Survey: Mental health in the golf industry April 2021 Syngenta asked golf industry professionals about the past yearâs impact on job-related stress and their mental health. Here, a look at the findings, and resources for those who may need support.
Giving the gift of golf to veterans April 2021 Residents of an Alabama veterans home can now enjoy the game on a custom-made putting green made possible by the Alabama GCSA.
GCMâs Industry News Digest: March 2021 March 31, 2021 The latest golf course product and industry news, curated for golf course superintendents and other turf industry professionals.
How golf course size has evolved March 2021 New research from the USGA and R&A explores how coursesâ overall footprints and feature sizes have changed over the past century.
GCMâs Industry News Digest: February 2021 February 25, 2021 The latest golf course product and industry news, curated for golf course superintendents and other turf industry professionals.
Golf in Alaska: Golfâs last frontier November 2020 What Alaska lacks in a lengthy golf season, it makes up for with midnight sun and majestic scenery. Hereâs a look at golf in the largest and northernmost state.
Womenâs work: New survey of women in turf November 2020 The findings highlight the unique challenges women face in pursuing careers in turf. Plus: anecdotes and advice from female leaders in the industry.
On cloud 9: An uptick in nine-hole rounds October 2020 Nine-hole courses in particular have seen a boost from golfâs increased popularity during the coronavirus pandemic. Hereâs a look at the numbers.
Coronavirus golf course costs August 2020 A GCSAA survey of more than 450 superintendents offers a snapshot of the virusâs impacts on revenue, maintenance budgets and capital improvement plans.
Coronavirus and golf: Ongoing industry updates July 8, 2020 Find coronavirus-related announcements from the golf industry and that impact the golf industry.
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.
Coronavirus: Roadblock to turfgrass research? March 19, 2020 University courses can continue online, but what will happen to research? Professors discuss the impacts they foresee and how they intend to navigate the new circumstances.
Coronavirus and golf: Pandemic halts professional play March 19, 2020 With the plug pulled on many golf events, maintenance teams may not get to showcase their months of work on schedule or at all. But disappointment doesnât mean theyâre dialing back.
Industry veteran Cliff Dipman passes away October 22, 2019 The superintendent, who battled cancer for more than a decade, was a mentor to many in the Midwest turf community.
Virginia GCSA commended for Chesapeake Bay watershed cleanup efforts October 2, 2019 The Virginia golf industry’s example offers other states a guide for getting out ahead of water quality concerns.
Iconic Scottish greenkeeper Walter Woods passes away September 19, 2019 Woods oversaw the Old Course at St. Andrews for more than 20 years and helped advance the golf course management industry in Europe.
Six achieve Master Greenkeeper designation June 6, 2019 A record number of turf professionals — four from the U.S. — have earned the Master Greenkeeper certificate.
Jan Bel Jan elected ASGCA president May 30, 2019 The former assistant superintendent promotes golfers playing from the correct tees for greater playability and improved scoring.
Rick Tegtmeier inducted into Iowa Golf Hall of Fame April 25, 2019 The director of grounds at Des Moines Golf and Country Club is a Certified Golf Course Superintendent, a Master Greenkeeper, and now among those honored on Iowaâs roster of greats.
Economist: Golf labor numbers âgloomyâ March 2019 Sports economist Todd McFall offers his take on the results of GCSAA’s latest labor survey, discussing motivating factors and possible paths forward.