I recently started writing and accumulating material and data in order to achieve my main goal for 2022-2023. That goal is to create a Highlands Country Club facility BMP Manual that is 100% specific to our operation. In the future, I think these types of things will be required for most all industries, especially those that have the ability to impact that natural environment.
Golf Course BMPs offer guidelines for Superintendents to manage their facilities in an efficient and environmentally sustainable manner. The manual will document all of the science based practices and management techniques that we employ that often go unnoticed but are extremely important to recognize. Not only will it highlight topics like my philosophy on turfgrass fertility programs and chemical applications, but it will serve as course standards document of sorts as well. It will dive deep into all the environmental programs and certifications we've achieved over the years and continue to remain committed to, like Audubon International, for example.
This manual is a valuable tool for green and golf committee members (particularly as an orientation tool for new committee members) or any members in general who are interested and even media outlets depending on a specific situation. This is a time consuming commitment and something I started in October. My goal is to have it completed by April and this is something I will be talking about periodically in future blog posts. Stay tuned...