Verdure: Poa management, Nordic style December 2019 Looking to thwart Poa annua invasion on red fescue greens, researchers experimented with blending more competitive grasses into the seed mix.
Velvet vs. creeping: Managing bentgrasses in shade December 2019 Can new cultivars of velvet bentgrass — an oft-overlooked species — be a viable alternative for superintendents struggling with shade stress?
A save situation at Sinnissippi Golf Course December 2019 A struggling course in Illinois has found a star in superintendent Kelly Kuchelmeister, whose leadership and creativity have bolstered outlook on the property’s future.
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 Coast’s largest hatchery for the once-threatened diamondback terrapin.
How to hang on to your golf course’s best employees December 2019 With demand for workers high and supply low, your top talent is more likely to depart for potentially greener pastures. Try these strategies to retain your team’s stars.
Turf transitions in the transition zone December 2019 A new crop of warm-season turfgrass varieties is making the move north, increasing options for golf course superintendents in the traditionally tricky transition zone.
Major player: Gary Player chats with GCM December 2019 The 2020 recipient of GCSAA’s Old Tom Morris Award, Player reflects on his early years, superintendents, and that time he helped Elvis with his golf grip. Plus, those in Player’s circle share memories, musings.
9 takes on golf course bunker renovations November 21, 2019 Because one bunker-revamp size doesn’t fit all: Snapshots of nine Illinois superintendents’ recent bunker renovations and their advice for others embarking on such projects.
Nevada publishes golf course best management practices November 21, 2019 Two GCSAA-affiliated chapters teamed up to produce a BMP guide applicable to all courses in the expansive, geographically diverse state.
Top Orlando courses to host 2020 GCSAA Golf Championships November 19, 2019 Tee it up — in January! — alongside fellow GCSAA members and at some of central Florida’s premier golf venues.
Jim Nedin wins 2019 Edwin Budding Award November 19, 2019 In addition to his work with equipment distributors, Nedin has spent his career passing along his technical know-how to others in the turf industry.
Students receive complimentary GCSAA membership through John Deere November 12, 2019 John Deere’s new GCSAA membership program underscores the company’s commitment to student development.
An all-nighter on the golf course during wildfire threat November 7, 2019 California’s recent wildfires and resultant power outages put superintendent Thomas Slevin on round-the-clock duty.
Gary Player to receive 2020 Old Tom Morris Award from GCSAA November 5, 2019 Distinguished for his charitable work as well as his golf career, Player will be presented with the association’s highest honor during the 2020 Golf Industry Show.
New DMIs knock out disease at TPC Deere Run November 5, 2019 Innovative chemistries from BASF are defying resistance (and expectations) while providing broad-spectrum disease control.
Soil surfactants and fungicide movement in turf November 2019 Fungicides need some assistance reaching the root zone if they are to effectively combat crown and root diseases. How well do various soil surfactants help?
Verdure: So, how late is too late? November 2019 A review of the literature on fall-applied nitrogen presents helpful insights on this common practice for cool-season turf managers, from suitable rate to environmental fate.
Oil spills on turf: Facts and myths November 2019 What happens when hydraulic oil gets on putting greens? A scientific overview that separates fact from folklore.
Suppressing Poa annua seedhead production November 2019 Researchers examined how well different mowing delays pre- and post-application of a plant growth regulator reduced seedhead counts in Poa annua greens.
Golf course maintenance metrics: It’s time to retire cost-per-hole November 2019 Using a survey of clubs in New Jersey, a superintendent takes a close look at cost-per-hole, and offers alternative metrics for more accurate comparisons of course expenditures.