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Summary – Overview
Nothing Compares To
Heroes Like Mr Meyer
With his distinguished career and inspirational successes, Mr Douglas Meyer is considered a hero and a legendary icon. He is known as a true master and the greatest turf manager of all time. He believes in hard work, great diligence, and long hours. He is also a serious environmentalist and an avid birder.
Mr Meyer is a huge supporter of the golf course superintendent profession, and has been an inspiration, a mentor, and a friend to many in the industry.
Under Mr Meyer’s strong participation with the board of directors, the Canadian Golf Superintendents Trade Association ( CGSA ) underwent unequalled successes and respectful-acknowledgements as a great trade association.
During his tenure as president and director, his powerful leadership and inspirational guidance led to fantastic successes, such as new environmental standards, new Master Superintendent evaluations, new national education seminar programs, new national occupational standards, new student scholarship awards, new trade association web-site, the new John B Steel award for distinguished service, and much more.
After his tenure as president, observers recognized that Mr Meyer was CGSA’s last great leader. Future generations will ask the question ― why could we not have more fantastic leaders like Mr Meyer ?!?! He is the greatest of all time, and nothing compares to him.
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For the PDF-version of this blog, see link below.
For more information, explore the following links ―
√ — HEROES — The Media Library Of The Heroes Of The Green Space Industry — LINK
https://pesticidetruths.com/toc/heroes/
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√ — MEYER — The PDF-Version Of This Blog — LINK
The Great One & His Spirit Of Excellence
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The Great Douglas Meyer & His Spirit Of Excellence
Ace Of A Career
With His Distinguished Career &
Inspirational-Successes, Mr Meyer Is
Considered A Hero & A Legendary Icon
Mr Douglas Meyer is RETIRING from a DISTINGUISHED CAREER in the golf industry that began in 1968.
Throughout his AMAZING CAREER, Mr Meyer had PROVEN-EXPERIENCE in golf course operations, being capable of working under pressure to deliver exceptional results.
He had specialized in private golf club management, standard operating procedures, and environmental management.
Because of his PASSION for being on-top-of-his-game and for the growth of the golf industry, Mr Meyer has earned GREAT RESPECT from his peers.
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Mr Meyer is considered A HERO AND A LEGENDARY ICON of the golf industry.
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Nothing compares to Mr Douglas Meyer.
More details can be found in the segments below.
References ―
√ — MEYER — Ace Of A Career In Golf Industry — LINK
√ — MEYER — Sonata In The Grass — LINK
√ — MEYER — Superintendent Of The Year — LINK
For more information, explore the following links ―
√ — MEYER — The Last Great Leader — LINK
√ — HEROES — The Media Library Of The Heroes Of The Green Space Industry — LINK
https://pesticidetruths.com/toc/heroes/
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The Great Douglas Meyer & His Spirit Of Excellence
Awards Summary
Mr Meyer’s Distinguished Career Has Led To
Being The Recipient Of Numerous Awards
Distinguished Service Award
Awarded By Quebec Golf
Superintendents Trade Association
Life-Time Membership
Awarded By Beaconsfield Golf Club
Life-Time Membership
Awarded By Canadian Golf
Superintendents Trade Association
Master Superintendent
Professional Designation By Canadian
Golf Superintendents Trade Association
Superintendent Of The Year
Awarded By Canadian Golf
Superintendents Trade Association
Superintendent Of The Year
Awarded By Quebec Golf
Superintendents Trade Association
Superintendent Of The Year
Awarded By Score Golf Canada
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The Great Douglas Meyer & His Spirit Of Excellence
Amazing Career
Mr Meyer Has Received Great Acclaim From
2020 CGSA President Darren Kalyniuk
According to Mr Kalyniuk ―
What can I say about Doug Meyer ?
He is a Master Superintendent, a huge supporter of our profession, and has been an inspiration, mentor, and friend to many in the industry. [ … ]
What an AMAZING CAREER.
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The Great Douglas Meyer & His Spirit Of Excellence
Golf Industry
I Loved The Golf Industry From The Start
I Had No Doubt That I Wanted To
Become A Golf Course Superintendent
As a teenager growing up in Lachute, Quebec, and following a hockey injury, Mr Meyer’s focus turned to the golf industry thanks to the INFLUENCE of his brothers-in-law.
Franco Sirianni and Butch Middleton, both working in the golf industry as a pro and a superintendent, respectively, influenced Mr Meyer to look at golf as a career path.
According to Mr Meyer ―
I loved it [ THE GOLF INDUSTRY ] from the start.
I was fortunate to get my start at Carling Lake [ GOLF CLUB ] under Tom Johnson which allowed for a great deal of PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE.
As an up-and-coming golf course superintendent, Mr Meyer aspired to professionally manage the financial and human resources needed to maintain the turfgrass health of a golf course.
Mr Meyer enrolled at University of Guelph, renowned for the necessary EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE needed to attain superintendent status.
His PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE continued during the summer months at Cutten Club ― now called Cutten Fields Golf Course.
Mr Meyer also worked as a RESEARCH TECHNICIAN at the University of Guelph for two years under the auspices of Dr Clayton Switzer, the Dean of the Ontario Agricultural College.
According to Mr Meyer ―
I had no doubt that I wanted to become a golf course superintendent.
Mr Meyer knew how to successfully partner with his beloved spouse Lynn.
Undeniably, her attitude and her devotion had a POWERFUL IMPACT on the SUCCESS of his AMAZING CAREER.
According to Mr Meyer ―
[ … ] my wife Lynn has had a HUGE INFLUENCE [ ON MY CAREER ].
We have worked side-by-side for thirty years.
Nothing compares to Mr Douglas Meyer.
More details can be found in the segments below.
References ―
√ — MEYER — Ace Of A Career In Golf Industry — LINK
√ — MEYER — Superintendent Of The Year — LINK
For more information, explore the following links ―
√ — MEYER — Beaconsfield Golf Club — Audubon Status — LINK
√ — AUDUBON — Audubon Golf Clubs In Canada — LINK
√ — CGSA — The Media History Of Canadian Golf Superintendents Trade Association — LINK
https://pesticidetruths.com/toc/canadian-golf-superintendents-association/
√ — HEROES — The Media Library Of The Heroes Of The Green Space Industry — LINK
https://pesticidetruths.com/toc/heroes/
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The Great Douglas Meyer & His Spirit Of Excellence
Professional Summary
Mr Meyer Served-With-Distinction At
Golf Course Facilities From 1975 To 2020
Beaconsfield Golf Club
Turf Manager ⁄ Superintendent
Cedarbrook Golf & Country Club
a.k.a. Val Des Lacs Golf Club
Turf Manager ⁄ Superintendent
ClubLink Corporation
Quebec Regional Manager ⁄ Superintendent
At Both Cedarbrook Golf & Country Club
& Les Quatre Domaines Golf Club
Builder For The Construction Of
Le Maître De Mont Tremblant Golf Course
Builder For The Preliminary Construction
Work Of Fountainebleau Golf Course
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The Great Douglas Meyer & His Spirit Of Excellence
The Great One
The Hero & Legendary Icon Who Is
Known As A True Master, Magician, &
The Greatest Turf Manager Of All Time
Mr Douglas Meyer is not only A HERO AND A LEGENDARY ICON of the green space and golf industries, he is also recognized as THE GREATEST TURF MANAGER OF ALL TIME.
Mr Meyer is known as a TRUE MASTER since he has been PROFESSIONALLY-DESIGNATED as a Master Superintendent.
Nothing compares to Mr Douglas Meyer.
