Bayer to send five superintendents to conference & show

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) October 17, 2011 -- The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), The Environmental Institute for Golf (EIFG), and Bayer will send five golf course superintendents to the 2012 GCSAA Education Conference (Feb. 27-March 2) and Golf Industry Show (Feb. 29-March 1) in Las Vegas.

The purpose of the grant is to assist golf course superintendents with their professional development through participation in the annual event, which features the most comprehensive education program and trade show in the industry.

"This is the ninth straight year Bayer will send golf course superintendents to the GCSAA Education Conference and Golf Industry Show," GCSAA President Robert M. Randquist, CGCS, said. "We greatly appreciate Bayer's continued support of this program and recognizing the role of the golf course superintendent in the success of a golf facility."

Golf course superintendents who did not attend the last two GCSAA Education Conferences and Golf Industry Shows (Orlando 2011 and San Diego 2010) are eligible. Those interested should complete and submit the online application at http://www.gcsaa.org/conference/education/grantapplication.aspx or contact GCSAA member services at 800-472-7878 to receive an application via fax.

Each grant will cover expenses for airfare, hotel accommodations for five nights, conference full-pack registration, two education seminars, and $200 spending money.

"Bayer recognizes the importance of professional development to stay current in the profession," Jimmy Johnson, environmental science fungicide business manager, said. "We are pleased to continue our relationship with GCSAA and the EIFG by helping five golf course superintendents further their professional development at the 2012 GCSAA Education Conference and Golf Industry Show."

Entries will be accepted through Oct. 31, 2011. The winners will be selected through a random drawing, and the EIFG will notify winners by Nov. 4. Only one application will be accepted per person. GCSAA membership is not required. Call 800-472-7878 with any questions or for assistance with the application.

GCSAA is a leading golf organization and has as its focus golf course management. Since 1926, GCSAA has been the top professional association for the men and women who manage golf courses in the United States and worldwide. From its headquarters in Lawrence, Kan., the association provides education, information and representation to more than 19,000 members in more than 72 countries. GCSAA's mission is to serve its members, advance their profession and enhance the enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game of golf. Find GCSAA on Facebook, follow GCSAA on Twitter, and visit GCSAA at www.gcsaa.org.

The EIFG is a collaborative effort of the environmental and golf communities, dedicated to strengthening the compatibility of golf with the natural environment. The EIFG concentrates on delivering programs and services involving research, education and outreach that communicate the best management practices of environmental stewardship on the golf course. For more on the EIFG, visit www.eifg.org.

Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the fields of health care, nutrition and high-tech materials. Bayer CropScience, a subgroup of Bayer AG with annual sales of EUR 6.830 billion (2010), is one of the world's leading innovative crop science companies in the areas of crop protection, non-agricultural pest control, seeds and traits. The company offers an outstanding range of products and extensive service backup for modern, sustainable agriculture and for non-agricultural applications. Bayer CropScience has a global workforce of 20,700 and is represented in more than 120 countries. This and further news is available at: www.press.bayercropscience.com.

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