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Paul Richards

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Course Restoration Conference
« on: August 03, 2002, 04:36:52 AM »
Came across this in this week's issue of Golfweek.  

Anyone planning on attending?

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Golf Course Restoration Conference

 Date
Sunday, November 03, 2002
to
Tuesday, November 05, 2002
Location
Colonial Williamsburg Resort
PO Box 1776
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Registration
Individual
       Early Bird  ($595.00 - Expires 9/15/02)    Register Now!
       Regular  ($650.00)    Register Now!
 

Description
 Tournament Contact  
 Armand Cimaroli
 (877) 805-4653
 Email Contact  
 
Make Your Course the Best it Can Be ?
This Conference Will Make the Difference

Are you considering to restore a golf course to its original design?

Then this conference is a can’t-miss-event for you. You’ll learn the best methods for your course when choosing your architect and planning the reconstruction for a smooth and cost-effective implementation.

Superintendent News has gathered the most respected restoration authorities in the industry to educate you. Experts include authors of golf course restoration publications, renowned golf course architects, financial advisors, along with course owners who will give you insight learned from their recently completed projects. This event should be a priority investment, whether you’re contemplating or have already begun the restoration process.

Expect to experience gracious Southern hospitality in a world-class setting at the Colonial Williamsburg Resort, a new $100-million dollar golf resort in beautiful Williamsburg, Va.

*Conference package includes seminars, opening reception, lunch and dinners.

Accommodation Information:
To receive the discounted resort rates below when making reservations, you must mention the Superintendent News/Golfweek Restoration Conference to receive these special conference rates at these resorts:

• Williamsburg Woodlands: $120*
• Williamsburg Lodge: $185*
• Williamsburg Lodge Deluxe: $220*
For reservations call: 1-877-805-4653
* plus tax

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"Something has to change, otherwise the never-ending arms race that benefits only a few manufacturers will continue to lead to longer courses, narrower fairways, smaller greens, more rough, more expensive rounds, and other mechanisms that will leave golf's future in doubt." -  TFOG

Paul Richards

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Re: Course Restoration Conference
« Reply #1 on: August 03, 2002, 06:55:38 PM »
Is no one attending this important conference? ??? :-[ >:(
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"Something has to change, otherwise the never-ending arms race that benefits only a few manufacturers will continue to lead to longer courses, narrower fairways, smaller greens, more rough, more expensive rounds, and other mechanisms that will leave golf's future in doubt." -  TFOG

Brad Klein

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Re: Course Restoration Conference
« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2002, 09:25:26 PM »
Paul, I meant to post this in a few days, but we have several dozen registrants already. Confirmed participants/presenters include:

architects: Tom Doak, Ron Forse, Gil Hanse, Rees Jones, Ron Prichard, Steve Smyers, Bobby Weed, Mike Young

planners: Larry Hirsch, Jim McLoughlin, Don Rhodes

turf heads: Terry Buchen, Dave Oatis, Frank Rossi

builders: John A. "Chip" McDonald, Bob Wilshire

superintendents: Ryan Blair, Pat Krickseonaitis, Chris Sykes

plus 3-4 general managers/green chairman on the program
 
Nov. 3-5 in Williamsburgh, Virg. We're open to progam suggestions/participation. Any information needed, contact me at igolfbadly@aol.com
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A_Clay_Man

Re: Course Restoration Conference
« Reply #3 on: August 04, 2002, 07:37:55 AM »
Is it just me or is the location, a new $100 million golf resort, a strange place to hold such a conference?

 ::)
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Kevin Rawley

Re: Course Restoration Conference
« Reply #4 on: August 04, 2002, 11:21:43 AM »
Why's Golfweek charging so much to attend this conference ? To cover appearance fees for the architects???
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Willie_Dow

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Re: Course Restoration Conference
« Reply #5 on: August 04, 2002, 03:20:28 PM »
Is there a "walk-in fee"????
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Paul Richards

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Re: Course Restoration Conference
« Reply #6 on: August 05, 2002, 04:48:58 AM »
Dave:

actually, looking at the list of architects, it makes one think that in a "perfect world" there would be NO carts!
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Brad Klein

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Re: Course Restoration Conference
« Reply #7 on: August 05, 2002, 06:00:04 AM »
A Clay Man, what's wrong with having it at a resort with good conference accommodations? As for restoration, the Golden Horseshoe Course there has just been through one.

Mr. Rawlery, perhaps you have not been to business/golf conferences, but the regiostration fee certainly compares favorably with other such events. And no one is getting an appearance fee.
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A_Clay_Man

Re: Course Restoration Conference
« Reply #8 on: August 05, 2002, 07:25:53 AM »
Brad- I don't believe I said anything was wrong with the site for conference sakes.

I just cringe everytime I hear about these mega projects.

and,

I suppose I would have reacted differently if the words 'golf resort' weren't used.
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TAyotte

Re: Course Restoration Conference
« Reply #9 on: August 05, 2002, 08:49:40 AM »
As far as a site for the conference, Williamsburg is a great choice.  They did a great job on the restoration of the Golden Horseshoe Gold Course.  I can't imagine the course renovation cost that much.  It's still very much the same course it was before the renovation (except that the tees, greens and bunkers have all been restored).

I think most of the $100 million was sunk into the renovation of the Williamsburg Inn and a few of the other surrounding hotels.

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