For more information, explore the following link ―
√ — HEROES — The Media Library Of The Heroes Of The Green Space Industry — LINK
https://pesticidetruths.com/toc/heroes/
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The Great Douglas Meyer & His Spirit Of Excellence
Master & Magician
Mr Meyer Has Received Great
Praise From Mr Mario Brisebois
According to Mr Brisebois ― English Translation ―
A MASTER in his industry. [ … ]
Doug Meyer is as much a MINI-MAGICIAN with grass as he is an EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNICATOR [ … ]
Mr Mario Brisebois is a well-known columnist of Le Journal de Montreal newspaper, a blogger for Golf Canada and mongolf.ca, and an esteemed columnist in Golf International magazine.
Reference ―
√ — MEYER — Ouverture Des Terrains De Golf — Propos De Mario Brisebois — LINK
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Since 1984, Mr Meyer has released dozens
of statements concerning the golf industry,
which can be found in the segments below
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The Great Douglas Meyer & His Spirit Of Excellence
Communications
The Inability To Communicate Is Probably One
Of The Biggest Downfalls Of A Superintendent
Mr Douglas Meyer has known for a long time that LISTENING is an important part of the communication process.
His effective listening has been a skill that was required in all of his POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS with golfing-members.
According to Mr Meyer ―
COMMUNICATION is probably one of the biggest downfalls of a superintendent.
The inability to communicate and to say what’s going on with the course.
Mr Meyer has also stated ―
I don’t spend as much time on paperwork as I did before.
I spend more time with members.
Beaconsfield is much more demanding in that factor, so that’s what I do.
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I LISTEN TO WHAT THEY [ THE GOLFERS ] WANT.
Nothing compares to Mr Douglas Meyer.
Reference ―
√ — MEYER — Not A Thankless Job — LINK
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The Great Douglas Meyer & His Spirit Of Excellence
Values
Hard Work, Great Diligence, & Long Hours
If Something Is Worth Doing,
Do It To The Very Best Of Your Ability
Mr Douglas Meyer exemplified the belief that HARD WORK AND GREAT DILIGENCE have MORAL VALUES that strengthen character and individual abilities.
His values have consistently centered on the importance of HARD WORK.
According to Mr Meyer ―
BE HONEST AND WORK HARD.
If something is worth doing, do it to the very best of your ability.
Mr Meyer has also stated ―
Of course, a SUPERINTENDENT’S JOB IS 24|7 in the summer, and I recheck the weather radar in the late afternoon and again in the evening.
For Mr Meyer, a typical HARD-WORKING day at Beaconsfield would begin before 6:00 am and could continue until 3:00 pm and beyond.
Actually, he has also stated ―
I am normally up at 4:30 in the morning.
Nothing compares to Mr Douglas Meyer.
References ―
√ — MEYER — A Day In The Life — LINK
√ — MEYER — Not A Thankless Job — LINK
√ — MEYER — Teamwork Is The Order Of The Day — LINK
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The Great Douglas Meyer & His Spirit Of Excellence
Education Summary
Mr Meyer Has Ensured His Successes By
Working Hard For His Educational Accreditations
University Of Guelph
Associate Diploma In Turfgrass Science
Canadian Diploma In Horticulture
Ontario Diploma In Horticulture In Turfgrass Science
Turf Management Short Course
Royal Canadian Golf Association
a.k.a. Golf Canada
RCGA Rules Of Golf
Ongoing Education
Turfgrass Management Short Course At Cornell University
Business Short Course At Ivey School Of Business
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The Great Douglas Meyer & His Golf Courses
Cedarbrook
Turf Manager ⁄ Superintendent At
Cedarbrook Golf & Country Club
a.k.a. Val des Lacs Golf Club
ClubLink Quebec Regional Manager ⁄
Superintendent At Both Cedarbrook Golf &
Country Club & Les Quatre Domaines Golf Club
Cedarbrook was created by renowned golf course architect Mr Howard Watson who designed and constructed 18 holes on two hundred acres of rolling land through which the meandering Jordan River flows.
Cedarbrook is located in the foot-hills of the Laurentian mountains, fifty kilometres north of Montreal.
It was founded by a group of nine businessmen from Montreal in 1958.
The course was opened in 1959, serving 275 senior members and their families.
Armed with his INCOMPARABLE SKILLS, Mr Douglas Meyer became the Turf Manager at Cedarbrook ( now called Club Val des Lacs ) in 1975 where he remained until 1998.
Throughout his tenure, Mr Meyer CONTINUOUSLY-IMPROVED the golf course.
According to Mr Meyer ―
Over the years, there has been a CONTINUING EVOLUTION of Cedarbrook Golf Course with the addition of extensive drainage installations, a fully automated irrigation system, green re-construction, and a comprehensive cart path system that is asphalted throughout the course.
Cedarbrook has one of the largest fleets of electric golf carts in Canada with eighty-five canopied carts in service.
When the ClubLink Corporation purchased Cedarbrook in 1999, Mr Meyer was tapped as Regional Manager ⁄ Superintendent for the province of Quebec.
That meant he ADEPTLY MANAGED BOTH Cedarbrook AND Les Quatre Domaines in Mirabel, as well as the construction of Le Maître de Mont Tremblant and the preliminary building work of Le Fontainebleu Golf Club in Blainville.
Nothing compares to Mr Douglas Meyer.
References ―
√ — MEYER — Ace Of A Career In Golf Industry — LINK
√ — MEYER — Cedarbrook Golf & Country Club — LINK
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The Great Douglas Meyer & His Golf Courses
Le Maître
ClubLink Builder For The Construction Of
Le Maître De Mont Tremblant Golf Course
As Regional Manager ⁄ Superintendent at ClubLink Corporation in Quebec, Mr Douglas Meyer ADEPTLY MANAGED the construction of Le Maître de Mont Tremblant from 1999 to 2001.
Le Maître is a ClubLink platinum level and Fred Couples signature golf course, offering a challenging 18 holes with breathtaking views of the mountains and forests of the Laurentians.
Le Maître was designed by Masters champion Fred Couples who, along with architects Gene Bates, Graham Cooke, and Darrel Huxham, designed 18 superb holes along Rivière du Diable ( Devil’s River ) in Quebec’s spectacular Mont Tremblant region.
Ranked 35th in Canada and 2nd in Quebec by Score Golf in 2010.
According to Mr Meyer ―
Another accomplishment I am VERY PROUD of being involved in the CREATION of Le Maître Golf Club in Saint-Jovite with ClubLink Jim Molenhuis and Darrell Huxham.
It was a REWARDING EXPERIENCE to work with a group of professionals from the conception to the opening of a world-class golf course.
References ―
√ — MEYER — Ace Of A Career In Golf Industry — LINK
√ — MEYER — Superintendent Of The Year — LINK
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The Great Douglas Meyer & His Golf Courses
Beaconsfield
Turf Manager ⁄ Superintendent
At Beaconsfield Golf Club
When Beaconsfield came calling in 2001, Mr Douglas Meyer answered enthusiastically to see to the storied course, which was founded in 1904.
According to Mr Meyer ―
All along the way I have had the pleasure to work with and meet so many tremendous people.
In my years at Beaconsfield, I HAVE ENJOYED MAKING CERTAIN THE COURSE WAS THE BEST IT COULD BE.
Under the PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP of Mr Meyer as its HIGHLY-COMPETENT Turf Manager, golfing-members of Beaconsfield Golf Club had come to expect EXCELLENT PLAYING CONDITIONS as being par for the course, with its lush fairways and smooth-as-carpet greens.
According to Mr Meyer ―
At Beaconsfield, I’ve never been MORE RESPECTED.
The membership basically handed the golf course over to me to look after it and provide the BEST CONDITIONS possible.
If the good conditions are there, the respect is there.
If things are falling apart, well … that can be another issue.
There is a golf bag full of memories that Mr Meyer will carry from his time at Beaconsfield with the PROUDEST MOMENT coming in 2004 during Beaconsfield’s Centennial Celebrations with the Canadian Amateur Championship.
According to Mr Meyer ―
The club hosted the Canadian Amateur Championship.
It was a VERY PROUD MOMENT in my career, having the course in TOP SHAPE for all the great competitors.
