Today is National Golf Day and our industry is presenting the values and improtance of golf to Congress in Washington DC. Peter McDonough is a friend, colleague, and leader in environmental stewardship. The Golf Course Superintendent at the Keswick Club in Charlottesville, Peter has a passion for the profession of the Golf Course Superintendent and has advocated the profession for many years. Today, Peter represents our national association, the Golf Course Superintendent's Association of America, in front of Congress for National Golf Day. Peter has led the charge nationally and especially in Virginia to grow the game of golf and to promote the environmental stewardship that our profession is so proud of. Peter chaired the committee that created the 214 page book, Environmental Best Management Practices for Virginia's Golf Courses. This book summarizes best management practices
(BMPs) and provides details in accompanying recommendations specifically
adapted for golf courses in Virginia with an
emphasis on the protection of water quality. Our industry is very proud to be represented by Peter in Washington for National Golf Day.
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| From left to right, Peter McDonough, Donna Johnson, President of the Virginia Agribusiness Council, Governor McDonnell, and Jeff Berg, Superintendent at Goose Creek Golf Club. This picture was taken during the presentation of the Environmental Best Management Practices. |
Another friend and colleague, Abby Bomboske, Director of Catering and Special Events, will be leaving Willow Oaks to pursue a new career with Capital One in McLean, Virginia. Abby's last day was today and the club surprised her with a going away party. Abby will be very hard to replace but in the interim, Edmund Mielck, the Clubhouse Manager, will be assuming the responsibilities of the position. Please join us in wishing Abby Bomboske the best of luck with her new
career.
