Vince Gill to receive GCSAA’s Old Tom Morris Award December 14, 2021 The country music superstar has been a lifelong golfer and generous supporter of the game.
Photo Quiz: Dark lines atop turf, dandelions on green December 2021 What caused these surfaces to take unsightly turns? See whether your damage-diagnosing instincts are up to par in this month’s Photo Quiz.
Proceeds from donated golf rounds a lifeline for turf program December 2021 At Oregon State University, funds from GCSAA’s annual Rounds 4 Research auction have helped expand research efforts that have practical applications for golf course superintendents.
The icing on the turf December 2021 Turf scientist Jack Fry, Ph.D., offers an overview of the various ways ice forms in the turfgrass system and the differing effects.
A conversation with Bob Farren, CGCS December 2021 The longtime caretaker of Pinehurst Resort chats with GCM about his small-town beginnings, career journey and work at Pinehurst. Plus: Peers and protégés reflect on Farren’s impact on the industry.
Bob Farren wins GCSAA’s inaugural Col. John Morley Award November 30, 2021 An extensive résumé of industry service has complemented the 41-year GCSAA member’s distinguished career at Pinehurst Resort.
Humic fertilizer effects on soil, turf health November 2021 Using a sand-based putting green, researchers evaluated humic substances’ ability to enhance soil microbial activity and maintain turf quality with reduced nitrogen.
Turf schools: Small colleges, great heights November 2021 Several small colleges and junior colleges loom large in the turf management industry, training sought-after grads and championing careers in turf.
17 dogs living their best turf life November 18, 2021 Get to know the very good boys and girls gracing the pages of GCSAA’s 2022 “Dog Days of Golf” calendar, a celebration of the golf industry’s beloved canine workforce.
How to keep your crew safe from stray golf balls November 16, 2021 Golf course superintendent Alan FitzGerald, MG, shares how his maintenance crew avoids golfers — or, at least, flying golf balls.
Photo Quiz: Discolored green, imprinted lines in rough November 2021 Have a guess as to what caused this set of turf afflictions? Find out whether your hunch hits the target in this month’s Photo Quiz.
An unconventional golf course overseed November 11, 2021 Tasked with overseeding on a compressed schedule and amid other obstacles, a Mid-Atlantic superintendent recounts the challenge and the agronomic and operational lessons learned.
Weed control in minimal- and no-mow golf course roughs November 2021 To help superintendents eradicate weeds without injuring desirable plants, researchers evaluated 11 rough grasses for their tolerance to three postemergence herbicides.
Superintendent competes on ABC game show November 2021 Taking on the humorously challenging mini-golf course (and vying for the $250,000 prize) on ABC’s “Holey Moley” is just the latest golf-tied accomplishment for superintendent Jose Alvarez.
Registration open for 2022 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show November 4, 2021 Find pricing and registration info, preview the education lineup, and get an update from GCSAA CEO Rhett Evans on plans for the event.
Potassium and turfgrass stress November 2021 Is potassium the plant protector it’s often purported to be, able to boost turf’s tolerance to traffic, cold and other stressors? Five studies offer a clearer picture of K’s functions and true capabilities.
On-course fly-fishing flows from stream restoration October 2021 At Centre Hills Country Club in Pennsylvania, a project to protect a trout stream has also produced an angler’s paradise.
Quantifying golf shoe effects on putting greens October 2021 Researchers tested various methods for detecting surface disruption based on shoe type and after just one day of play.
A fruitful business: Southers Marsh Golf Club October 21, 2021 Thirty acres of cranberry bogs sit among the Massachusetts course’s 18 holes. Golf course superintendent and third-generation cranberry farmer Will Stearns chats about both fruits of his labor.
GCSAA revamps CGCS program October 19, 2021 The association has streamlined the process for its members to achieve Certified Golf Course Superintendent status.