When Mr Meyer RETIRED from his DISTINGUISHED CAREER in 2020, he was rewarded with a LIFE-TIME MEMBERSHIP at Beaconsfield.
Nothing compares to Mr Douglas Meyer.
References ―
√ — MEYER — Ace Of A Career In Golf Industry — LINK
√ — MEYER — Not A Thankless Job — LINK
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Leadership
Doug Meyer Is A Serious
Environmentalist & An Avid Birder
With his SPIRIT OF ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE, Mr Meyer has been A LEADER in sustainable practices on the golf course.
According to Dr David Bird, Professor and Researcher at Avian Science and Conservation Service at McGill University ―
MEYER IS A SERIOUS ENVIRONMENTALIST.
[ … ] the [ CEDARBROOK GOLF & COUNTRY ] club is managed by Doug Meyer, an AVID BIRDER [ … ]
Nothing compares to Mr Douglas Meyer.
According to Mr Meyer ―
[ … ] with environmental concerns continuing to be a major issue, superintendents must have the knowledge in this area needed to play a LEADERSHIP ROLE.
CGSA’s Environmental Management Resource Manual can help members follow ENVIRONMENTALLY-SOUND PRACTICES on the golf course.
References ―
√ — MEYER — For The Birds — LINK
√ — MEYER — Teamwork Is The Order Of The Day — LINK
√ — CGSA — Commitment To Environmentally Sustainable Practices For Golf Course Management — LINK
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Audubon
The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary
Program For Golf Courses Is An Extremely
Important Aspect Of What We Do
While demonstrating his SPIRIT OF ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE, Mr Doug Meyer was responsible for obtaining and retaining The Certified Audubon Co-Operative Sanctuary Status at BOTH Beaconsfield Golf Club and Cedarbrook Golf and Country Club.
Under Mr Meyer’s EXPERT LEADERSHIP, Beaconsfield and Cedarbrook are part of an education and certification program that has helped these golf courses to protect their environment, to preserve their natural heritage, and to enhance their natural areas and wildlife habitats.
Mr Meyer’s wife Lynn held the title of Audubon Program Coordinator.
Maintaining a delicate balance with nature is all part of the environmental management practices set out by The Audubon Co-Operative Sanctuary Program For Golf Courses.
Mr Meyer’s ENVIRONMENTAL SUCCESSES at both Beaconsfield and Cedarbrook have INSPIRED other golf clubs in Canada to be more aware and conscious about the environment.
As of 2018, 74 golf clubs have joined The Audubon Co-Operative Sanctuary Program For Golf Courses.
Mr Meyer has said ―
It’s an EXTREMELY IMPORTANT ASPECT of what we do at Beaconsfield.
My wife ( Lynn ) basically oversees it, puts in about four hours a day in the Audubon program alone.
The paperwork is incredible.
Any pesticide that goes down on the course has to be recorded.
Fertilizers, insecticides, everything has to be recorded.
We’ve also got bird houses, nesting boxes, and a recycling program, that’s all part of Audubon.
According to Mr Meyer ―
It’s probably one of the MOST REWARDING things we have accomplished.
We have one person working 25 hours a week on the Audubon making sure things are intact.
Mr Meyer has stated ―
The program makes me constantly aware of my environmental responsibilities as a superintendent.
It has made me a better superintendent in that it encourages good record keeping, establishing pest thresholds, and requires responsible pesticide and fertilizer application.
More from Mr Meyer ―
Cedarbrook is a member of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for golf courses.
This past summer, we adopted a local school and had grade six students build bluebird boxes from kits provided by the club.
Subsequently, the children spent a day at the course installing the nesting boxes, identifying bird species and learning about our bird habitat improvement program.
The school program was VERY REWARDING.
We have created naturalized areas on the course to provide for ground-nesting birds and other wildlife.
We were delighted to have three pairs of endangered eastern bluebirds successfully fledging four babies each in the boxes that the children made.
This is the first time these birds have been seen nesting in our area.
In addition, several pairs of tree swallows took advantage of the nesting boxes as well.
We hope to continue this program with the school next year.
Observers have pointed out that, overall, ALL golf course superintendents can be described as THE PLANET’S GREAT ENVIRONMENTALISTS who have been maintaining and conserving the world’s largest ground cover vegetation ― turfgrass ― for hundreds of years.
Their primary responsibility is to ensure that the paying-golfer is provided with HIGH-QUALITY PLAYING CONDITIONS AND AESTHETICS, while remaining committed to environmentally-sustainable practices.
References ―
√ — MEYER — Audubon Steward Network — LINK
√ — MEYER — Beaconsfield Golf Club Gets Green Stamp From Audubon — LINK
√ — MEYER — Laurentian Retreat — LINK
√ — MEYER — Not A Thankless Job — LINK
√ — MEYER — Superintendent Of The Year — LINK
√ — MEYER — The Nature Of The Game — LINK
For additional information, explore the following links ―
√ — MEYER — Beaconsfield Audubon Status — LINK
√ — AUDUBON — Bad-Boys Of Audubon Golf — LINK
√ — AUDUBON — The Audubon Co-Operative Sanctuary Program For Golf — LINK
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CGSA Successes
Mr Douglas Meyer SERVED-WITH-DISTINCTION during his tenure as President of CGSA in 1998, as well as volunteer-member on the board of directors for many years, from 1991 to 1999.
As a HIGHLY-SUCCESSFUL trade association official, Mr Meyer always promoted and supported superintendents and their profession.
Nothing compares to Mr Douglas Meyer.
He is recognized as CGSA’s LAST GREAT LEADER.
More details can be found in the segments below.
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The Great Douglas Meyer & His Spirit Of Excellence
Positions Summary
Mr Meyer Held Many Positions During
His Tenures With Trade Associations
Where He Served-With-Distinction
Canadian Golf Superintendents Association
• Appointed As President For 1 Term ― 1998
• Director Representing Quebec On The Board Of Directors ― 1991 – 1999
• Superintendent Member ― 1975 – Present
• Awarded Life-Time Membership ― 2020
Quebec Golf Superintendents Association
• Appointed As President For 2 Terms ― 1984 & 1985
• Member Of The Board Of Directors ― 1986 – 2007
• Superintendent Member ― 1976 – Present
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CGSA Successes Summary
Mr Meyer Had Amazing Successes During
His Tenure With CGSA From 1991 To 1999
Under Mr Meyer’s Strong Participation With The
Board Of Directors, Because Of His Powerful
Leadership & Inspirational Guidance, The CGSA
Underwent Unequalled Successes & Respectful-
Acknowledgements As A Great Trade Association
Anniversary
• Sanctioned The Celebration Of The 25th Anniversary Of CGSA
• Selected The Historic Carling Lake Golf Club As The Site Of The Tournament Celebration
Benefits Survey
• Instituted The New Benefits & Compensation Survey For Superintendents
• Conducted Survey With A Very High Participation Rate
Education
• Revamped & Expanded The New National Educational Seminar Program
• Developed New Seminars To Include Relevant Professional Development For Superintendents
• Recognized That Superintendents Are Becoming Managers
• Sanctioned New Seminars That Were Made In Canada
• Ensured That Seminars Will Be Accessible Nation-Wide
Environmental Standards
• Supported New Environmental Standards
• Sponsored The New Environmental Management Resource Manual
• Published Manual That Positively-Influenced New Member Enrollment
• Manual Was Later Recognized With A Special Award By US Trade Association In 2001
Future Superintendents
• Created New Student Scholarship Awards
• Provided New Financial Assistance To CGSA Student-Members
• Added New Future Superintendent Award
Master Superintendents
• Revitalized The Master Superintendent Program
• Required A New Written Exam To Be Successfully Completed By Applicants
Membership
• Inspired Superintendents To Enroll As New Members Of CGSA
• Positively-Influenced Enrollment With Record-Breaking Increases
• Stated Impressive Objectives For Increasing Membership
• Committed To Improve Membership Services Nation-Wide
Mission Statement
• Adopted The First Ever Mission Statement For CGSA
• Provided New Aims & Values For The Trade Association
• Committed CGSA Members To Excellence In Golf Course Management & Environmental Responsibility
• Promised The Continuing Professional Development Of CGSA Members
National Conferences
• Ensured That The National Conference Was Available Nation-Wide
• Inspired Superintendents To Learn From One Another
Occupational Standards
• Approved New National Occupational Standards
• Launched Awareness Campaign To Promote Standards
• Positively-Influenced Membership Enrollment Because Of Standards
Opinion Survey
• Instituted The New Major Membership Opinion Survey
• Ensured New & Improved Long Range Planning For CGSA
• Conducted Survey With An Impressive Participation Rate
Service Award
• Established The New John B Steel Award For Distinguished Service
• Chose Mr Steel As First-Ever Recipient For His Outstanding Contributions
Web-Site
• Launched The CGSA’s New Web-Site
• Guaranteed CGSA To Would Reach Members In Remote Areas
• Provided The Means For All Members To Stay Informed With CGSA
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CGSA Acclaim
Mr Meyer Has Received Great Acclaim From
2020 CGSA President Darren Kalyniuk
According to Mr Kalyniuk ―
What can I say about Doug Meyer ?
