Lonnie Poole Golf Course: Managing bentgrass in the transition zone March 2022 Superintendent Brian Green discusses growing superb turf at a North Carolina facility earmarked for growing the game.
Southwest superintendents handle winter challenges March 2022 The region’s varied elevation and other forces of nature necessitate a variety of approaches to winter golf course upkeep. Four New Mexico turf managers talk tools and techniques.
GCM's Industry News Digest: March 2022 March 28, 2022 The latest golf course product and industry news, curated for golf course superintendents and other turf industry professionals.
Effect of annual bluegrass weevil larval stage on insecticide efficacy March 2022 Researchers tested whether four ABW larvicides could be applied later than recommended, potentially allowing for fewer, better-timed applications.
Contributing to the cause: Jack Fry, Ph.D. March 2022 Jack Fry, Ph.D., has given his heart and soul for the betterment of the golf course industry and has left a mark worthy of the inaugural GCSAA Outstanding Contribution Award.
GCSAA announces 2022 turfgrass research funding March 22, 2022 Grants will support five new research projects through 2024, joining 14 ongoing research projects being funded by the association.
Verdure: N, 15 ... Bingo! March 2022 Clemson University researchers investigated whether applying a soil surfactant increased bermudagrass N uptake and use efficiency.
What makes a good golf course superintendent? March 2022 A longtime former superintendent has found these dozen foundational underpinnings to be key for anyone in golf course management.
Peak performer: Kevin Breen, CGCS March 2022 From the Rockies to the Bay Area, Kevin Breen, CGCS, has had an adventurous career in golf course management that peaks this year as GCSAA’s 86th president.
Photo Quiz: Brown line on fairway, ridges on collar March 2022 Can you figure out what caused these two on-course conundrums? Test your smarts in this month’s Photo Quiz.
Effects of core recycling vs. conventional aerification practices March 2022 How are plant and soil properties influenced when sand from aerification cores gets returned to a green?
Why the superintendent should mark the golf course March 2022 A superintendent outlines 10 benefits of taking on the task — improved timing, course monitoring, staff accountability and more — and shares course-marking advice for fellow turf managers.
Second chances: Golf courses part of prisoner reentry program February 2022 Golf course maintenance work is a steppingstone to a new life for the inmates employed at two municipal courses in Tallahassee, Fla.
GCM’s Industry News Digest: February 2022 February 24, 2022 The latest golf course product and industry news, curated for golf course superintendents and other turf industry professionals.
Grow lights on golf greens February 17, 2022 On a light-challenged green, a superintendent has taken a cue from the soccer pitch playbook, introducing large-scale grow lights to get turf up to speed.
Verdure: The Sting (nematode, that is) February 2022 Sting nematodes are known to have the lowest threshold levels of any nematode on turfgrass. But just how low?
Photo Quiz: Various lines on tees February 2022 Mysterious lines traversing two tees are the topic of this month’s Photo Quiz. Can you tell what left each set of stripes?
2022 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show: News and buzz February 10, 2022 Follow updates from the GCM team on the latest happenings in San Diego.
Recap: 2022 GCSAA Annual Meeting February 10, 2022 Kevin Breen ascends to GCSAA presidency in absentia, Steven Hammon joins board, and annual dues adjustment approved at annual meeting.
Turfgrass Talk Show returns for 10th year February 10, 2022 Today’s panel of experts will offer insights on the effectiveness of various golf course tools and maintenance techniques.