Ryan Swilley wins Grassroots Ambassador Leadership Award September 30, 2019 The Florida superintendent has made connections with members of Congress on behalf of the golf industry.
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.
Koch Turf & Ornamental continues support of GCSAAâs BMP program September 23, 2019 The company’s $20,000 gift is its second toward the association’s initiative to establish state-specific environmental best management practices for golf courses.
Iconic Scottish greenkeeper Walter Woods passes away September 19, 2019 Woods oversaw the Old Course at St. Andrews for more than 20 years and helped advance the golf course management industry in Europe.
Maintenance facility renovations: Selling and seeing to completion September 11, 2019 Six superintendents share advice for navigating a maintenance facility renovation, from selling the idea to decision-makers to tackling the projectâs unfamiliar challenges.
Chad Blank wins top award in GCSAA Scholars Competition September 9, 2019 The North Dakota State University student is among 19 selected to receive scholarships as they pursue degrees in turf management and related fields.
Greg Neill wins 2019 Most Valuable Technician Award September 3, 2019 The Texas equipment manager is safety-focused, environmentally minded and passionate about his work.
A soil surfactant affects distribution of mefenoxam September 2019 Researchers investigated whether pairing mefenoxam with a soil surfactant would increase the fungicideâs downward movement in the soil profile.
Testing for disease in St. Augustinegrass September 2019 The Floratam variety of St. Augustinegrass is extremely susceptible to sugarcane mosaic virus. Researchers worked with growers to ensure disease-free sod.
Verdure: âPre-hapsâ you should think about that herbicide application? September 2019 Mississippi State researchers took a close look at how several commonly used pre-emergence herbicides specifically impact the roots of hybrid bermudagrass.
Scalping timing for tall fescue control with glyphosate September 2019 Field studies explored whether the renovation of tall fescue areas could be expedited without compromising herbicide efficacy.
Plant biostimulants: Establishing standards September 2019 Turf scientists offer an overview of biostimulants, Europeâs recently proposed research-based regulations, and key considerations for superintendents when considering a biostimulant.
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.
Renovating paradise: Waiehu Golf Course September 2019 A Maui muni rose to the challenge of an in-house renovation, which included installing a new, salt-tolerant grass on greens.
Understanding phosphonates August 30, 2019 Paul Giordano, Ph.D., gives an overview of phosphonates, including considerations when selecting a phosphonate for use on putting greens.
The 4 Ts for improving your golf course without spending a dime August 29, 2019 Tasked with doing more with less? A lower budget doesnât have to mean a lower-quality golf course. These no-cost strategies will help you rise to the challenge.
Paul Jett has deep run in 2019 U.S. Senior Amateur August 28, 2019 Playing in his first USGA national championship, the former superintendent at Pinehurst No. 2 advanced to the quarterfinals before falling in extra holes.
An eye on Iowa and the 2019 U.S. Senior Womenâs Amateur August 28, 2019 For just the third time, the state of Iowa is hosting a USGA championship, and Tom Feller, CGCS, is at the heart of the heartland event.
Corteva Agriscience attains GCSAA Silver Partner status August 27, 2019 The company has joined the association’s Partner Recognition Program and also pledged $30,000 to First Green.
Behind the scenes at the 2019 Tour Championship August 22, 2019 GCM and GCSAA TV take you inside the agronomic action ahead of the PGA Tour’s season finale.