He is a Master Superintendent, [ … ]
[ HE IS ] a huge supporter of our profession, [ … ]
[ HE ] has been a member of the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association since 1975, [ … ]
[ HE ] volunteered on the CGSA Board of Directors from 1991 to 1999 ― serving as President in 1998, [ … ]
[ HE ] was awarded the CGSA Superintendent of the Year in 2004, [ … ]
[ HE ] was a frequent participant at the Canadian Golf Course Management Conferences and Fall Field Days, and [ … ]
[ HE ] has been an inspiration, mentor, and friend to many in the industry.
What an AMAZING CAREER.
References ―
√ — MEYER — Ace Of A Career In Golf Industry — LINK
√ — CGSA — Commitment To Environmentally Sustainable Practices For Golf Course Management — LINK
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Here are more details of Mr Meyer’s
successes during his tenure with
CGSA from 1991 to 1999, which
can be found in the segments below
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The Great Douglas Meyer & His Successes During His Tenure At CGSA
CGSA Anniversary
Successes ―
• Sanctioning The Celebration Of The
25th Anniversary Of CGSA • Selecting
The Historic Carling Lake Golf Club As
The Site Of The Tournament Celebration
Details ―
In his first year as director, Mr Douglas Meyer, and the board, SANCTIONED the CELEBRATION of the 25th anniversary of CGSA in 1991.
The CELEBRATION was SCHEDULED during the CGSA Fall Field Day golf tournament, which was held at Carling Lake Golf Club in Brownsburg, Quebec.
The Carling-Lake-Brownsburg-Lachute region is known as the birth-place of the careers of several prominent superintendents, including ― Trent Baccardax, William H Gathercole, Craig McCaffrey, Tom Johnston, DOUGLAS MEYER, Dean O’Doherty, Jerry O’Doherty, Randy Scott, Brent Swail, Jim Wilson, and many more.
Reference ―
√ — CGSA — History Of Trade Association — LINK
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CGSA Benefits Survey
Successes ―
• Instituting The New Benefits & Compensation
Survey For Superintendents • Conducting
Survey With A Very High Participation Rate
Details ―
Mr Douglas Meyer and the board INSTITUTED the new Benefits and Compensation Survey for Golf Superintendents.
There are many superintendents who were POSITIVELY-INFLUENCED by Mr Meyer to complete this survey.
It had an IMPRESSIVE 58 per cent participation rate in 1997.
By 1998, when Mr Meyer led CGSA as President, participation had INCREASED to 63 per cent.
Nothing compares to Mr Douglas Meyer.
Reference ―
√ — CGSA — History Of Trade Association — LINK
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CGSA Education
Successes ―
• Revamping & Expanding The New National Educational Seminar Program • Developing New Seminars To Include Relevant Professional Development For Superintendents • Recognizing That Superintendents Are Becoming Managers • Sanctioning New Seminars That Were Made In Canada
• Ensuring That Seminars Will Be Held Nation-Wide
Details ―
Mr Douglas Meyer knew that CONTINUING EDUCATION is important to superintendents.
A superintendent’s primary responsibility is making sure that the paying-golfer is provided with HIGH-QUALITY PLAYING CONDITIONS AND AESTHETICS, while remaining committed to environmentally-sustainable practices.
These PLAYING CONDITIONS are the MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT, because a club’s GREATEST EXPENSE is course maintenance.
The demands for maintaining a golf course are DYNAMIC, and hence, the superintendent must remain UPDATED on the newest and latest technology and innovations with EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS.
In 1998, when Mr Meyer led CGSA as President, he stated ―
The ROLE of the superintendent has definitely CHANGED over the years, and it continues to do so.
More and more, SUPERINTENDENTS ARE BECOMING MANAGERS, and, as such, are increasingly finding themselves involved in the everyday decision-making of their clubs.
CGSA is adapting to these changes by EXPANDING THE NATIONAL PROGRAM expanding the national seminar program to include PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS.
Mr Meyer and the board REVAMPED the National Seminar Program in 1995.
They RE-NAMED it the Canadian Seminar Series.
« MADE IN CANADA » seminars were DEVELOPED by Mr Meyer and the board so that they could be held in various parts of the country.
Nothing compares to Mr Douglas Meyer.
According to CGSA ―
The Canadian Seminar Series is a series of educational programs sponsored by the CGSA.
These SEMINARS are on topics that are RELEVANT to the Golf Course Superintendent and reflect the National Occupational Skills adopted by the association.
SEMINARS are offered prior to the Canadian Golf Course Management Conference and Trade Show and the CGSA Fall Field Day.
According to Tom Watson, a famous American professional golfer on the PGA Tour Champions ―
In this day and age, a golf-course superintendent must be an educator, scientist, agronomist, economist, and a good people manager.
If you put all this together with a love for a piece of earth, then you’ve got a good golf course superintendent.
References ―
√ — MEYER — Not A Thankless Job — LINK
√ — MEYER — Teamwork Is The Order Of The Day — LINK
√ — CGSA — Canadian Seminar Series — LINK
√ — CGSA — History Of Trade Association — LINK
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The Great Douglas Meyer & His Successes During His Tenure At CGSA
CGSA Environmental Standards
Successes ―
• Supporting New Environmental Standards
• Sponsoring The New Environmental Management Resource Manual • Publishing Manual That Positively-Influenced Enrollment • Manual Was Later Recognized With A Special Award By US Trade Association In 2001
Details ―
Mr Douglas Meyer and the board SUPPORTED THE SPONSORSHIP of the new Environmental Management Resource Manual in 1996.
This manual was designed to inform members on the newest and latest environmental practices and procedures.
It also allowed superintendents to demonstrate to government officials their knowledge of environmental management.
Mr Meyer’s and the board’s manual was eventually recognized with a SPECIAL AWARD, the President’s Award for Environmental Stewardship by Golf Course Superintendents Association of America in 2001.
When Mr Meyer led CGSA as President in 1998, he stated ―
CGSA’s Environmental Management Resource Manual can help members follow environmentally-sound practices on the golf course.
Mr Meyer has also stated ―
… [ COMPLETING THE ] Environmental Management Resource Manual and Program of Occupational Standards [ THAT ] will attract new members.
References ―
√ — MEYER — Teamwork Is The Order Of The Day — LINK
√ — CGSA — Canadian Superintendents Win Environment Award — LINK
√ — CGSA — History Of Trade Association — LINK
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The Great Douglas Meyer & His Successes During His Tenure At CGSA
CGSA Future Superintendents
Successes ―
• Creating The New Student Scholarship
Awards • Providing New Financial
Assistance To CGSA Student-Members
• Adding New Future Superintendent Award
Details ―
Mr Douglas Meyer and the board CREATED the new Scholars Fund Program in 1992 for deserving student-members.
