Turf Bowl champs relished Tour toil May 13, 2019 The trio from Penn State proved their mowing mettle when they joined the volunteer corps for the AT&T Byron Nelson at Trinity Forest.
Blue Hills Country Club: It takes a city May 10, 2019 When a Kansas City-area superintendent had to weather the storm — make that storms — those who do what he does arrived from throughout the region to lend helping hands.
Inside the new crop of college golf practice facilities May 2019 Many university golf programs are graduating to impressive practice facilities that spare no expense. Hear from superintendents who oversee these unique tracks.
May days: The PGA Championship at Bethpage Black May 2019 The veteran maintenance team at Bethpage State Park discusses getting the Black Course looking its best in a different season and on an accelerated schedule.
An in-house approach to prep for LPGA’s ANA Inspiration April 5, 2019 Mission Hills Country Club operates without any volunteers during tournament week, and superintendent Jared Taylor doesn’t mind getting his hands dirty.
Superintendent remembered at Mission Hills Country Club April 3, 2019 The California club is home to the first major of the season — this week’s LPGA Tour ANA Inspiration — as well as a putting course designed by and dedicated to its late superintendent, Dave Johnson.
History in the making at Hamilton Golf and Country Club April 2019 Hamilton Golf and Country Club, host to this June’s RBC Canadian Open, has a storied past, a bright future and a veteran superintendent leading the way.
Ohoopee Match Club: Out of the dunes March 21, 2019 On a pure-sand site in a secluded area of Georgia, superintendent Rhett Baker has helped bring Ohoopee Match Club — an easygoing, whimsical 22-hole layout — to life.
The Players: Data drives preparations at TPC Sawgrass March 13, 2019 New tournament dates have the TPC Sawgrass maintenance team digging into the numbers to fine-tune future prep work.
‘For sale’ sign up at Rock Springs Golf Course November 12, 2018 Interested in buying a golf course? Jim Stephens has a deal for you.
Turfgrass in U.S. national parks November 2018 A variety of golf courses are maintained within the country’s treasured, protected lands.
Course of Action: Le Golf National September 2018 From learning French to managing without certain fungicides, superintendent Alejandro Reyes has had a unique road to the 2018 Ryder Cup.
Let it bee: Elcona Country Club September 2018 Interests in woodworking and stewardship meld for superintendent Ryan Cummings, who has crafted a homey bee habitat at the Indiana club.
Shop talk: Managing equipment at Bellerive Country Club August 8, 2018 Equipment manager Chris Rapp has had ample help handling shop operations at the 2018 PGA Championship.
Fan appreciation at Bellerive Country Club August 7, 2018 In addition to the throngs attending the 2018 PGA Championship, the fans keeping the putting surfaces healthy at Bellerive are also getting plenty of attention.
Architect’s seal of approval at Bellerive Country Club August 2018 Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., Bellerive’s course was later revisited by the architect’s son, Rees Jones, who’s a fan of the agronomy team’s handiwork.
Country Club of Charleston: Countdown to 2019 U.S. Women’s Open July 12, 2018 With the U.S. Women’s Open coming to town next spring, both the city of Charleston, S.C., and the event’s host venue have preparations well underway.
Off and running: Border collies find a home on the golf course July 2018 Two border collies trained to tackle geese problems were up for grabs at the 2018 Golf Industry Show. GCM chased down updates on how the dogs are doing at their new golf course digs.
Jon Jennings reflects on the U.S. Open June 21, 2018 Superintendent Jon Jennings, CGCS, talks hole locations, Phil Mickelson, and how his staff and volunteers performed at last week’s U.S. Open.
Solid solutions on showcase at Shinnecock Hills June 13, 2018 The USGA is tapping technological advancements — some developed in-house — to ensure success at this week’s U.S. Open.