TurfNet Superintendent of the Year...

During the recently completed Golf Industry Show in San Antonio, Texas the TurfNet Superintendent of the Year was announced. For the first time ever, this year there was a tie. Instead of a tiebreaker, it was decided to award co-superintenedents of the year. Rick Tegtmeier, director of grounds at Des Moines Golf and Country Club in Iowa and Jorge Croda, superintendent at Southern Oaks Golf Club in Burleson, Texas were the two winners.

The five finalists seated (L to R) Jorge Croda of Southern Oaks Golf Club in Burleson, Texas, Mark Hoban of Rivermont Golf Club in Johns Creek, Georgia, Chris Ortmeier of the Champions Club in Houston, Texas, Josh Pope of the Old White Course at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia and Rick Tegtmeier of Des Moines Golf and Country Club in Des Moines, Iowa.

Stephanie Schwenke of Syngenta, presents Jorge Croda (left) and Rick Tegtmeier (right) with the Superintendent of the Year award.

You can watch the award presentation video by clicking HERE