According to CGSA ―
Student Scholarship Awards are awarded to CGSA student-members attending education programs as a means of enhancing their knowledge and skills for the turfgrass profession.
The FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE is meant to assist these members in becoming better qualified for their current employment.
By 1998, when Mr Meyer led CGSA as President, a new program, the CGSA / Toro Future Superintendent Award, was ADDED.
Furthermore, there are MANY MORE FUTURE SUPERINTENDENTS that Mr Meyer has INSPIRED throughout his career, helping them to become part of the golf maintenance family.
According to Darren Kalyniuk, 2020 CGSA President ―
[ Mr MEYER IS ] a huge supporter of our profession, and has been
an INSPIRATION, MENTOR, and FRIEND to many in the industry.
In addition to new scholarships, Mr Meyer has INSPIRED numerous people to look at golf as a career path.
As of 2020, Mr Douglas Meyer has MENTORED a quartet of PROTÉGÉS who now work as superintendents, and has a trio of FUTURE SUPERINTENDENTS who have attended the University of Guelph.
According to Mr Meyer ―
That has to be THE MOST SATIFYING THING.
Helping some follow their passion.
References ―
√ — MEYER — Ace Of A Career In Golf Industry — LINK
√ — MEYER — Reference Letter For Steven Pereira — LINK
√ — CGSA — Award Programs — LINK
√ — CGSA — History Of Trade Association — LINK
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The Great Douglas Meyer & His Successes During His Tenure At CGSA
CGSA Master Superintendents
Successes ―
• Revitalizing The Master Superintendent
Program • Requiring A New Written Exam
To Be Successfully Completed By Applicants
Details ―
The Master Superintendent Program was originally launched in 1988.
Mr Douglas Meyer and the board REVITALIZED this program in 1994 by REQUIRING A NEW WRITTEN EXAM to be taken by applicants.
According to CGSA ―
Obtaining the Master Superintendent designation is the HIGHEST RECOGNITION in the golf superintendent’s profession in Canada.
You are identified with distinguished colleagues who have demonstrated the experience and determination to be at the top of their field.
Master Superintendents are highly visible.
They are helping to raise industry standards and increasing the respect for and prestige of the golf superintendent’s profession.
As of 2020, Mr Meyer has been among 26 EXCEPTIONAL superintendents who ACHIEVED the Master Superintendent Professional Designation.
References ―
√ — CGSA — History Of Trade Association — LINK
√ — CGSA — Master Superintendent Program — LINK
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The Great Douglas Meyer & His Successes During His Tenure At CGSA
CGSA Membership
Successes ―
• Inspiring Superintendents To Enroll As New Members
Of CGSA • Positively-Influencing Enrollment With
Record-Breaking Increases • Stating Impressive
Objectives For Increasing Membership • Committing
To Improve Membership Services Nation-Wide
Details ―
During his tenure, from 1991 to 1999, there are many superintendents that Mr Douglas Meyer had INSPIRED to become part of the CGSA family.
Membership ENROLLMENT passed the 1400-mark for the first time in 1994.
By 1998, when Mr Meyer led CGSA as President, ENROLLMENT passed the 1600-member mark, INCREASING by 15 per cent from 1994.
President Meyer stated his IMPRESSIVE OBJECTIVES for ―
… [ INCREASING ] membership by [ ANOTHER ] 20 per cent over the next three years.
We feel that this is achievable through improved services that are appropriate to members’ needs and accessible to everyone regardless of region.
References ―
√ — MEYER — Teamwork Is The Order Of The Day — LINK
√ — CGSA — History Of Trade Association — LINK
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The Great Douglas Meyer & His Successes During His Tenure At CGSA
CGSA Mission Statement
Successes ―
• Adopting The First Ever Mission Statement For CGSA
• Providing New Aims & Values For The Trade Association
• Committing CGSA Members To Excellence In Golf Course
Management & Environmental Responsibility • Promising
The Continuing Professional Development Of CGSA Members
Details ―
The MISSION STATEMENT is a formal summary of the aims and values of a trade association.
Mr Douglas Meyer & The Board Adopted
The First Mission Statement In 1993 ―
The Canadian Golf Superintendents Association [ CGSA ]
is a society committed to excellence in golf course
management and environmental responsibility through
the continuing professional development of its members.
Prior to this time, CGSA simply operated with a Charter, which was signed and ratified in 1967.
Reference ―
√ — CGSA — History Of Trade Association — LINK
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The Great Douglas Meyer & His Successes During His Tenure At CGSA
CGSA National Conferences
Successes ―
• Ensuring That The National Conference
Was Available Nation-Wide • Inspiring
Superintendents To Learn From One Another
Details ―
Mr Douglas Meyer believed that superintendents must endeavour to expand their professional knowledge in order to improve themselves and their profession through the CGSA’s « NATIONAL CONFERENCES ».
In 1998, when Mr Meyer led CGSA as President, he stated ―
… [ ENSURING ] that our NATIONAL CONFERENCE moves across the country from coast to coast.
It is very important that we involve superintendents from all regions of Canada in our association.
We have much to learn from each other.
These conferences have been a part of CGSA since its FOUNDATION.
In Lachute, Quebec, the CGSA was FOUNDED in 1966.
The first founding « CONFERENCE ⁄ MEETING » took place at Lachute Golf Club on October 7th, 1966, with Mr Tom Johnston as host.
This meeting attracted forty-nine people, each of whom paid a membership fee of 5-dollars ― equivalent to 40-dollars in 2020.
Mr John B Steel was elected as President of CGSA.
He was the first and longest serving President from 1966 through 1968.
One year later, in 1967, the « FIRST ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE » was held at the Skyline Hotel, in Toronto.
By 1975, the « NATIONAL CONFERENCE », which was called Canadian International Turfgrass Conference & Trade Show, was transferred to CGSA from Royal Canadian Golf Association
( RCGA ).
By 2020, the « NATIONAL CONFERENCE » was re-named Canadian Golf Course Management Conference.
Mr Steel was followed by other prominent superintendents who also served as CGSA Presidents, such as ― David Gourlay Senior, Tom Johnston, Camil Labelle, DOUGLAS MEYER, and Gordon Witteveen.
Nothing will compare to these superintendents.
References ―
√ — MEYER — Teamwork Is The Order Of The Day — LINK
√ — CGSA — History Of Trade Association — LINK
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The Great Douglas Meyer & His Successes During His Tenure At CGSA
CGSA Occupational Health
Successes ―
• Approving New National Occupational
Standards • Launching Awareness Campaign
To Promote Standards • Positively-Influencing
Membership Enrollment Because Of Standards
Details ―
OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS describe what a superintendent must know in order to be considered capable in the profession.
In 1998, when Mr Meyer led CGSA as President, the board APPROVED new National Occupational Standards ( NOS ).
According to CGSA ―
[ THESE STANDARDS ] are a compilation of what a superintendent should know in order to competently perform specific tasks in the work-place.
They are an inventory of essential skills that impact professional performance and the ability to adapt to the changing work environment.
In 1998, when Mr Meyer led CGSA as President, he stated ―
… [ COMPLETING THE ] Environmental Management Resource Manual and PROGRAM OF OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS [ THAT ] will ATTRACT NEW MEMBERS.
In 1999, when Mr Meyer was Immediate-Past-President, the NOS awareness campaign was LAUNCHED.
An accreditation and certification program was ADOPTED in 2005, and was IMPLEMENTED on July 1st, 2006.
Nothing compares to Mr Douglas Meyer, whose successes continue be improved upon.
