Assessing golf course infrastructure August 2017 How long can you expect the many, varied components of your course to last?
It’s official: PGA Championship, Players dates changing August 8, 2017 Beginning in 2019, PGA Championship will shift from August to May, while Players Championship will move from May to March.
Electric maintenance equipment: Can you hear me now? July 2017 While the economic and environmental advantages of electric maintenance equipment are particularly appealing, plugging in also offers additional benefits. A Tennessee superintendent provides an in-depth look at electrifying one’s fleet.
Stream of conscience: Kennett Square Golf and Country Club June 2017 Protecting the golf course from an encroaching stream presented a Pennsylvania club with an opportunity to make a significant environmental splash.
Major project, ‘mini’ results at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club June 2017 A series of substantial upgrades to an Arizona gem resulted in, among other things, an innovative six-hole short course in an unexpected location.
Shop: Torque tech June 2017 A digital torque adapter makes calibrating torque wrenches easy, and increases the likelihood that equipment leaving the shop after service will keep performing out on the course.
Slashing salinity, saving water June 2017 The city of Scottsdale, Ariz., wanted to support its vibrant golf economy without using its precious drinking water supplies for irrigation. The solution? Twenty-three golf courses, a partnership and technology.
Verdure: Poinsettias aren’t just for the holidays anymore June 2017 The hunt is always on to identify biologicals that can control or suppress sting nematodes, and a 2006 study focused on extracts from various plants.
The high cost of short-term decision-making June 2017 Think beyond the here and now for improved operations and success that lasts.
Turning the page: Career advice from Anthony Williams May 2017 Outstanding careers don’t unfold by chance — they are deliberately authored. A veteran superintendent known for his fierce optimism shares secrets to success, overcoming adversity, and leaving a lasting mark.
Verdure: I’m gluten-intolerant May 2017 Researchers at Kansas State University examined the efficacy of corn gluten meal for weed control.
A salamander sanctuary at Highlands Country Club May 2017 A consistent, healthy presence of salamanders makes a compelling case for the health of an ecosystem.
The power of the town hall meeting May 2017 Mitch Savage of Green Valley Ranch Golf Club in Denver shares his experience in GCSAA’s Grassroots Ambassador program, through which he has cultivated connections with policymakers.
Rain garden to the rescue April 2017 Easy, inexpensive rain gardens capture and filter rainwater runoff from impervious areas.
Get the most out of your golf course crew April 2017 Successful superintendents must manage more than just turf. Optimal operation of the golf course lies in your ability to develop a motivated, productive staff.
The benefits of keeping SCORE April 2017 A SCORE/SWOT analysis guides golf facilities in establishing goals and determining where to concentrate efforts and resources.
Shop: Restoring threads April 2017 An external-thread restoring file can save hours by quickly taking the nicks and dings out of threaded fasteners.
Remote control: Drones on the golf course March 2017 A Canadian superintendent takes disease and water management to new heights with an agronomic-focused drone program.
Youth movement: Marlton Golf Club March 2017 A desire to increase inclusion and diversity in the golf industry — with a special focus on youth — drives the African-American owners of Marlton Golf Club.
Career: Cover letters for golf course superintendents March 2017 Make a positive first impression on a prospective employer with these tips for writing an effective cover letter.