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2008 NGCOA Annual Conference Golf Industry Show

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2008 NGCOA Annual Conference Golf Industry Show

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    5. How was golf brought into water issues of State (2001) Lanier GC told that their permit would not be renewed (look for alternate water source because current water supply being turned off!) Failure of partner (Urban Ag Council) to advocate on behalf of golf for Outdoor Water Rules

    8. No Water, No Grass, No Business NGCOA January 31, 2008 Mark Esoda, CGCS

    9. “We live in the world’s most technically sophisticated society, yet we are now right back where we were three thousand years ago, praying for rain.” Garrett Ward, Texas Drought 1997

    11. Water Task Force Negotiated revisions to the outdoor water rules Negotiated adding Turf Grass water quality to Reuse Guidelines Produced Georgia Golf is Green Produced a handbook on the Reuse Guidelines Produced and Economic survey (PGA)

    16. “Water is the true wealth in a dry land; without it, the land is worthless or nearly so. And if you control the water, you control the land that depends on it.” Wallace Stegner Beyond the Hundredth Meridian, 1954

    17. Technical Efforts in State Water Planning Representation on the Technical Advisory committee for Conservation Representation on the Technical Advisory committee for Reuse Representation on the State Wide Advisory Council

    18. Progress so far Change Outdoor Water Rules Developed Relationships in EPD Participating on the Water Conservation Implementation Plan Entered into agreement with EPD to have 75% of GGCSA member courses on Best Management Practices for Water Conservation

    19. No Water, No Grass, No Business!

    20. Best Management Practices for Water Conservation

    21. Best Management Practices 2 broad options for adopting and implementing answers to environmental issues: 1) Mandated Rigid Regulations - “one size fits all” - rules 2) Best Management Practices - site specific - flexibility

    22. Best Management Practices BMPs for pesticides and fertilizer Best – based on best current science Management – allows site specific management Practices – implemented practices that are ongoing

    23. Best Management Practices Characteristics of BMP approaches: 1) science based which provides activities that can be documented and monitored 2) whole-systems based where multiple strategies are used 3) site-specific management which allows flexibility for the site to meet environmental goal

    24. Best Management Practices Characteristics of BMP approaches: 4) input is controlled to apply: a) only what is needed b) at the lowest rate needed c) only when needed 5) values education, experience, and training 6) allows for integration of new concepts, devices, etc 7) proactive

    25. Best Management Practices No single factor that will achieve maximum water conservation on a site – it is adjustments within the whole system that produce successful BMPs

    26. Best Management Practices

    27. Best Management Practices Economics of irrigation on golf courses 1) cost of water 2) cost to irrigate - pump house/system expense - pump house/controller power - pump house/controller/sprinkler repairs - staff hours for repairs, scouting, hand watering, traffic control - testing 3) management practices - cultivation, wetting agents/PGR’s

    28. BMP Template Water Conservation Plan for golf courses as developed by University of Georgia - Drs. Bob Carrow and Clint Waltz - Draft Outline – 5 key areas - Site Assessment - Overall Water Needs - Best Management Practices - Water Conservation Plan - Attachments

    34. Best Management Practices Memorandum of Agreement - stated that 75% response from Association membership by May 2007 response handed in – 91% !!! Letter of Commendation from Governor Perdue in October 2007 recognizing water conservation efforts

    36. Why Enter an Agreement - Golf Public Relations value Community Problem which Golf is part of the Community Education of public and regulators Take Action (be proactive) Value in the Legislative arena Hope for good unintended consequences

    37. Why Enter an Agreement - EPD I don’t know Fits the outdoor water management plan Baby Steps? Proof of action (real numbers) Fits the mission of DNR Unintended Consequences (help with water war??)

    38. Issues One sided Leadership vs. Rank and File Timing Expense Industry Support No Exit Strategy No Strategy on how to move forward

    39. Conclusions Possible to do Has great potential Heavy Lifting (Who?) Low hanging fruit vs. long term gain Fragile culture Relationship building and subject matter experts – committee positions

    40. The Future 2008 review and change Outdoor Water Rules – Negotiate changes beneficial to Golf Participate in all planning efforts by the EPD Conservation Practices For Golf Work with Legislators to protect Golf Storage is a must

    41. Business Practices will change Recording and reporting – How much saved Manage for conservation Reduction of waste – leaks, impervious surface Continuing education – get credit for our credentials Rain sensors Permittee responsibilities

    42. Other water issues Water Quality Storm Water Management Reuse – Creating a market

    45. “What we call man’s power over nature turns out to be a power exercised by some men over other men with nature as its instrument.” C.S. Lewis, The Abolition of Man, 1947

    46. Thank You!

    47. No Water, No Grass, No Business Chris Cupit, GM & Owner Rivermont Golf & Country Club

    48. Lake Lanier, Georgia Full Pool - 1071” November 2007 - 1052” Water Capacity down to 42% 22% of lake surface GONE No Water

    49. No Grass Despite being excellent stewards of our resources and despite having 95% plus of our courses certified in BMP’s, the Georgia EPD went to a Level 4 drought response and restricted golf course water use to GREENS ONLY In the summer, many courses will use more than 100,000 gallons per day in normal circumstances Golf course use of water for “recreation” makes our industry...

    50. an easy......

    51. Golf Courses as Businesses A “typical” golf course: Initiation Fee of $10,000 and monthly dues of $350 500 Members 65-100 Employees Sit on 150+ acres

    52. More Numbers Average revenues of $4MM to $4.5 MM In Georgia alone, golf is a multi- billion dollar industry providing green space, jobs, tax revenue and of course, great fun. Yet, 2006-07 saw record contraction in the industry and decreasing margins for operators. Golf participation and rounds played have already been “flat” for years

    53. Water Costs If water is rationed, golfers (consumer) must accept different playing conditions If water is restricted or the industry becomes a target for increased regulation someone will pay! $$$$$$$ More regulation will demand funding and who is a great target? “Rich” golfers and their clubs!

    54. Choices for Owners 99% of owners are not “vanity” owners like Trump or Wynn Most courses are still “smallish” operators who depend on a single club for livelihood More downward pressure on rounds played or increased costs for water usage will result in owners looking at an “exit strategy” 150+ acres of developable land in suburban locations???

    55. No Business

    56. Golf has a great story to tell This should not be the water legacy

    57. This should be

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