Winter overseeding of bermudagrass and effects on bermudagrass health March 2018 Overseeding bermudagrass with perennial ryegrass helps maintain year-round green, but the bermudagrass may suffer.
Mapping spring dead spot using drones March 2018 Using unmanned aerial vehicles to map spring dead spot over large areas allows for targeted fungicide applications.
Verdure: Let’s get physical March 2018 Gypsum has been promoted as an answer to compacted soil, but the only published research on the topic takes a different view.
Effect of phosphite rate, source on cyanobacteria greens colonization March 2018 When applied at the appropriate rate, phosphites can be safely used to control cyanobacteria on putting greens.
Career: Tell your teamwork stories March 2018 Try these tactics to demonstrate teamwork skills throughout your résumé and career documents to catch an employer’s eye.
Agronomic planning: Less art, more science March 2018 When approaching the complex task of controlling pest and disease damage — particularly on greens — rely on solid data, the latest research, and a thorough but flexible plan.
Woe and triumph on a troubled green March 2018 A problematic putting surface put a superintendent’s agronomic acumen and perseverance to the test.
Ultradwarf grasses: Beyond bermuda March 2018 The first ultradwarf zoysiagrass shows promise as an alternative to bermudagrass greens.
Darren Davis future-focused as GCSAA president March 2018 Securing the next generation of golf course superintendents is atop the 2018 GCSAA president’s agenda.
Passion play: Darren J. Davis, CGCS March 2018 Driven by a love of the profession and a desire to give back to an industry that has given him so much, it’s full speed ahead for Darren J. Davis, CGCS, GCSAA’s 82nd president.
Opportunities in golf advocacy March 2018 Whether within your district or as part of the National Golf Day delegation in D.C., opportunities to share golf’s good news with policymakers abound.
President’s Message: A profession with a purpose March 2018 Newly elected GCSAA president Darren Davis reflects on his beginnings in and the bright future of the golf course management profession.
Superintendent strikes gold in South Korea February 23, 2018 GCSAA member Brent Borelli gets major satisfaction working in the country that has the Olympic spotlight.
An international affair: Ryder Cup volunteer spots up for grabs February 22, 2018 Program offers GCSAA members the opportunity to volunteer at Le Golf National in Paris for the 2018 Ryder Cup this September.
Grand finale: Closing Celebration wraps up #GIS18 in style February 9, 2018 An Auburn triumph in the Turf Bowl, a new GCSAA board of directors and the comedy of SNL alum Darrell Hammond put a bow on San Antonio.
First Green and GCSAA announce partnership February 8, 2018 The merger will broaden the reach of the educational program, which brings math and science learning into the colorful, hands-on world of golf courses.
Lightning Round Learning!: Tips, tricks and life advice at #GIS18 February 8, 2018 Eleven speakers imparted five-minute bits of wisdom gleaned from experiences on the golf course and beyond.
The Toro Co. supports Rounds 4 Research with $50,000 donation February 8, 2018 The grant will go toward program that auctions golf rounds to fund regional turfgrass research.
The Andersons donates $25,000+ in products for Silent Auction February 8, 2018 The auction, held in conjunction with the Golf Industry Show, is open online until Feb. 19.
Voices carry: Social media and the superintendent February 7, 2018 Social media’s power and pitfalls had superintendents talking at #GIS18.