References ―
√ — MEYER — Teamwork Is The Order Of The Day — LINK
√ — CGSA — Description Of The Profession Of The Superintendent — LINK
√ — CGSA — History Of Trade Association — LINK
√ — CGSA — National Occupational Standards — LINK
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The Great Douglas Meyer & His Successes During His Tenure At CGSA
CGSA Opinion Survey
Successes ―
• Instituting New Major Membership Opinion Survey
• Ensuring New & Improved Long Range Planning For CGSA
• Conducting Survey With An Impressive Participation Rate
Details ―
Mr Douglas Meyer and the board FIRST CONDUCTED a major Membership Opinion Survey in 1992.
An IMPRESSIVE 37 per cent of members answered the survey forms.
The survey was helpful for better long range planning.
There were many superintendents that Mr Meyer had POSITIVELY-INFLUENCED to answer the survey forms.
Reference ―
√ — CGSA — History Of Trade Association — LINK
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The Great Douglas Meyer & His Successes During His Tenure At CGSA
CGSA Service Award
Successes ―
• Establishing The New John B Steel Award For
Distinguished Service • Chose Mr Steel As First-
Ever Recipient For His Outstanding Contributions
Details ―
Mr Douglas Meyer and the board ESTABLISHED the new John B Steel Award for Distinguished Service in 1991.
Mr John Steel was CHOSEN by Mr Meyer and the board as the first-ever recipient of his outstanding contributions to the advancement of the profession of superintendent.
In 1967, Mr Steel was elected the first President of CGSA.
He actually served as President longer than anyone else, from 1966 through 1968.
References ―
√ — CGSA — Award Programs — LINK
√ — CGSA — History Of Trade Association — LINK
√ — CGSA — John B Steel Distinguished Service Award — LINK
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The Great Douglas Meyer & His Successes During His Tenure At CGSA
CGSA Web-Site
Successes ―
• Launching The CGSA’s New Web-Site •
Guaranteeing CGSA To Would Reach Members In
Remote Areas • Providing The Means For All
Members To Stay Informed With CGSA
Details ―
In 1999, when Mr Douglas Meyer was Immediate-Past-President, CGSA’s new web-site was LAUNCHED.
In 1998, when Mr Meyer led CGSA as President, he stated his IMPRESSIVE PLAN ―
… [ HAVING ] information available via the Internet [ THAT ] will enable members in remote areas to stay informed and in touch.
Nothing compares to Mr Douglas Meyer, whose successes continued be improved upon.
By the mid-2000s, a pass-coded member-only section was introduced to the web-site.
References ―
√ — MEYER — Teamwork Is The Order Of The Day — LINK
√ — CGSA — History Of Trade Association — LINK
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The Great Douglas Meyer & His Spirit Of Excellence
CGSA Leadership
Recognizing Mr Meyer As CGSA’s Last Great Leader
After his tenure as President, observers recognized that Mr Douglas Meyer was CGSA’s LAST GREAT LEADER since this trade association has since fallen into DISREPUTE AND FAILURE.
Future generations will ask the question ― why could we not have more FANTASTIC LEADERS like Mr Douglas Meyer ?!?!
The greatest of all time.
For additional information, explore the following links ―
√ — CGSA — The Failed Trade Association — LINK
√ — CGSA — The Media History — LINK
https://pesticidetruths.com/toc/canadian-golf-superintendents-association/
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The Great Douglas Meyer & His Spirit Of Excellence
Maintenance Practices
Things Are A Lot Better Than They
Once Were Because [ … ] We Have
The Technology & The Knowledge
Mr Doug Meyer has known full well that ADVANCES IN TECHNOLOGIES have had a truly positive impact on what paying golf-customers want … high-quality playing conditions and aesthetics.
According to Mr Meyer ―
A lot goes into maintaining a course.
Things are a LOT BETTER than they once were because of it and because we have the TECHNOLOGY and the knowledge.
Nothing compares to Mr Douglas Meyer.
More details can be found in the segments below.
Reference ―
√ — MEYER — Not A Thankless Job — LINK
For more information, explore the following links ―
√ — HISTORY — Looking Back While Looking Forward — LINK
√ — HISTORY — The Turfgrass Industry — References — LINK
https://pesticidetruths.com/the-history-of-the-turfgrass-industry/
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The Great Douglas Meyer & His Spirit Of Excellence
Innovations Summary
Mr Meyer Has Reported Many Times Concerning
His Innovative Maintenance Practices Since 1984
Aerial Photography
• The Clever Use Of Manned Flight In the 1990s, Long Before Drones Were Common-Place For Turf Management
Bunkers
• Making Bunkers Perfect For Players
• Golfers Want The Perfect Lie In The Bunker
Diseases
• Suppressing Disease Problems
• Removing Dew [ … ] Helps The Turf To Dry Out More Quickly, Which In Turn Lowers The Incidence Of Disease
Metal Shoe Spikes
• Eliminating Tearing-Up Problems
• As A Turf Manager And A Golfer, I’m Delighted With Results Of The Change From Metal To Alternative Spikes
Winter Injury
• Preparing The Golf Course For Winter
• Using Sophisticated Cover Procedures
• One Of The Most Important Aspects Of Our Jobs As Turf Managers
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The Great Douglas Meyer & His Innovative Practices
Winter Injury
Innovations ―
Preparing The Golf Course For Winter
By Using Sophisticated Cover Procedures
One Of The Most Important Aspects
Of Our Jobs As Turf Managers
Details ―
With the climatic conditions that occur during the Northern winter months, WINTER INJURY is a topic on the minds of Turf Managers like Mr Douglas Meyer.
According to Mr Meyer ―
In my opinion, preparing the golf course for winter is one of the MOST IMPORTANT ASPECTS of our jobs as Turf Managers.
We all know that if we come through the winter nice and green, how much easier our jobs will be in the spring, and needless to say, how much happier our members will be.
Also, it saves a great deal of time and money which would have to be spent on over-seeding and aerification to bring the course back.
Mr Meyer had long-known that long-term ice accumulation will increase annual bluegrass sensitivity to WINTER INJURY.
When encased in ice, annual bluegrass is expected to be WINTER-KILLED in 45 days, and creeping bentgrass up to 150 days.
Mr Meyer was a MAJOR PIONEER who successfully mitigated these WINTER INJURY problems by using SOPHISTICATED COVER PROCEDURES.
More From Mr Meyer ―
Most golf courses in Eastern Canada use COVERS during the winter to protect the greens.
The timing of removal is critical and good judgment is essential for success.
If insulating COVERS are left in place too late in the spring, temperatures can rise to critical levels and cause heat damage. or even death to the turf.
On the other hand, if they are removed too early, tender turf can be subject to low-temperature kill as a result of the sudden change.
At the time of removal, if temperatures remain below freezing, a light PERMEABLE COVER can ease the transition from covered to unprotected state.
lf the course is open for play, it may be necessary to re-place COVERS at night until temperatures moderate.
I have found this procedure HELPFUL in reducing turf injury on greens in spring.
As well, I maintain a permanent TURF NURSERY on-site.
Thus, when I find small areas of winter ice damage or snow mold on greens, I’M ABLE TO KEEP MY MEMBERS HAPPY by patching the damaged areas early in the spring, and bringing greens into play right away.
This is a whole lot better than trying to rely on early germination of seed in bare areas during times of fluctuating spring temperatures.
Even more from Mr Meyer ―
The turf at Cedarbrook is predominantly POA ANNUA bentgrass.
Located in growing zone 4, each spring we must deal with the ravages of winter, especially on the fairways.
We pioneered the use of multiple layers of COVERS AND STRAW to protect the greens, a procedure that we have found to be EXTREMELY EFFECTIVE.
Tees are being RE-SODDED to newer dwarf Kentucky bluegrass varieties to better withstand the severity of the Quebec winters.
