GCSAA names Katrin Wolfe Mid-Atlantic field staff representative April 27, 2021 The former Penn State collegiate golfer will assist GCSAA chapters in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.
Photo Quiz: Scratches on green, âghostâ footprints April 2021 Can you tell what produced these two strange on-course sights? Test your turf-trouble radar in this monthâs Photo Quiz.
Rhodesgrass mealybug in turf April 2021 The invasive insect is an emerging pest of both cool- and warm-season greens. Entomologists detail its life cycle, cultural and biological controls, and findings from recent insecticide experiments.
Perfecting winter putting green protection April 22, 2021 With just a brief window to bring greens out of long, harsh winters, a club has fine-tuned a custom cover system that shields turf from the elements without creating anoxic conditions.
Rounds 4 Research auction opens April 26 April 20, 2021 The 2021 auction follows a year of growth in golf participation and offers more than 900 opportunities to tee it up. Preview them now.
TiburĂłn Golf Clubâs tournament trifecta April 15, 2021 This week, the Naples, Fla., standout is hosting its third professional golf event in just five monthsâ time. Hereâs how the agronomy team planned for and pulled off the feat.
Survey: Mental health in the golf industry April 2021 Syngenta asked golf industry professionals about the past yearâs impact on job-related stress and their mental health. Here, a look at the findings, and resources for those who may need support.
Heavy metal effects on golf course greens April 2021 Certain products and soil conditions can expose turf to elevated levels of copper and zinc. Researchers examined the impacts of the heavy metals on two warm-season turfgrasses.
Greens mowers: Q&A with Jeff Drake of The Toro Co. April 8, 2021 The companyâs global product marketing manager talks greens mower trends, operating tips and new features.
Giving the gift of golf to veterans April 2021 Residents of an Alabama veterans home can now enjoy the game on a custom-made putting green made possible by the Alabama GCSA.
Verdure: Mind your prills and granules April 2021 What percentage of fertilizer granules get picked up by the mower, and does the loss affect turf health? A multisite study took a close look at granular fertilizer applications.
Mowing âem down: MLB pitcher part of golf course grounds crew April 1, 2021 Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Taylor Widener is a key player on another roster: the maintenance team at The Westin Kierland Golf Club. The gig has helped him improve his game.
SpeedZone EW herbicide: Making an industry favorite even better April 1, 2021 The new emulsion-in-water formulation provides more complete coverage of the weed surface for rapid control of 90-plus broadleaf weeds.
GCMâs Industry News Digest: March 2021 March 31, 2021 The latest golf course product and industry news, curated for golf course superintendents and other turf industry professionals.
2021 Valero Texas Open: Golf course facts March 30, 2021 The event returns to the PGA Tour schedule after its cancellation in 2020 because of the pandemic. Get to know TPC San Antonioâs Oaks Course.
Dollar spot: Evaluating biological and oil-based fungicides March 2021 Researchers discuss findings from their tests of eight commercially available alternative controls for dollar spot in turfgrass.
Central Florida club replicates golfâs iconic holes March 2021 Golfers can play a bit of Augusta, the Old Course and other elite venues at Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club.
GCSAA funds over $144,000 in new turfgrass research March 23, 2021 Projects studying annual bluegrass weevil, fine fescues are among those receiving grants.
Measuring beneficial predator activity in turf March 2021 Spiders, ants and other natural predators of destructive turf pests leave little trace of their presence. To learn more about them and maximize their benefits, researchers got craft-y.
Turf hack: Drip irrigation for bunker surrounds March 18, 2021 A Michigan club pursued a more targeted approach to irrigating around bunkers and found healthy turf could be achieved with far, far less.