Bald Eagle Golf Club’s pandemic purgatory January 13, 2021 On a detached tract of U.S. soil, a golf course sits suspended in pandemic-spurred disuse, a logger-turned-superintendent its lone caretaker.
Complete! Golf course environmental BMPs established for all 50 states January 12, 2021 From sea to shining sea, golf courses can look to the state-specific resources for making environmentally sound decisions and demonstrating stewardship. View all the guides here.
GCSAA announces winners of 2020 Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards January 5, 2021 Familiar faces make up the latest class of honorees, each at the helm of a facility well-rounded in its environmental efforts.
Reducing turfgrass damage from dog urine January 2021 Man’s best friend can be rather unfriendly to turf. Two studies looked into potential strategies for mitigating damage: more tolerant turf varieties and use of water repellents.
Verdure: B is for boron January 2021 A plant scientist and a pair studies offer insight on this essential plant nutrient and the effects of boron fertilization on turfgrass.
Effects of air and sand injection on soil physical properties January 2021 Air and sand injection have earned reputations as less disruptive methods of turfgrass cultivation. Researchers put the practices to the test.
Weed control in turfgrass: Alternatives to conventional herbicides January 2021 Turf managers may not always be able to rely on synthetic herbicides for combating weeds. Scientists outline several non-chemical strategies, including cultural practices and organic products.
Photo Quiz: Brown trail of turf, peculiar prints January 2021 What’s to blame for the blemishes on these two greens? Join the investigation in this month’s Photo Quiz.
Golf course labor: Bridging the Gen Z generation gap January 2021 A superintendent shares what he has learned managing high school- and college-aged crew members, and offers advice on helping your youngest staffers — and, in turn, your operation — thrive.
What the Tech? Practical plant identification on the golf course January 2021 A deeper knowledge of the various plant life under your care will help you turn out a better golfscape. Try these apps for quick, easy ID of flowers, trees, shrubs and more.
GCM’s guide to the 2021 Golf Industry Show January 2021 The show must go on(line)! Here’s everything you need to navigate GIS 2021, from the virtual platform itself to the education lineup, trade show, special events and more.
Wisdom from 2020 for golf course superintendents December 31, 2020 As we bid farewell to an extraordinary year, an industry veteran reflects on lessons from the coronavirus pandemic that shouldn’t be left in the rearview mirror.
Top (dock-diving) dog December 31, 2020 You’ll find a star athlete at Braemar Golf Course in Minnesota. Meet Marbles, a talented canine who has fetched a few world records. See her in action.
Matthew Crowther wins GCSAA’s President’s Award for Environmental Stewardship December 29, 2020 The Massachusetts superintendent keeps inputs to a minimum to cultivate courses that cater to both golfers and Mother Nature.
California Alliance for Golf honored by GCSAA for advocacy efforts December 15, 2020 The coalition brings together different sectors of California’s golf industry to protect and promote the game as a unified entity.
Tyler Bloom wins 2020 Leo Feser Award December 8, 2020 Bloom’s GCM article about welcoming golf course employees who have different abilities has been voted the top superintendent-written story.
Poa annua: Alternative control options December 2020 Lemon juice for Poa control? In the quest for non-herbicidal treatments, researchers tested several outside-the-box options. Here’s how they fared.
Effects of shade on warm-season turf water-use rates December 2020 Researchers gauged how moderate shade influenced the evapotranspiration rates of four bermudagrasses and two zoysiagrasses.
Evaluating biological thatch control in turfgrass December 2020 Some biostimulants may reduce thatch without the disruption to play that occurs with aerification or other intensive practices.
Wetting agents for winter turf protection December 2020 Researchers explored whether applying wetting agents to dormant ultradwarf bermudagrass greens could curb winter injury and ensure speedy spring green-up.