Whatâs a labor-challenged golf course superintendent to do? February 8, 2022 Step one: Attend Tuesdayâs labor-focused Power Hour, where youâll hear fresh strategies for hiring, managing and retaining your workforce in 2022.
Magnificent muni: Torrey Pines tops menu for GCSAA Golf Championships February 7, 2022 GCSAAâs 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 Californiaâs public golf facilities.
Testing turfgrasses for lower-input fairways February 2022 Researchers evaluated the quality of five fairway turfgrasses maintained with and without nitrogen and fungicide applications.
Totally tubular: Golf course becomes snow-tubing destination February 3, 2022 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.
GCMâs guide to the 2022 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show January 2022 Look whoâs 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 January 2022 Hazard a guess as to what produced this pair of odd golf course sights.
New insights on take-all root rot January 2022 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 January 28, 2022 Gas power tools are ubiquitous on the golf course. Hereâs how to ensure safe operation, from a longtime EM-superintendent duo.
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.