Robo-mow: The Cub Cadet RG3 at Perry Park Country Club November 2017 Robotic greens mowing makes golf course maintenance more efficient and eco-friendly at Colorado’s Perry Park Country Club.
Assessing golf course infrastructure August 2017 How long can you expect the many, varied components of your course to last?
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.
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.
Fairway mowing: The road less traveled November 2016 Taking a fresh approach to fairway mowing can trim time and expenses while enhancing the aesthetics of a golf course.
Tree care: In good company August 2016 Looking for outside help for managing and maintaining the trees on your golf course? Intent on tackling the task in-house? Here’s what to consider.
An irrigation evaluation June 2016 To tackle irrigation system deficiencies at the root — rather than just reacting to them — a Colorado superintendent put his turf to the stress test. The results debunked some long-held beliefs.
Triage for trees February 2016 Have a troubled tree on your hands? Before you take action, you need to diagnose. Here, a certified arborist guides you through the process of determining just what’s befallen an ailing tree.
Winter golf course maintenance: Keeping the green at 20 below February 2015 Three Wyoming superintendents share how they shepherd their golf courses through extreme winters and the flurry of agronomic challenges that come with.
Renovating golf course bunkers: 7 key considerations August 2014 A superintendent-turned-designer discusses drainage, sand selection, edges, liners and other elements of upgrading bunkers with a focus on prolonging their life span.
Top 10 reasons to lightweight-roll golf course greens April 2014 This overview of the benefits of lightweight rolling — decreased disease incidence, better turf establishment and more — will have you ready to roll.
Controlled burns on the golf course February 2014 A Michigan superintendent shares his process for carrying out controlled burns of his course’s naturalized areas every spring, from developing a “burn plan” to supervising the blaze.
Golf course landscaping for fall October 2013 Color has an undeniable impact on golfers and the golfscape, and fall furnishes a dazzling palette all its own. A horticulturist offers insight on incorporating plants with fall appeal.
Preventing damage to golf course ornamentals July 2013 How you plant, prune and approach stressors can impact how injury-prone (and costly!) your course’s trees, shrubs and perennials are.
The fundamentals of frequency of clip November 2012 Adding this easy measurement to your toolbox can improve the quality of your turf — think increased ball roll without lowering height of cut — while cutting maintenance time and costs.
Wildfires and golf courses: What superintendents should know October 2011 Weather conditions, vegetation, geography and several other factors influence how prone a course is to wildfire. Learn the basics and hear from supers who’ve been faced with flames.
Renovation risk: In-house or contractor? August 2010 An in-house renovation can make you the hero or the fall guy. Golf course superintendents and builders weigh in.
13 tips for better putting green collars June 2009 Collars tend to take a beating for the sake of putting surface playability. A turf consultant offers recommendations for curbing collar decline and improving appearance.
This or that? Turfgrass aerification decisions May 2009 Deep vs. shallow tines? A preventive vs. curative approach? A turfgrass consultant advises on which choices are wisest when it comes to countering soil compaction.
Maintaining golf course naturalized areas May 2009 Don’t confuse going natural with letting nature take over. Here’s how to choose plants for naturalized areas, schedule maintenance and properly employ herbicides.