References ―
√ — MEYER — Laurentian Retreat — LINK
√ — MEYER — Open For Business — LINK
√ — MEYER — Preparation For Winter — LINK
For more information, explore the following links ―
√ — WINTER INJURY — Are My Greens Still Alive ? — How To Prevent Future Winter Injury — LINK
√ — WINTER INJURY — Preparing Golf Course Turf For Winter — LINK
√ — WINTER INJURY — Preparing Golf Course Turfgrasses For Surviving Winter — LINK
√ — WINTER INJURY — Turfgrass Diseases & Disorders, Including Winter Injury — LINK
https://pesticidetruths.com/toc/a-look-at-references-turf-diseases/
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Diseases
Innovation ―
Suppressing Disease Problems
Removing Dew [ … ] Helps The Turf
To Dry Out More Quickly, Which In
Turn Lowers The Incidence Of Disease
Details ―
The following PRACTICES of DISEASE SUPPRESSION are valid, but they WILL NOT provide actual 100 PER CENT CONTROL.
The intensity of disease activity MAY be reduced, but it is IMPROBABLE that disease will be fully controlled without some use of fungicides.
Applications of conventional fungicides will still be necessary, ESPECIALLY PREVENTIVELY, although their frequency may be significantly reduced.
The PRACTICES that are employed for DISEASE SUPPRESSION can be classified into issues concerning SEVEN broad categories ― • mowing & dew removal • fertilization • irrigation • mechanical intervention • soil management • vegetation management • other practices.
The following details will provide recommendations for MOWING WHEN CONDITIONS ARE DRY to minimize the use of fungicides on the golf course ―
The PRACTICE OF REMOVING DEW before mowing can be performed by dragging a rubber hose between two utility vehicles.
And, the PRACTICE OF AVOIDING TO MOW until leaves are COMPLETELY DRY later in the day will DECREASE the spreading of disease, or STREAKING.
When conditions are dry, turf susceptibility will DECREASE for the following diseases ― • Brown Patch ( minimal decrease ) • Dollar Spot • Microdochium Patch ( a.k.a. Fusarium Patch ) • Pythium Blight.
According to Mr Douglas Meyer ―
During July and August at Cedarbrook, we spend an hour each morning REMOVING DEW from all the greens, tees, and fairways with a long rubber hose between two utility vehicles.
This helps the turf to DRY OUT more quickly, which in turn LOWERS THE INCIDENCE OF DISEASE.
Removing the morning dew has led to a thirty per cent REDUCTION IN FUNGICIDE application while still preserving healthy turf.
The DRIER TURF also facilitates mowing.
Clippings don’t clump as much, and the cut is cleaner.
Members, too, appreciate the DRIER CONDITIONS underfoot early in the morning.
Reference ―
√ — MEYER — Sonata In The Grass — LINK
For more information, explore the following links ―
√ — TURF DISEASE SUPPRESSION — Intro-Policy-Management — LINK
√ — TURF DISEASE SUPPRESSION — Mowing Practices — LINK
√ — TURF DISEASE SUPPRESSION — Occurrence Of Diseases — LINK
√ — TURF DISEASE SUPPRESSION — Vegetation Management — Shade — LINK
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The Great Douglas Meyer & His Innovative Practices
Bunkers
Innovation ―
Making Bunkers Perfect For Players
Golfers Want The Perfect Lie In The Bunker
Details ―
Bunkers ( a.k.a. sand traps ) are known as playing-hazards since they are designed to be impediments to the golfer’s progress toward the putting green.
They are shallow pits filled with sand, from which the ball is more difficult to play than from grass.
According to Mr Douglas Meyer ―
People want bunkers to be PERFECT.
They want the perfect lie in the bunker. [ … ]
A lot of people just don’t rake them.
Reference ―
√ — MEYER — Not A Thankless Job — LINK
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The Great Douglas Meyer & His Innovative Practices
Metal Shoe Spikes
Innovation ―
Eliminating Tearing-Up Problems
As A Turf Manager & A Golfer, I’m
Delighted With Results Of The Change
From Metal To Alternative Spikes
Details ―
In 1891, golf shoes with METAL SPIKES that screwed directly into the soles were introduced to help players stay anchored to the ground during a golf swing.
But the added traction came at a significant cost, by TEARING-UP ― • putting green surfaces • carpets • walk-ways • wooden bridges.
Then, along came the Softspike alternative in the 1990s.
According to Mr Douglas Meyer ―
From a maintenance stand-point, it’s great not to ruin mower blades with lost METAL SPIKES.
I find playing with ALTERNATIVE SPIKES easier on the legs and feet.
Overall, as a Turf Manager and a golfer, I’m delighted with results of the change from metal to ALTERNATIVE SPIKES at Cedarbrook.
Reference ―
√ — MEYER — Sonata In The Grass — LINK
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The Great Douglas Meyer & His Innovative Practices
Aerial Photography
Innovation ―
The Clever Use Of Manned Flight Long
Before Drones Were Common-Place
Details ―
In the 1990s, Mr Douglas Meyer was using AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH AIRPLANES decades before DRONES were common-place.
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY allowed Mr Meyer to survey and to evaluate all aspects of his golf courses.
According to Mr Douglas Meyer ―
There are a number of important uses I have found for AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY.
Assessing spring ice damage and examining drainage problems are examples.
Because ice damage generally occurs in low-lying areas with poor drainage, I try to fly after a heavy rain-storm to get pictures of areas on the fairways that have water accumulation.
These photographs then help provide support for drainage projects when you meet with your board of directors.
It is also an EXCELLENT TOOL for assessing turf disease.
Disease problems that appear endless can be outlined or delineated from the air.
In recent years, I have been experimenting with INFRA-RED PHOTOGRAPHY which provided a good indication of areas that are under stress.
Reference ―
√ — MEYER — Aerial Photography — LINK
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The Great Douglas Meyer & His Spirit Of Excellence
Hobby Enthusiasm
Mr Doug Meyer has been a COMPETITIVE LOW-HANDICAP GOLFER.
He and the Canadian team WON the Ransomes International Tournament Greenkeepers & Superintendents Golf Tournament in 1991 ―
The Canadian team of Tom Charters, a six handicap player from Weston, Bob Heron, nine handicap from Beacon Hall, DOUG MEYER, FIVE HANDICAP FROM CEDARBROOK, and Robbie Robinson, five handicap from Hidden Lake, ably led by team manager Ken Olsvik in addition to wives and supporters, were not at all down-hearted about the sudden turn of events and to prove the point gave away a few lapel badges with the Canadian maple leaf to people in the clubhouse over lunch.
Mr Meyer participated with the Canadian team to WIN two more tournaments in 1996 and 1998 ―
In 1996, CGSA members Thom Charters, Bob Heron, DOUG MEYER, and Dean Morrison, along with six representatives from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of American ( GCSAA ), and two from the Argentinean Golf Superintendents Association, represented « the Americas » against the « Rest of the World » and WON, at the very first Hayter International Cup, in England.
In 1998, Sylvain Alarie, Mike Baden, DOUG MEYER and Dean Piller WON AGAIN in Atlanta, Georgia. This event although, not officially a replacement for, does fill the void when the international competition originally involving teams representing various countries known as the Ransomes Tri-Annual International Golf Tournament was suspended.
Mr Meyer has been an EXPERT HOCKEY PLAYER, and has been a GREAT FAN of the Montreal Canadians hockey team.
He has also been an AVID COLLECTOR of golf and hockey paraphernalia.
According to Mr Meyer ―
I’ve got between 400 to 500 hickory-shafted clubs, a golf ball collection that dates back to the feathery ball, and a complete collection of Tom Morris irons.
[ … ]
Sometimes it’s more interesting than playing golf. [ … ]
It gets to the point where you just have too much and it’s no longer a passion, probably a SICKNESS.
Is collecting a sickness or a mental disorder ? 🙂
This type of hoarding is a mental health disorder characterized by a persistent and powerful difficulty in getting rid of collected items, regardless of their value. 🙂
Additionally, Mr Meyer has long been a GREAT MUSIC AFFICIONADO.
