Andy Jorgensen wins President’s Award for Environmental Stewardship

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

Jeff Heaton wins 2021 Leo Feser Award

The Wisconsin superintendent’s wisdom on managing younger golf course employees has been chosen as the year’s top member-written GCM article.

Natural alternatives for annual bluegrass control

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

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

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 GCSAA’s Old Tom Morris Award

The country music superstar has been a lifelong golfer and generous supporter of the game.

Photo Quiz: Dark lines atop turf, dandelions on green

What caused these surfaces to take unsightly turns? See whether your damage-diagnosing instincts are up to par in this month’s Photo Quiz.

Proceeds from donated golf rounds a lifeline for turf program

At Oregon State University, funds from GCSAA’s annual Rounds 4 Research auction have helped expand research efforts that have practical applications for golf course superintendents.

The icing on the turf

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

The longtime caretaker of Pinehurst Resort chats with GCM about his small-town beginnings, career journey and work at Pinehurst. Plus: Peers and protégés reflect on Farren’s impact on the industry.

Bob Farren wins GCSAA’s inaugural Col. John Morley Award

An extensive résumé of industry service has complemented the 41-year GCSAA member’s distinguished career at Pinehurst Resort.

Humic fertilizer effects on soil, turf health

Using a sand-based putting green, researchers evaluated humic substances’ ability to enhance soil microbial activity and maintain turf quality with reduced nitrogen.

Turf schools: Small colleges, great heights

Several small colleges and junior colleges loom large in the turf management industry, training sought-after grads and championing careers in turf.

17 dogs living their best turf life

Get to know the very good boys and girls gracing the pages of GCSAA’s 2022 “Dog Days of Golf” calendar, a celebration of the golf industry’s beloved canine workforce.

How to keep your crew safe from stray golf balls

Golf course superintendent Alan FitzGerald, MG, shares how his maintenance crew avoids golfers — or, at least, flying golf balls.

Photo Quiz: Discolored green, imprinted lines in rough

Have a guess as to what caused this set of turf afflictions? Find out whether your hunch hits the target in this month’s Photo Quiz.

An unconventional golf course overseed

Tasked with overseeding on a compressed schedule and amid other obstacles, a Mid-Atlantic superintendent recounts the challenge and the agronomic and operational lessons learned.

Weed control in minimal- and no-mow golf course roughs

To help superintendents eradicate weeds without injuring desirable plants, researchers evaluated 11 rough grasses for their tolerance to three postemergence herbicides.

Superintendent competes on ABC game show

Taking on the humorously challenging mini-golf course (and vying for the $250,000 prize) on ABC’s “Holey Moley” is just the latest golf-tied accomplishment for superintendent Jose Alvarez.

Registration open for 2022 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show

Find pricing and registration info, preview the education lineup, and get an update from GCSAA CEO Rhett Evans on plans for the event.