In memoriam: Ken Melrose May 5, 2020 The former CEO of The Toro Co. and a generous supporter of golf course superintendents and equipment managers passed away May 3.
Prepare your golf course water features for summer May 1, 2020 Check out five easy maintenance tips, plus discover the best fountains for your golf course.
Segway fungicide: Effects of irrigation on distribution May 2020 On a creeping bentgrass green, both the amount and timing of irrigation following cyazofamid application affected delivery of the fungicide to the target site.
Pesticide phytoremediation by native plants May 2020 Researchers evaluated three commonly used plant speciesā capacity to minimize off-target movement of a fungicide, herbicide and insecticide.
Verdure: For your age, you look fabulous May 2020 In a series of studies over four years, researchers examined how N and K fertilization should be adjusted on aging ultradwarf bermudagrass greens.
Wetting agents: Differences and implications for best use May 2020 Wetting agents vary in their effect on water surface tension, water infiltration and water retention. Researchers evaluated 15 products to help with proper selection.
Classifying fine fescues used on golf courses May 2020 The five fine fescues common in turf systems have key differences. Clarified taxonomic classification can help turf managers better capitalize on each grassās strengths.
Stevens Point Country Club reborn after Imprelis damage May 2020 The Wisconsin club turned the loss of about 2,500 trees into an opportunity to reimagine its 18-hole golf course, emerging with improved routing, new features and modern infrastructure.
Protect trees and shrubs from āsuper pestsā May 2020 An arborist and entomologist offer a roster of the āsuper pestsā of woody plants, symptoms to watch for, and strategies to keep these threats at bay.
GCMās 2020 Seed Update May 2020 Find profiles of 17 new turfgrass varieties, a look at how coronavirus has impacted the seed industry, and a special essay from turf scientist Eric Watkins, Ph.D., spotlighting the people and processes behind turf seed production.
Back2Golf: Reopening the golf course amid coronavirus concerns April 30, 2020 Find guidelines for protecting golf course employee and customer safety, including setting up a touch-free course, cleaning equipment and more.
A new use for old bunker sand April 30, 2020 Swapped-out bunker sand can be repurposed as a growing medium for native wildflowers and grasses, creating valuable habitat for insects and small animals.
Coronavirus and golf: Superintendent provides masks for first responders April 25, 2020 A superintendent-spearheaded fundraiser in the Denver area has supplied more than 6,000 N95 masks to local first responders.
PGA of America announces Golf Emergency Relief Fund April 14, 2020 GCSAA members experiencing hardship as a result of coronavirus are among those eligible for financial aid.
Former assistant superintendent pivots to health care April 13, 2020 A Floridianās career shift from golf course maintenance to nursing has coincided with the coronavirus outbreak.
Managing Pythium diseases effectively April 13, 2020 Golfers love warm weather. Unfortunately, so does Pythium. Use these tips to identify Pythium diseases and protect your high-value turf.
Coronavirus and golf: One man, 350 acres April 9, 2020 His facility closed, a Virginia superintendent tasked with single-handedly tending 36 holes of golf describes his strategy and the strange solitude of a vacated golfscape.
Coronavirus and golf: Course closed ā or is it? April 2, 2020 The pandemic has presented a Wisconsin superintendent with a new problem: trespassers seeking an outdoor escape on his closed course.
Golf course minimum maintenance guidelines April 2, 2020 Course closed or staff slashed in the wake of coronavirus? GCSAA and the USGA have outlined a minimum maintenance plan for keeping turf alive until standard operations can resume.
Spent coffee grounds for turfgrass? April 2020 Texas A&M researchers are investigating whether used coffee grounds can rival peat moss as a root-zone amendment.