Rashad Wilson’s starring roles March 2020 As both a golf course superintendent and a PGA pro, Rashad Wilson is sought-after for his skill set and poised to lead within the golf industry.
Weathering winter on the golf course March 2020 Turf managers who contend with harsh, lengthy winters rely on fine-tuned agronomic skills, shrewd timing and, sometimes, just plain luck. Here’s how five northern superintendents do it.
Turf Bowl 2020: A first-ever first place for Cal Poly Pomona March 2020 The competition’s first female winners and first championship team from a university west of Iowa made the 2020 GCSAA Collegiate Turf Bowl one for the history books.
Leader of the band: John R. Fulling Jr., CGCS March 2020 Keeping the green and keeping the beat are dual passions for John R. Fulling Jr., CGCS, and now the superintendent and drummer will set the pace for GCSAA as its 2020 president.
Montana publishes golf course BMP guidelines February 25, 2020 Superintendents in Big Sky Country collaborated with their counterparts in a neighboring state to establish the environmental benchmarks.
Mitch Savage wins Grassroots Ambassador Leadership Award February 25, 2020 Outreach as a GCSAA Grassroots Ambassador has led to additional opportunities for the Colorado superintendent to represent the golf industry.
Union Fungicide SC: Q&A with Brian Aynardi, Ph.D. February 21, 2020 The scientist who leads PBI-Gordon’s fungicide development efforts discusses the company’s new premixed formulation, which controls Pythium diseases, anthracnose and more.
Cub Cadet suspends autonomous mower production February 18, 2020 The company’s decision to shelve its autonomous mower program — at least for now — came as a surprise to users and to an industry still in the early stages of integrating such technology.
When is Poa annua seed most germinable in spring? February 2020 Well-timed collection of clippings can limit the introduction of additional — and potentially herbicide-resistant — seed into the seed bank.
Verdure: How long are you going to hang around? February 2020 University of Illinois researchers examined foliar retention and foliar retention efficiency to help optimize retention of a foliar spray on a turfgrass leaf.
Attracting bats to golf courses February 2020 In the first-ever study of bat activity on golf courses, a wildlife biologist looked at which golfscape habitats these prolific pest predators prefer, revealing ways superintendents can better support them.
Wildflowers bring in beneficial insects February 2020 Incorporating flowering plants on golf courses is a well-known strategy for aiding pollinators, but the practice offers another perk: attracting predatory and parasitic insects for natural pest control.
Geoff of all trades at Cimarron Valley Golf Club February 2020 If something needs doing at the nine-hole Kansas course, Geoff Schiffelbein — the facility’s superintendent, club pro, mechanic and more — is the guy for the job.
Shop: Winter golf course chores February 2020 Knock out these oft-deferred equipment service tasks during the slower days of the year to ensure smooth operations once the golf season is in full swing.
Middle-of-the-map maple madness February 2020 Missouri superintendent siblings prove syrupin' isn't limited to the northern states and Canada.
Chaska Par 30: Course renovation prioritizes accessibility February 2020 The forthcoming renovation of the Minnesota muni will not only include infrastructure upgrades, but will make the course more welcoming to golfers of all skill levels and abilities.
Reversing course: Reverse osmosis cuts golf course irrigation costs February 2020 To slash a hefty water bill, an Illinois superintendent set his sights on getting his site’s poor-quality water up to par. The solution? Reverse osmosis.
John Fulling ascends to GCSAA presidency January 30, 2020 Mark Jordan elected VP, Kevin Breen voted in as secretary/treasurer at the GCSAA Annual Meeting.
Working together works out at Winged Foot January 30, 2020 Major movers who rose to challenge of retooling the historic course — in time for 2020 U.S. Open — reflected on the experience at GIS 2020.
Lightning Round Learning! at the 2020 Golf Industry Show January 29, 2020 Can lightning strike the same place 13 times? At GIS, yes! Bolts of wisdom from a collection of speakers aimed to educate and inspire in a flash.