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Previous events hosted by facility:2007-2012 Zurich Classic of NewOrleans1421 Research Park Drive • Lawrence, KS 66049-3859 • 800-472-7878 • www.gcsaa.orgGCSAA Tournament Fact SheetPGA TourZurich Classic of New OrleansApril 25 - 28, 2013TPC LouisianaNew Orleans, La.Golf Course ManagementInformationGCSAA Class A Director, Golf CourseMaintenance Operations:Robb R. ArnoldAvailability to media:Contact Robb R. Arnold by phone 504-436-4260; cell 954-821-7198; fax 504-436-4269; emailrobbarnold@pgatourtpc.comEducation:B.S., Crop Science/Turf Management,Washington State University, Pullman,Wash., 1999Years as a GCSAA member: 16GCSAA affiliated chapter:Louisiana-Mississippi Golf CourseSuperintendents AssociationYears at this course: 7Number of maintenance employees: 32Number of tournament volunteers: 20Previous positions:2003-2006, Golf Course SuperintendentTPC Heron Bay, Coral Springs, Fla.;2005-2006, Golf CourseSuperintendent, TPC Eagle Trace andTPC Heron Bay, Coral Springs, Fla.;2000-2003, Assistant Superintendent,TPC Heron Bay, Coral Springs, Fla.Previous tournament preparation:2007-2012 Zurich Classic of NewOrleans, TPC Louisiana, New Orleans,La.; 2006 Champions Tour QualifyingTournament (final stage), TPC EagleTrace, Coral Springs, Fla.; 2000-2003Honda Classic, TPC Heron Bay, CoralSprings, Fla.Course statisticsAverage tee size: 2,000 sq. ft.Tournament Stimpmeter: 11 ft.Average green size: 5,700 sq. ft.Soil conditions: Sand cappedRounds per year: 33,000Green construction soil mix:USGA (85% sand; 15% peat)Acres of fairway: 45Source of water: Lake, well, city waterAcres of rough: 60Drainage conditions: GoodSand bunkers: 71Water hazards: 5Course ratingsYardage Par Rating SlopeClub 5121 72 69.7 119Players 6210 72 69.8 129Tournament 6668 72 72.3 131Dye 7010 72 73.9 135PGA Tour 7520 72 76.6 138Course characteristicsTeesFairwaysGreensRoughPrimaryGrassesTifSportbermudagrassTifSportbermudagrassMini verdebermudagrassTifSportbermudagrassHeight of Cut0.38"0.5"0.13"2"

Environmentalmanagement/featuresTPC Louisiana is an Audubon CertifiedCooperative Sanctuary. TPC Louisiana is thesecond golf course in Louisiana to achievecertification, and the 798 th facility world-wide.The ACSP is an education and certificationprogram that helps golf courses protect ourenvironment and preserve the natural heritageof the game of golf.All of the lakes at TPC Louisiana are designedto capture all course run-off. All of thechemical/fertilizer mix and storage facilities, aswell as the equipment wash areas, are fullycontained to eliminate any hazardous wasterelease to the environment.Chemicals and fertilizers are only applied on anas-needed basis and only after proper testingand documented history has been taken.Wildlife on the courseAlligator; Armadillo; Blue heron; Coyote; Deer;Ducks; Fish; Fox; Hawk; Mallard duck; Osprey;Rabbit; Raccoon; Serveral different species ofbirds; Snakes; Squirrel; Turkey; TurtleInteresting and historical courserelatedfactsLuke Farabaugh, General ManagerBrian Long, PGA Professional/Director of GolfPGA Tour Inc., Club OwnerGolf course management factsFor additional information please visit theGCSAA association news section or contact theCommunications Department at 800-472-7878.GCSAA is a leading golf organization and hasas its focus golf course management. Since1926, GCSAA has been the top professionalassociation for the men and women whomanage golf courses in the United States andworldwide. From its headquarters in Lawrence,Kan., the association provides education,information and representation to nearly 18,000members in more than 72 countries. GCSAA'smission is to serve its members, advance theirprofession and enhance the enjoyment, growthand vitality of the game of golf. Find GCSAA onFacebook, follow GCSAA on Twitter, and visitGCSAA at www.gcsaa.org. The EnvironmentalInstitute for Golf is the philanthropicorganization of the GCSAA, and has as itsmission to foster sustainability throughresearch, awareness, education, programs andscholarships for the benefit of golf coursemanagement professionals, golf facilities andthe game. Visit www.eifg.org.The course is 7,520 yards long and a stern testfor PGA Tour players and guests. The course isdesigned to give players a good shot, butchallenge their shot making ability. The rough isnot severe but there is plenty of trouble ifplayers stray from the fairways.Course architect/date: Pete Dye, 2003Other key course personnelAdam Drewyor, GCSAA Class C AssistantSuperintendent ISteven Ashburner, Assistant Superintendent IIDave Pons, Equipment Manager