Remembering a son, brother through golf August 2020 Matt Renk hoped to follow in the footsteps of his father, Dave, a superintendent. More than a decade after Matt’s passing at age 15, his spirit lives on in the industry he aspired to be part of.
Bay beauty: The PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park August 2020 Used as a spectator parking lot for the 1998 U.S. Open, TPC Harding Park has come a long way to host the first PGA Championship in San Francisco and a major unlike any before.
Bunker edges: Inverted-sod technique July 30, 2020 Bunker edges can be an agronomic Achilles’ heel. A Canadian superintendent has hit upon an inside-out approach for improved aesthetics.
Eric Dickerson wins 2020 Most Valuable Technician Award July 21, 2020 The Georgia equipment manager’s knowledge and dedication have elevated his home facility and the broader community of golf course maintenance professionals.
Assistant and assistant-er: My long, winding road to superintendent July 16, 2020 With stints as an assistant, in academia, sales and outside of golf, a soon-to-be head superintendent reflects on his career journey and the power of embracing an unconventional path to reach your ultimate goal.
GCSAA names 2020 Legacy Award winners July 14, 2020 The association has awarded scholarships to 20 college students who are children or grandchildren of GCSAA members.
Ballpark turned golf course July 9, 2020 While coronavirus has left many stadiums sitting silent, a minor league venue in Mississippi has been reimagined as a golf destination. A former superintendent is at the transformation’s helm.
Coronavirus and golf: Ongoing industry updates July 8, 2020 Find coronavirus-related announcements from the golf industry and that impact the golf industry.
2020 Rounds 4 Research auction rescheduled for July 20-26 July 2, 2020 Preview the rounds up for grabs in the annual auction that supports turfgrass research vital to the game.
Seashore paspalum drought tolerance July 2020 Fifteen genotypes of seashore paspalum showed a range of responses to drought stress in a recent study.
Verdure: A small dose of manganese for take-all patch July 2020 Does manganese’s purported disease-suppressing ability stand up to scientific scrutiny?
Influence of carrier water pH on fungicide efficacy July 2020 Fungicides are most often mixed with water before application — can the quality of that water affect a product’s performance?
Fine fescues on golf courses: Availability, establishment, management July 2020 Researchers outline proper establishment, mowing and fertility practices for successful use of these low-input grasses throughout the golfscape.
Hand sanitizer effects on turfgrass July 2020 Turf damage has all sorts of origins, but 2020 has no doubt brought an uptick in injuries involving one substance in particular: hand sanitizer.
Photo Quiz: Tire wall damage, unusual visitors July 2020 What caused these two curious on-course sights? Test your smarts in this month’s Photo Quiz.
A very 2020 golf course renovation project July 2020 Few things were “normal” about a recent hole renovation at a Pennsylvania club, from the timing of the work to the financing behind it to a curveball known as coronavirus.
What the Tech? Drones and aerial imaging July 2020 Ever wished you had a bird’s-eye view of your golf course? This primer on drones will propel you through the basics of such technology and how you can capitalize on the collected images and data.
Double visions: Venues prep for back-to-back tournaments June 25, 2020 In July, two golf facilities 1,300 miles apart will each take on the tall task of hosting two professional tournaments in two weeks. GCM chats with the superintendents about pulling off the doubleheaders.
Hot diggity: Goose dog makes a splash at new golf course home June 23, 2020 Meet border collie Rusty — of GIS goose dog giveaway fame — who has dived into his duties (and the ponds!) at a New Jersey club. Plus: An expert’s top tips for golf course dog safety and success.
Understanding turf fungicide resistance and FRAC codes June 18, 2020 Brian Aynardi, Ph.D., offers a primer on how resistance develops, which turf pathogens are resistant to which fungicides, and steps superintendents can take to rein in resistance.