Former USGA president Stuart Bloch dies at 84 October 31, 2017 Bloch served as president in 1992 and 1993, and was an advocate for environmental stewardship in golf.
Golf course architect Gordon dies October 27, 2017 David W. Gordon, the longest-tenured member of the ASGCA, had a hand in design of Saucon Valley and Stanwich Club.
Turfgrass insect management: The windshield or the bug October 2017 A well-thought-out agronomic plan for turfgrass insect control can help superintendents steer clear of potentially big setbacks.
Team Canada captures inaugural Can Am Cup October 24, 2017 Baltusrol, Canoe Brook play host to nearly 200 participants from Canada and the U.S. for world-class golf and educational event.
Darrell Hammond to entertain at Golf Industry Show October 24, 2017 The famed ‘Saturday Night Live’ impressionist will bring his cast of characters to the event’s Closing Celebration.
Toro unveils winner of Project Delta naming contest October 17, 2017 Curt Shaffer, a South Carolina superintendent, wins competition by dubbing new product the Outcross.
Taking the long view on golf course equipment purchases October 2017 Knowing the answers to key budgeting and planning questions will help you develop an equipment strategy best suited to the specific needs of your golf course.
After the storms: Superintendents facing challenges head-on October 12, 2017 Hurricanes from Texas to the U.S. Virgin Islands have tested golf course superintendents, who are still responding to the challenge.
Kurapia performance in the low desert of Arizona October 2017 This non-invasive ground cover was evaluated for potential use as a replacement for turfgrass in non-play areas.
Verdure: Creeping into microbial activity October 2017 University of Maryland researchers evaluated the utility of natural organic fertilizers and amendments for creeping bentgrass establishment and maintenance.
Speed and style: Davenport Country Club renovation October 2017 Ron Forse discusses how the golf course architect duo behind Forse Design achieved top-end renovation results on a tight timeline.
Fast forward: Davenport Country Club October 2017 The makeover of Iowa’s Davenport Country Club offers a blueprint for renovating on an aggressive timeline as well as recapturing a storied course’s original personality.
Honey tees: Downriver Golf Course creates new home for bees October 4, 2017 With help from a grant from Bayer, superintendent Mike Greene has bolstered honey bee habitats at his facility in Spokane, Wash.
Foley United selects new president/CEO October 3, 2017 Brad Kautzer takes top role at grinder manufacturer, replacing the retiring Jim Letourneau.
GCSAA, Nufarm create new leadership program October 3, 2017 EXCEL program targets assistant superintendents and future leaders of golf course management industry.
Shop: Don’t trust — verify October 2017 For a veteran technician, a recent timing chain replacement emphasized the importance of verifying when troubleshooting in the shop.
Course of Action: Capital City Club October 2017 The Atlanta venue’s Crabapple Course will host its first USGA Championship in October — the perfect time of year for such a prominent event, according to superintendent Kyle Marshall.
Great Lake: Michigan town a hotbed of future turf managers October 2017 Whitmore Lake, Mich. — population 6,423 — has turned out an impressive number of golf course superintendents.
Reclaimed to fame: Irrigation at Pasatiempo Golf Club October 2017 Switching from potable to reclaimed water for golf course irrigation — a long-envisioned possibility for Pasatiempo Golf Club — recently became reality.
Through the Green: Lost and found October 2017 Although Ian Poulter’s lost golf ball during the 2017 PGA Championship was eventually found, it was actually still lost. At least, according to the Rules of Golf.