Verdure: It’s not easy being green March 2021 Mike Fidanza, Ph.D., explores matters of color in turfgrass, from stand uniformity to the evolution of visual evaluation methods (complete with the musical stylings of a famous frog).
10 functions of golf course trees March 2021 A guide to trees’ many roles in the golfscape, from marking direction to masking eyesores to making a statement.
Photo Quiz: Small punctures on turf, large hole in green March 2021 Two greens, two hemispheres, two unique but related turf woes. Take a shot at diagnosing the damages.
In memoriam: David W. Fearis, CGCS Retired March 10, 2021 The GCSAA Past President and former director of membership for the association passed away March 10.
The 2021 Players Championship: Golf course facts March 9, 2021 The March date means the overseeded turf will furnish the playing surfaces on TPC Sawgrass’s Stadium Course. Get all the course maintenance details.
Spring management of annual bluegrass weevil March 2021 New findings on the reproductive phenology and feeding patterns of ABW during spring emergence suggest a need for changes to management practices to achieve more effective control.
How golf course size has evolved March 2021 New research from the USGA and R&A explores how courses’ overall footprints and feature sizes have changed over the past century.
Grace under pressure: Mark F. Jordan, CGCS March 2021 As Mark Jordan takes the reins as GCSAA’s 85th president, his brand of leadership, hard work and a cool, calm demeanor is well suited to moving the association forward in an unpredictable year.
Managing stress in turfgrass March 2, 2021 Today’s golf course turf is subject to high stress and high expectations. Here’s a closer look at turf’s stressors, defenses, and components of an optimal stress management program.
Putting the quail back in Quail Creek February 2021 A Quail Creek Country Club board member, the superintendent and a former superintendent teamed up to stage the native birds’ return.
Wetting agents for water conservation February 2021 Researchers tested 10 wetting agent treatments’ ability to sustain quality turf under deficit irrigation. Here’s how the different products and chemistries stacked up.
Mr. Greens Mower: Helmut Ullrich of The Toro Co. February 2021 Helmut Ullrich’s expertise and innovation fueled the creation of some of Toro’s most seminal machines. Get to know the pioneering product developer.
GCM’s Industry News Digest: February 2021 February 25, 2021 The latest golf course product and industry news, curated for golf course superintendents and other turf industry professionals.
Fairway on ice: NHL comes to Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course February 19, 2021 The puck stops ... here? A Nevada superintendent (and hockey fan) has helped transform a snow-covered fairway into a rink for a made-for-TV NHL event.
Verdure: Nitrogen, a plant growth regulator and shade ... oh my! February 2021 Do different shade levels influence N plus trinexapac-ethyl’s effects on turf?
Cape crusader: Matthew Crowther, CGCS February 2021 The winner of GCSAA’s 2021 President’s Award for Environmental Stewardship chats with GCM about his professional journey and some of his eco-minded projects and practices.
Photo Quiz: Curious grass pattern, turf-less spots on green February 2021 Can you pinpoint the causes of these turf anomalies? See how your hypotheses stack up in this month’s Photo Quiz.
Managing a reversible golf course February 2021 Visit some of the reversible layouts in the U.S., from rural Oregon to downtown Atlanta, and hear from superintendents who oversee courses played different ways on different days.
Do wetting agents influence putting green speed? February 2021 Claims that the products produce faster and firmer surfaces haven’t been thoroughly vetted, leading researchers to investigate seven wetting agents’ effects on green speed and more.
John Deere to sponsor GCSAA’s Assistant Superintendent Certificate Series February 9, 2021 The support is the latest in the company’s many efforts to bolster young professionals in the golf course management industry.