University of Georgia and Pure Seed resolve turfgrass name duplication

The tricky business of naming turfgrass varieties caused University of Georgia researchers to accidentally double up names with an existing strain.

Superintendents can help reduce environmental impact of golf courses

Environmental concerns were top of mind at the Crop Science Society of America's annual meeting.

Does adaptive golf cart traffic impact putting green smoothness and trueness?

Online supplier woes

Sometimes buying equipment online can lead to disappointing results. 

Turf, life and golf in Finland

An American assistant superintendent shares Finland's unique golf courses and the sport's growth in the country.

Night vision at Grass Clippings Rolling Hills

The Tempe, Ariz., golf course celebrated its one-year anniversary of action after dark in the desert

Green Start Academy welcomes assistant superintendents for 19th year

Assistant superintendents from across the U.S. and Canada experienced three days of professional development at Pinehurst

GCM’s Industry News Digest: December 2024

The latest golf course product and industry news, curated for golf course superintendents and other turf industry professionals.

Cool-season grasses activate drought stress defenses earlier than thought

Researchers examined damage and stress-protection mechanisms that grasses use to protect photosynthesis during drought stress responses.

Building turfgrass careers from the ground up

Drew Miller funneled dozens of students into the turf industry through Brentsville District High School’s ‘ag class.’

Developing leadership skills and sharing tips at Syngenta Business Institute

Superintendents gained insight from Wake Forest Professors and shared ideas on what's working at their courses. 

Matt Gourlay recognized with 2025 GCSAA President’s Award for Environmental Stewardship

The 22-year GCSAA member has a long history as an environmental champion.

How fans helped a course’s bentgrass greens thrive

Installing fans as part of a renovation helped Pinnacle Peak Country Club solve a unique greens problem.

Getting to the (grass) roots of the matter

Research examined how mowing height and plant growth regulators affected roots in creeping bentgrass.

Rare fish finds home in the desert

Scientists reintroduced the endangered Virgin River chub to lakes at Black Desert Resort in Ivins, Utah.

Ozzie Smith gives back through golf

The GCSAA Old Tom Morris Award recipient and baseball legend's passion for golf grew the game for communities and built bonds with superintendents.

Michigan GCSA recognized for unifying smaller chapters into statewide chapter

The Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Association (MiGCSA) is being recognized by the Michigan Golf Course Association.

Precision irrigation for golf course turf management

A survey revealed details about the adoption of various precision irrigation technologies.

Autonomous mowers on display at 2025 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show

An early adopter superintendent is eager to share his experiences with technology.

Reflecting on a year of turf industry advocacy

GCSAA’s government affairs team looks back on the issues and advances of 2024.