A new use for old bunker sand April 30, 2020 Swapped-out bunker sand can be repurposed as a growing medium for native wildflowers and grasses, creating valuable habitat for insects and small animals.
Vermicomposting: Worms turn waste into fertilizer April 2020 A Canadian club enlists the services of thousands of worms to convert its grass clippings, food scraps and even wood chips into a high-quality soil amendment.
Middle-of-the-map maple madness February 2020 Missouri superintendent siblings prove syrupin' isn't limited to the northern states and Canada.
Turtle power: Georgia golf club hatches diamondback terrapins December 2019 What began as a one-person effort to protect wayward turtles has grown into the East Coastâs largest hatchery for the once-threatened diamondback terrapin.
Shore Gate Golf Club a boon to rare bloom October 2019 The New Jersey course has, through conscientiousness and collaboration, protected the threatened swamp pink plant that happens to thrive on the property.
Help save the monarch butterfly with free seed for your golf course September 25, 2019 The Monarchs in the Rough program is offering free native milkweed and wildflower seed for establishing habitat for the imperiled insects.
Growing golf courses that feed bees September 2019 Flowering bee lawns incorporate low-growing perennial plants right in with turfgrass to provide forage for pollinators. University of Minnesota scientists present a bee lawn blueprint.
Bovine muscle on the golf course August 1, 2019 A family of water buffalo grazes on weeds and other unruly vegetation at Vietnam’s Laguna Golf LÄng Cô.
Goats on the grounds crew at Contra Costa Country Club August 2019 A team of goats gobbles up the California course, where the all-natural weed eaters have become a hit with members.
Fairway to table: Growing fresh food at Cordova Bay Golf Course July 2019 The beautiful, bountiful gardens at a British Columbia course have become an important source of produce for its restaurant and a cornerstone of its identity.
Relocated raptors call golf courses home June 2019 In New York and New Jersey, golf courses have become safe havens for falcons, hawks and owls whose former habitats put them at risk of being struck by aircraft.
A low-cost wash pad solution April 2019 A New York club’s self-contained system has slashed water use, curbed environmental impact, and provided a model for other businesses looking to better manage grey water.
Corica Park South Course: A sustainability standout April 2019 Recycled materials â including secondhand turf from the Oakland Raiders â drought-tolerant grasses, rainwater collection and targeted irrigation are all components of the new-look California course.
Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club joins solar ranks February 2019 The superintendent at the South Dakota facility discusses the course’s 234-panel setup and going solar in a state that has ample sun but not the most accommodating energy policies.
Golf course gardens grow community December 2018 Golf + gourds = the city of Denverâs initiative to expand natural areas on its courses, boost participation in the game and benefit its citizens.
Advocating for western monarchs at Stewart Meadows Golf Course October 2018 The nine-hole facility’s five certified monarch waystations are a rarity in the Pacific Northwest.
Salmon Arm Golf Club showcases environmental stewardship August 30, 2018 Among its many initiatives to nurture a vibrant ecosystem, the British Columbia club is taking steps to restore a creek to its status as a salmon tributary.
Enlisting owls for prairie dog control July 19, 2018 To tackle its decades-old prairie dog problem, Santa Fe Country Club has welcomed two new guests: a pair of rescued barn owls.
Planting milkweed for monarch butterflies at Meadow Club June 21, 2018 David Sexton, CGCS, shares tips gleaned from experimenting with various milkweed planting methods at the California golf course.
Reducing pesticide runoff from golf courses June 21, 2018 Scientists examined the effects of two maintenance practices on controlling pesticide runoff, and their findings translate to practical recommendations for superintendents.