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ASTA's 126th Annual Convention
June 20 – 24, 2009
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Gainey Ranch Resort & Spa
Scottsdale, AZ

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Golf Club

Golf Tournament
Sunday, June 21
7:30 a.m.
(Shotgun start)
Gainey Ranch Golf Club
Cost: $145 per person

Sponsored by Becker Underwood, Precision Seed Coaters, Seeds, Inc., the Seed Trade Association of Arizona, and Turf Merchants, Inc.

Free transportation provided from the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale

Play one of the top rated golf courses in the country, exclusively available only to private members and Hyatt Regency Scottsdale guests. Surrounded by incredible scenery, Gainey Ranch Golf Club offers an exciting year-round challenge for golfers of any skill level. Each of the three distinct nine-hole courses of our Scottsdale Arizona golf resort, designed by Benz and Poellot, offers a different experience for players. The ASTA Tournament will include The Lakes course, which features varied terrain in a garden-like setting and plays around a variety of water features, and Arroyo, the longest and most open course, which features a meandering desert wash that provides a natural hazard throughout the nine. Rated one of the top 75 golf courses in the United States by Golf Digest and one of the top 100 resort golf courses in the world by Golf Magazine, Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch provides world-class facilities for golfers, including a fully-equipped pro shop and resort boutique, cart service with beverages and snacks, three putting greens, a full service practice facility, equipment rental, including clubs, club storage, club fittings, restaurant and outdoor patio.

 

Gary Arthur Memorial 5K Fun Run/Walk
Sunday, June 21
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Cost: $25 per person
Sponsored by the Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies, Beck’s Hybrids, Indiana Crop Improvement Association and SGS

Tour the grounds of Gainey Ranch on your first morning in Scottsdale! The Gary Arthur Memorial 5K Fun Run/Walk is an easy-going, fun and great way to enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings while networking and getting some exercise! This event is held in honor of the late Gary Arthur, ASTA’s former 2007 first vice chairman of the Board, who often participated in the 5K Fun Run with his family during his many years of attendance at the ASTA Annual Convention.

All participants receive a T-shirt and complimentary continental breakfast. Prizes are awarded for the best times. The Fun Run leaves conveniently from just outside the Spa Avania at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale, where a healthy continental buffet will be provided both before and after the event. Come join in this fun and meaningful event!

 

 

  
 
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