The data-driven golf course superintendent December 20, 2018 Modern superintendents have a wealth of data at their fingertips. Sifting through it and balancing it with know-how is the challenge.
CourseCo receives GCSAA’s President’s Award December 18, 2018 The award honors the golf course management company’s dedication to protecting and enhancing the environment.
Melrose Leadership Academy 2019 class announced December 11, 2018 The 13 superintendents will receive a trip to the 2019 Golf Industry Show in San Diego.
Sinbad set for Golf Industry Show December 11, 2018 The comedian will bring his signature stand-up to the finale of the San Diego event.
Brian Youell wins 2018 Leo Feser Award December 4, 2018 Youell’s story of recovery from a traumatic brain injury has been selected as the best superintendent-written article published in GCM.
Ben Anderson wins Grassroots Ambassador Leadership Award December 4, 2018 The award lauds the Alabama superintendent’s golf advocacy efforts.
Through the Green: A brave new world for the Rules of Golf December 2018 Several of the changes taking effect Jan. 1 apply to course conditions and should be on superintendents’ radars.
Dazomet for Poa annua control in fairway renovations December 2018 With methyl bromide off the market, researchers investigated dazomet’s ability to sterilize soil.
Verdure: T is for turfgrass, and P is for Poa December 2018 Auburn University researchers evaluated the effects of phosphorus on Poa annua growth and seedhead production.
Fertilization, irrigation strategies reduce emissions, conserve water December 2018 Use of controlled-release fertilizers and improved irrigation techniques may produce better visual turf quality while reducing nitrous oxide emissions.
Bermudagrass mite: Searching for management solutions December 2018 Little is known about this pest and how its damage can be prevented. Here, a look at potential controls, plus summaries of current and future research.
Golf course gardens grow community December 2018 Golf + gourds = the city of Denver’s initiative to expand natural areas on its courses, boost participation in the game and benefit its citizens.
5 business tips I wish I’d learned as an assistant superintendent December 2018 Successful superintendents must possess business management smarts on par with their agronomic know-how. A veteran super shares insight on developing this skill set.
Indelible stamp: The Powell family and Clearview Golf Club December 2018 The Powell family of East Canton, Ohio, followed the lead of its patriarch, Bill, to break racial barriers and have an enduring impact on golf in the United States.
Cal Roth: A fond farewell for PGA Tour’s grass guru November 29, 2018 The agronomist is retiring after 35 years with the organization.
Greg McLaughlin named World Golf Foundation CEO, First Tee president November 29, 2018 McLaughlin succeeds 10-year World Golf Foundation CEO Steve Mona, who will retire next year.
Horton, Tanto honored with GCSAA Distinguished Service Awards November 27, 2018 The celebrated superintendent and the irrigation industry leader will be recognized at the 2019 Golf Industry Show in San Diego.
Spring dead spot prevention November 20, 2018 Fall is an ideal time to combat this common disease of bermudagrass. Learn about spring dead spot and options for control.
Golf course greens aerification using the numbers November 15, 2018 A Montana superintendent shares the data-driven approach that has allowed him to better manage excessive organic material in greens with minimal disruption to play during his club’s short season.
Dollar spot fungicide resistance November 15, 2018 New research from Penn State looks at the extent of fungicide resistance among dollar spot populations in Pennsylvania and the surrounding region.