He has often enthusiastically introduced his friends to outstanding new releases such as ―
Music — Sinéad O’Connor — Nothing Compares 2 U
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References ―
√ — MEYER — Cedarbrook Golf & Country Club — LINK
√ — MEYER — Collection Probably A Sickness — LINK
√ — MEYER — Greenkeepers’ Associations & Golf — Ransomes International Tournament — LINK
√ — CGSA — History Of Trade Association — LINK
√ — MEYER — Ransomes International Tournament — Greenkeeper International — LINK
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The Great Douglas Meyer & His Spirit Of Excellence
Urban Legend
According to William H Gathercole ―
This is one of my favourite stories.
A long time ago, my first encounter with Mr Doug Meyer was at a provincial golf superintendents’ convention.
At the time, he was an official with the local trade association.
At this particular convention, I knew absolutely no one, including Mr Meyer.
We were all milling around in a hallway, waiting for the opening of the doors to the convention hall.
While waiting, I struck up a conversation with several people.
During our exchange of pleasantries, one person unexpectedly stopped talking, and began gazing intently down the hallway.
He’s coming, he said reverently.
Who’s coming ?, I asked.
He’s here, he’s coming.
More and more people turned their gaze down the hallway.
Everyone quit chattering
The crowd became eerily silent, frozen in place, holding their breaths.
In the distance, the crowd parted open, and a man emerged.
It was like Moses dividing the waters. 🙂
The man was steadfast in his walk, his eyes filled with steely resolve, his beard Christ-like, and he was obviously unaware that he was the overwhelming center of attention.
As he walked past us, we could see his right hand firmly grasping the handle of a briefcase, as if it contained the secrets of the ages. 🙂
The doors to the convention hall were opened, allowing him to disappear from view, just like an apparition at Fatima. 🙂
With the grand entrance over, the crowd then resumed its chatter and became animated again.
Someone near me said, That was him.
That was who ?, I asked.
Doug Meyer. Doug Meyer.
And who is Doug Meyer ?, I asked.
Everyone looked at me with incredulity.
I had somehow offended them with my ignorance of their reverence.
Mr Meyer was clearly a hero, an icon, and an urban legend.
He was the saviour of our profession.
Now that he had arrived, all would be well.
Before the convention ended, I did actually introduce myself to Mr Meyer.
He was busy, strong, and determined, with little time available, but, nonetheless, he took a few moments to get to know me.
As we talked, he was studying those documents that he took out of his briefcase.
Did these documents really contain the secrets of the ages ?, I wondered.
Throughout the next several decades, his successes and his innovations would definitely lead to the great betterment of the profession.
Little did I know that he would become the superintendents’ greatest modern influence ever.
Perhaps he would become the saviour of our profession.
Our talk was soon cut short.
It had been a long day at the convention.
He packed his documents, closed his briefcase, and said, I must get back home to Lynn.
Lynn was his beloved wife and a huge influence on his career.
He would talk about her, and compliment her, all the time.
Doug and I would meet and talk several times in the coming months.
Little did either of us know that, one year later, I would be keeping him company, for many hours into the night, while his wife was giving birth to their first child, their daughter Karen.
In fact, I was the third person to have ever beheld her, after Doug and Lynn.
Many years later, as a teenager, Karen accompanied her Dad to one of my seminars.
During breaks, Doug would hold court with fellow-superintendents, while his daughter clung lovingly to him.
Clearly, he was not only a successful industry leader, he was also a great beloved father.
This is one of my favourite stories.
For decades, I have recounted this story many times.
And there are many more stories to tell. 🙂
I am grateful.
Doug and I have known one another for over forty years.
He has been my inspiration, my mentor, and my friend.
He was the only person who ever bothered to inquire about my well-being soon after my serious nearly-unsurvivable motor vehicle accident.
To most in the profession, he has been held in reverence as a hero and a legendary icon.
Almost an urban legend.
All superintendents must also be grateful.
Nothing compares to Mr Douglas Meyer.
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Career Summary
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2020 |
Award |
Life-Time Membership ― Canadian |
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2020 |
Award |
Life-Time Membership |
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2001 – 2020 |
Appointment |
Turf Manager ⁄ Superintendent |
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2013 – Present |
Ongoing |
Business Short Course |
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2009 – Present |
Ongoing |
Turfgrass Management Short |
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2008 |
Award |
Distinguished Service Award ― Quebec |
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2006 – Present |
Professional |
Master Superintendent ― Canadian |
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2004 |
Award |
Superintendent of the Year |
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2004 |
Award |
Superintendent of the Year ― Canadian |
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2004 |
Host |
Centennial Celebrations : Canadian Amateur Championship ― Beaconsfield Golf Club |
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2002 – Present |
Ongoing |
Turf Management Short Course |
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1999 – 2001 |
Appointment |
Regional Manager ⁄ Superintendent : |
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1999 – 2001 |
Appointment |
Turf Manager ⁄ Superintendent ― |
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1999 – 2001 |
Appointment |
Builder ― Construction of Le Maître |
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1999 – 2001 |
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Builder ― Preliminary Work for the |
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1998 |
Appointment |
President : 1 Term ― Canadian Golf |
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1998 |
Represented Canada |
Canadian Team Win ― Ransomes Tri-Annual |
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1996 |
Represented Canada |
Canadian Team Win ― First Hayter |
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1991 – 1999 |
Volunteer |
Representing Quebec On The |
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1991 |
Represented Canada |
Canadian Team Win ― Ransomes |
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1990 |
Award |
Superintendent of the Year ― Quebec |
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1990 |
Host |
Fall Field Day ― Canadian Golf |
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1987 |
Educational |
RCGA Rules of Golf ― |
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1986 – 2007 |
Volunteer |
Member of the Board of Directors ― |
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1984 & 1985 |
Appointment |
President : 2 Terms ― Quebec |
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1983 – Present |
Ongoing |
Certified Golf Course Superintendent : Golf |
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1981 |
Educational |
Mr Meyer & Mr William H Gathercole |
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1978 – 1980 |
Educational |
Canadian Diploma in Horticulture |
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1977 |
Educational |
Turf Management Short Course ― University of Guelph |
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1976 – Present |
Joined |
Member ― Quebec Golf |
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1976 – 1978 |
Educational |
Ontario Diploma in Horticulture : |
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1975 – 1998 |
Appointment |
Turf Manager ⁄ Superintendent ― |
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1975 – Present |
Volunteer |
Member ― Canadian Golf |
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1972 – 1974 |
Employed |
Research Technician |
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1970 – 1972 |
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Summer Worker ― Cutten Club |
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1970 – 1972 |
Educational |
Associate Diploma in Turfgrass Science |
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1968 – 1969 |
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Summer Worker |
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1951 |
Birth |
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Background Information
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Of The Green Space Industry
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Dr Jack L Eggens
The Great Communicator
https://pesticidetruths.com/2013/09/17/dr-jack-l-eggens-1936-2013-the-great-communicator-2013-08-26/
Dr Robert ( Bob ) Wesley Sheard
Hero & Legendary Icon Of The Sports Turf Industry
https://pesticidetruths.com/2013/09/17/dr-jack-l-eggens-1936-2013-the-great-communicator-2013-08-26/
Dr James B Beard
The Pope Of Turfgrass
Mr Otto Jangl
The Lion Of The Green Space Industry
Mr Don Gordon
The Gentleman Who Saved
The Green Space Industry
Mr Gordon Witteveen
Canada’s Greatest Golf Course Superintendent
Mr David S Gourlay Sr
The True Gentleman & Great Founder
Of The Modern Golf Industry
Mr Douglas Meyer
The Last Great Leader Of The Golf
Industry’s Failing Trade Associations
Mr Des Rice
The Professional Lawn Care
Industry’s Greatest Businessman
Mr Claude Roberge
Hero & Pioneer Of The Turfgrass Industry
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