A First Green first at Patty Jewett Golf Course February 2018 A Colorado course with close ties to an elementary school deepened its connection through a First Green field trip.
Westward expansion: The 2017 Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards February 2018 Anthony Williams, CGCS, one of golf’s true green giants, mines familiar results in a new location as the Overall winner of the 2017 Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards.
Syngenta Business Institute 2017: ‘They don’t teach that in turf school’ February 2018 Turf managers honed a different set of managerial skills at the ninth annual Syngenta Business Institute.
The people’s champion: Frank Rossi, Ph.D. February 2018 Renowned for his hands-on work with superintendents and with a reputation for challenging convention at every turn, Cornell’s Frank Rossi, Ph.D., is the recipient of GCSAA’s 2018 President’s Award for Environmental Stewardship.
Tim Hiers wins USGA Green Section Award January 31, 2018 The 39-year GCSAA member will be honored during the association’s annual meeting in February.
GCSAA announces Watson Fellowship Program winners January 30, 2018 The awards provide financial assistance to three students pursuing master’s or doctoral degrees in fields relevant to golf course management.
Anuvia to honor Bob Farren at Golf Industry Show January 30, 2018 The longtime Pinehurst superintendent will be lauded as part of the company’s new Legends Initiative.
IVI-GOLF attains GCSAA Silver Partner status January 30, 2018 The manufacturer of golf course construction and maintenance solutions has joined the association’s Partner Recognition Program.
Mississippi Valley GCSA offering new internship January 26, 2018 The Roger Null internship will give one student experience with tournament setup and course maintenance at public and private facilities in the St. Louis area.
Dogged pursuit: Border collies for golf course geese control January 24, 2018 Considering a border collie to help eliminate geese issues on your course? Flyaway Geese may be able to assist — and you’ll have two opportunities to win one of these bird-banishing dogs at the Golf Industry Show.
EXCEL Leadership Program names 12 assistants to inaugural class January 23, 2018 Funded by Nufarm, the new GCSAA program offers training, education specific to and exclusively for assistant superintendents.
AMVAC Chemical Corp. pledges $25,000 to the EIFG January 23, 2018 The donation will go toward advocacy training for GCSAA members.
Philadelphia chapter shines in annual service project January 22, 2018 The Philadelphia superintendent community lent many hands to tackle some important improvements at Walnut Lane Golf Club.
Operation Support Military Golf partners with golf organizations January 18, 2018 The Florida-based nonprofit raises funds for to revive the golf courses that revitalize military heroes.
GCSAA named in National Golf Foundation’s Top 100 Businesses in Golf January 17, 2018 The inaugural NGF GOLF 100 celebrates leading companies throughout the industry.
A sacrifice for a fellow superintendent January 16, 2018 Scott Dodson and Brian Conn share more than just being superintendents — their lives are forever intertwined after Conn donated a kidney to Dodson.
Chris Carson wins 2017 Leo Feser Award January 16, 2018 With his latest Feser-winning contribution to GCM — an article on crafting effective budget requests — the New Jersey superintendent becomes a three-time recipient of the honor.
Jack MacKenzie earns Excellence in Government Affairs Award from GCSAA January 8, 2018 The 36-year GCSAA member’s golf advocacy work has made an impact in his home state of Minnesota and throughout the industry.
Up to Speed: Weighing in on fairway rolling January 2018 A distillation of recent research on fairway rolling reveals the practice’s multiple merits.
Major development at Ironhorse Golf Club January 2018 With a golf course as their lab, middle school students set about investigating water conservation strategies.