What the Tech? Measuring putting green firmness June 2021 Putting green firmness can be a difficult metric to define and interpret. Turf scientists discuss different measurement methods and how to translate the data into management decisions.
Superintendent honored for lifesaving efforts June 24, 2021 When a golf course employee collapsed, superintendent Peter Schmidt sprang into action. Here, a story of a life saved and a lesson in emergency preparedness.
GCM’s Industry News Digest: June 2021 June 22, 2021 The latest golf course product and industry news, curated for golf course superintendents and other turf industry professionals.
Maintaining kikuyugrass at Torrey Pines June 17, 2021 The aggressive grass may make for a rough-and-tumble U.S. Open for the world’s top players. The Torrey Pines agronomy team and others familiar with kikuyugrass discuss taming the “beast.”
Team Torrey Pines and the 2021 U.S. Open June 2021 GCSAA members have been instrumental in Torrey Pines’ journey from humble SoCal muni to two-time major championship host.
Photo Quiz: Oily marks, worn turf in perfect circles June 2021 Both of this month’s puzzling turf imperfections transpired on bentgrass. See whether you can figure out their origins.
Robotic mowers and turfgrass cut quality June 2021 Robot vs. rotary: Research at the University of Kentucky compared the mowers’ effects on leaf cut quality and leaf tip chlorosis.
Measuring turfgrass clipping volume: How-to and FAQ June 2021 A superintendent outlines his method of tracking clipping volume and interpreting the data, and answers fellow turf managers’ frequently asked questions.
The reinvention of Coral Creek Club June 10, 2021 Patience, perseverance and a rotation of powerful BASF products have helped a storied golf course take on an incredible new form.
Workforce spotlight: The 2021 U.S. Women’s Open June 10, 2021 A father-daughter duo, a female equipment manager, an immigrant who’s worked at the club 35 years — the maintenance team at the 2021 U.S. Women’s Open was a showcase of diversity. Read their stories.
Combination fungicides for improved turfgrass disease control June 2021 Treatments with more than one active ingredient can reach a broad range of pathogens with increased efficacy and reduced resistance risk. Learn about different options and which diseases they target.
Women in turf shine at 2021 U.S. Women’s Open June 3, 2021 Twenty-nine women have lent their skills on The Olympic Club’s grounds crew this week. Get a look at course prep and the unique initiative to assemble a women-in-turf volunteer corps.
Golf course BMPs success story: Woodbridge Golf and Country Club May 27, 2021 Superintendent Kurtis Wolford credits environmental best management practices with facilitating a swift solution to a potentially devastating disruption to the club’s water supply.
Effects of golf cart traffic and drought on turfgrass May 2021 Suboptimal growing conditions can make managing cart traffic even more challenging. Here, a look at different turf species’ responses to combined drought and cart stress at different mowing heights.
Photo Quiz: Speckled green, brown turf plots May 2021 What befell these two discolored turf surfaces? Venture a guess in this month’s Photo Quiz.
Women in turf: Career journeys, lessons and advice May 27, 2021 Five women share their unique paths into the golf course management industry, discuss the challenges they’ve faced, and pass along career wisdom.
GCM’s Industry News Digest: May 2021 May 25, 2021 The latest golf course product and industry news, curated for golf course superintendents and other turf industry professionals.
GCM’s 2021 Seed Update May 2021 The U.S. turf seed industry saw record sales in 2020, yet also saw a year fraught with challenges. What comes next for suppliers and buyers? Plus: Find profiles of 20 new turf varieties.
Reintroducing the GCSAA Foundation May 18, 2021 GCSAA’s philanthropic organization will again go by the name GCSAA Foundation to better represent its range of programs and broader focus.
American dream: Superintendent Muhammad Ali May 2021 Pakistan native Muhammad Ali’s steady climb from crew member to superintendent is a testament to hard work, a hunger for knowledge and a passion for maintaining golf courses.