Golf tournament volunteering doâs and donâts January 27, 2022 A veteran volunteer at professional golf tournaments shares tips for excelling in the role and getting the most out of your time inside the ropes.
GCMâs Industry News Digest: January 2022 January 27, 2022 The latest golf course product and industry news, curated for golf course superintendents and other turf industry professionals.
FMCâs âGive Back to Local Chaptersâ totals $33K in donations January 20, 2022 Thirty GCSAA chapters benefited from funds given by the program in 2021. Chapter leaders share just how those gifts have made an impact for their members.
Travis Cook receives GCSAAâs first Emerging Leader Award January 18, 2022 While climbing the career ladder, the superintendent has also compiled a stellar record of industry service.
Hydromulch for winter green protection January 13, 2022 On a links-style course in Nebraska, where winter winds are inhospitable to turf and traditional covers, a superintendent uses hydromulch to see greens through to spring.
Jack Fry honored with GCSAAâs Outstanding Contribution Award January 11, 2022 A fixture in turfgrass education, the scientist and researcher has influenced the expertise and career paths of many in the golf industry.
Is Poa annua really an annual species? January 2022 A series of experiments took a close look at Poa annuaâs life cycle, a better understanding of which can help superintendents trying to eradicate or maintain it.
Operation Double Eagle connects veterans with golf course maintenance January 2022 In Augusta, Ga., a new job-training program for U.S. military veterans prepares participants for roles on golf course maintenance crews.
The best GCM articles of 2021 December 30, 2021 As the sun sets on 2021, weâre hitting rewind and revisiting a top story from each of the past 12 months. Take a look back at the yearâs bright ideas, big moments and memorable players.
Andy Jorgensen wins Presidentâs Award for Environmental Stewardship December 28, 2021 The Florida superintendent champions water-conscious and low-input golf course management strategies.
Jeff Heaton wins 2021 Leo Feser Award December 28, 2021 The Wisconsin superintendentâs wisdom on managing younger golf course employees has been chosen as the yearâs top member-written GCM article.
Natural alternatives for annual bluegrass control December 2021 Are there any truly viable nonchemical options for Poa annua control in high-value turf? Researchers put 11 alternative treatments to the test.
Olde is new again: Insights from a renovation December 2021 Darren Davis, CGCS, discusses the decisions that guided recent renovation work at Olde Florida Golf Club and explains key steps, such as fraise mowing, that ensured success.
Police chase ends on Florida golf course December 14, 2021 Watch footage of the dramatic scene, which has made national news, and hear from the superintendent on the damage and other details.
Vince Gill to receive GCSAAâs Old Tom Morris Award December 14, 2021 The country music superstar has been a lifelong golfer and generous supporter of the game.
Photo Quiz: Dark lines atop turf, dandelions on green December 2021 What caused these surfaces to take unsightly turns? See whether your damage-diagnosing instincts are up to par in this monthâs Photo Quiz.
Proceeds from donated golf rounds a lifeline for turf program December 2021 At Oregon State University, funds from GCSAAâs annual Rounds 4 Research auction have helped expand research efforts that have practical applications for golf course superintendents.
The icing on the turf December 2021 Turf scientist Jack Fry, Ph.D., offers an overview of the various ways ice forms in the turfgrass system and the differing effects.
A conversation with Bob Farren, CGCS December 2021 The longtime caretaker of Pinehurst Resort chats with GCM about his small-town beginnings, career journey and work at Pinehurst. Plus: Peers and protĂ©gĂ©s reflect on Farrenâs impact on the industry.
Bob Farren wins GCSAAâs inaugural Col. John Morley Award November 30, 2021 An extensive rĂ©sumĂ© of industry service has complemented the 41-year GCSAA memberâs distinguished career at Pinehurst Resort.