea) patch fairy ring, grey leaf spot, necrotic ring spot, summer patch, snow mold, take-all patch and others
• Proven to provide control of the “Big 3” turf diseases—anthracnose, brown patch and dollar spot
• One of the most active fungicides on the market, meaning superintendents get fast and effective control of the diseases that plague their turf
• Effective in early season, spring and fall, providing flexibility and value for budget-conscious superintendents
• Synonymous with exceptional turf quality
• Applied at low-use rates, meaning less stress on turf and less environmental load
www.valentpro.com