Short course, big presence: The Hay at Pebble Beach

Hay there: Hear from the architect, builder and superintendent involved in Tiger Woods’ recent transformation of the nine-hole track that welcomes golfers of all abilities.

Seth Strickland claims fifth GCSAA National Championship

Now a back-to-back champion, the Florida superintendent rallied down the stretch to force — and then win — a playoff with Texas’ Tanner Westbrook.

What’s a labor-challenged golf course superintendent to do?

Step one: Attend Tuesday’s labor-focused Power Hour, where you’ll hear fresh strategies for hiring, managing and retaining your workforce in 2022.

Magnificent muni: Torrey Pines tops menu for GCSAA Golf Championships

GCSAA’s visit to the South and North courses comes on the heels of the Farmers Insurance Open and a decision on a state legislature bill that targeted California’s public golf facilities.

Testing turfgrasses for lower-input fairways

Researchers evaluated the quality of five fairway turfgrasses maintained with and without nitrogen and fungicide applications.

Totally tubular: Golf course becomes snow-tubing destination

Have hill, will tube. By turning its driving range into a snow-tubing park, an upstate New York golf course remains a hot spot during the chilliest months.

GCM’s guide to the 2022 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show

Look who’s back: After a one-year virtual-only hiatus, the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show returns in person, with a new name and a few other inaugural surprises.

Photo Quiz: Holes in bunker, indentations on green

Hazard a guess as to what produced this pair of odd golf course sights.

New insights on take-all root rot

The various fungal species that cause this disease of warm-season turfgrasses were previously thought to be similar, but a closer look has revealed differences noteworthy for superintendents.

Things you learn about golf course safety after 41 years on course

Gas power tools are ubiquitous on the golf course. Here’s how to ensure safe operation, from a longtime EM-superintendent duo.

Golf tournament volunteering do’s and don’ts

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.

GCM’s Industry News Digest: January 2022

The latest golf course product and industry news, curated for golf course superintendents and other turf industry professionals.

FMC’s ‘Give Back to Local Chapters’ totals $33K in donations

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 GCSAA’s first Emerging Leader Award

While climbing the career ladder, the superintendent has also compiled a stellar record of industry service.

Hydromulch for winter green protection

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 GCSAA’s Outstanding Contribution Award

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?

A series of experiments took a close look at Poa annua’s 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

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

As the sun sets on 2021, we’re hitting rewind and revisiting a top story from each of the past 12 months. Take a look back at the year’s bright ideas, big moments and memorable players.

Andy Jorgensen wins President’s Award for Environmental Stewardship

The Florida superintendent champions water-conscious and low-input golf course management strategies.