IVI-GOLF/Sandtrapper is excited to introduce a new and independent External Educational Series packaged for the GCSAA.  As a GCSAA Silver Partner, IVI-GOLF/Sandtrapper has developed “Bunkers360”, a GCSAA accredited Education Program focusing exclusively on bunker construction, renovation, and maintenance. There are four events scheduled for 2008 beginning with a 4/8 event with the Virginia GCSA and a 5/19 event with the Michigan GCSA.

Within the program, golf course Superintendents, General Managers, and Owners will have the opportunity to learn from industry professionals, including those from the ranks of the ASGCA and the GCBAA.  Topics will include: Bunkers and the Master Plan, Designing for Maintenance, Restoration and Renovation, Budget Considerations, Project Management, Guidelines for Communicating to the Members/Golfer, Financing, and more.

Bunkers360 will consist of approximately 4 hours of training balanced by an actual on-site bunker project.  Attendees will have the opportunity to interact in a “hands-on” setting, reinforcing the classroom training.  Attendees completing the course will have access to a “Bunker Toolbox” which will include speaker outlines/notes, project planning templates, tutorials, presentation tools, and sample spreadsheets.

"We're very excited about being a GCSAA Silver partner and launching Bunkers360," said John Brauer, Global Sales Manager. "Our goal is to provide a meaningful contribution to the industry and we believe that continuing education and professional development is the key”.

We invite you to explore the site and to become more familiar with the program.