Landscape Supply, Inc. is a 3rd generation turf & ornamental distribution company that strives very hard to provide professional service to golf courses throughout the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. 'Giving back to the industries that support our company' is one of the 12 Core Values at Landscape Supply, Inc. Our company founded the BMP Golf Tournament Fundraiser as a way to implement this core value.

Now in the 6th year, the BMP Golf Tournament Fundraiser has grown beyond the level that we ever anticipated. We are very grateful for and proud of the effort by so many to create a fundraiser that will help the VGCSA continue their efforts with the BMP cause.

We want to thank our many sponsors for their financial contributions. We would not have raised over $23,000 for this year's BMP Tournament without their leadership and commitment to Virginia's golf industry.

Many of our supplier sponsors are among us today. If you see them, please take a moment and thank them for their generous contributions.

In addition to our sponsors, Landscape Supply, Inc. would like to thank the VGCSA for allowing us to create this fundraiser. The Environmental BMPs, created by theVGCSA and allied resources will prove to be a monumental document that will steward Virginia's golf industry for the next generation of industry leaders.

Enjoy a great day of golf at one of the finest courses in the country. On behalf of all of Landscape Supply, Inc, THANK YOU for participating.

Thank you,

Kevin Connelly
Vice President
Landscape Supply, Inc.

The Virginia Golf Course Superintendents Association (VGCSA) has published Environmental Best Management Practices for Virginia's Golf Courses. This document provides summary best management practices (BMPs) and accompanying recommendations specifically adapted for golf courses in Virginia, using the results of current research, the experience of golf course superintendents in implementing BMPs, golf industry representatives, and State regulators. Implementation of BMPs specific to Virginia's environment minimizes nutrient loading to waterways, decreases pesticide runoff and conserves water while preserving the quality experience Virginia's golfers are accustomed to. Furthermore, the adoption of BMPs helps to achieve Total Maximum Daily Load goals established by the US Environmental Protection Agency for the Chesapeake Bay.

The BMPs are divided into chapters covering all aspects of golf course design, construction, and operation:
- planning, design, and construction
- irrigation
- surface water management
- water quality monitoring
- nutrient management
- cultural practices
- integrated pest management
- pesticide management
- maintenance operations

The BMPs were published in cooperation with representatives of Virginia Tech, Virginia governmental agencies, allied associations of the Virginia Golf Council, and private sector partners. It is available on the VGCSA www.vgcsa.org/BMPs. Ongoing BMP work is focused on water quality monitoring.