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TL1301-proof 11/22/12 9:35 AM Page 1 IN PROFILE GARTH BEETSTRA CONSTRUCTION LTD. GRIGGS BROTHERS Science Based Nutritional IPM Strategies For All Your Construction Needs Formed in 2001, Garth Beetstra Construction Ltd, based in Canmore, AB is a golf course construction business providing quality construction services to the golf course industry throughout Canada and Europe, owned and operated by Garth Beetstra. Grigg Brothers is a science-based foliar and granular fertilizer company based in Albion, Idaho. The amino acid based formulation chemistry has enabled Grigg Brothers to become a worldwide leader in nutritional IPM strategies for golf and sports turf managers. GARTH RECENTLY COMPLETED WILDSTONE After receiving a Turfgrass Management Diploma from Fairview College (class of 1984), Garth started working with renowned golf course architecht Les Furber and his company Golf Design Services, working with Les on many of his projects during the construction boom in the 80's and 90's. Branching out in 2001 Garth continued his relationship with Les, building courses in western Canada, Maritimes, Switzerland and Czech Republic. Working with Les, his recent projects include locally: Bootleg Gap – Marysville, BC Trickle Creek Golf Club – Kimberley, BC Silvertip Golf Resort – Canmore, AB Redstone Golf Resort – Rossland, BC And internationally: Beroun Golf Club – Beroun, Czech Republic Karlstein Golf Resort – Karlstein, Czech Republic Klosters Golf Resort – Klosters, Switzerland In 2010 Garth had the opportunity to complete the Gary Player design Wildstone Golf Club in Cranbrook, B.C. Renovations are a big part of Garth's business as new course construction has slowed down. Renovations include: Canmore Golf and Curling Club – Canmore, AB Salmon Arm Golf Club – Salmon Arm, BC Henderson Lake Golf Club – Lethbridge, AB Kananaskis Country Golf Club – Kananaskis, AB In 2012 Garth finished the back nine redesign & construction at Estevan Woodlawn G.C & started renovation work at the Weyburn G.C & theYork Lake G.C in Yorkton Sask all with designer Les Furber. With over 25 years in the business Garth is still going strong and is committed to providing quality service for all your golf course construction needs. Primary Contact: ................. Garth Beetstra Tel: .................................... 403-678-7051 Email:......................... gbeetstr@gmail.com 34 WESTERN CANADA TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION IMAGE COURTESY WILDSTONE FEATURE PRODUCT HUTCHESON SAND AND MIXES Our Sand Makes The Difference Hutcheson Sand & Mixes located in Huntsville, Ontario with satellite locations in Quebec and BC has been providing the golf course industry with innovative sand solutions for over 30 years. From topdressing sand to rootzone materials and bunker sand to divot mixes their products can be found on golf courses and sports fields across Canada and the United States. HUTCHESON SPORTS FIELD TOPDRESSING SAND HUTCHESON BUNKER SAND Not all phosphite containing products are created the same, and turf managers should select products proven to get results. Grigg Brothers Proven Foliar fertilizer technology (Gaussoin et al., 2009) provides the most efficient and safe nutrient and phosphite source on the market today. The Proven Foliar technology provides turfgrass professionals with a diverse range of nutritional and elicitor products to efficiently satisfy agronomic objectives. Extensive independent research has identified the reputation of Grigg Brothers Foliar Fertilizers and GreenSpec granular products as proven, tested and trusted. For more information visit www.griggbros.com. Primary Contact: .................... Matt Nelson Tel: ...................................... 208.421.2512 Email: ....................... matt@griggbros.com Website:....................... www.griggbros.com Says Angelo Capannelli, VP Sales and Marketing, "We take great pride in producing and sourcing materials that meet the most exacting specifications of the turf industry." Meticulous attention is given to correct particle sizing and proper blending to ensure these specifications are met. Hutcheson Sand & Mixes has worked diligently with golf course superintendents, architects and golf course constructors to produce approximately 60 products to service this industry and we continue with this commitment today. In addition…. we are extremely proud of the affiliation we've had and continue to have with the CGSA and their regional associations and we look forward to supporting these members through our presence at the upcoming trade shows and seminars." Primary Contact: ............ Angelo Capannelli Tel: ................................ 1-800-461-5521 Email: ..... acapannelli@hutchesonsand.com Website ............... www.hutchesonsand.com