Turf schools: Small colleges, great heights November 2021 Several small colleges and junior colleges loom large in the turf management industry, training sought-after grads and championing careers in turf.
What I learned from being fired August 2021 A golf course superintendent reflects on recent job loss and shares wisdom on processing such change and turning professional setbacks into personal advancement.
Women in turf: Career journeys, lessons and advice May 27, 2021 Five women share their unique paths into the golf course management industry, discuss the challenges they’ve faced, and pass along career wisdom.
Retirement planning basics for golf course superintendents December 2020 A retired superintendent shares introductory retirement-planning steps and insights tailored to those who make a living keeping the green.
Career: Take ownership of your attitude October 2020 Job satisfaction is often more a choice than a result. A superintendent shares lessons in cultivating contentment at work.
Assistant and assistant-er: My long, winding road to superintendent July 16, 2020 With stints as an assistant, in academia, sales and outside of golf, a soon-to-be head superintendent reflects on his career journey and the power of embracing an unconventional path to reach your ultimate goal.
Walking the talk as a golf course superintendent July 2019 A superintendent outlines different paths to becoming more involved in the industry and how such opportunities lead to personal growth and a more rewarding professional journey.
5 simple ways to increase your professionalism March 2019 Two golf course superintendents share ideas for bringing the role out of the shadows — including transparency, innovation and better communication — and why doing so matters.
Turf Club: Camaraderie, advice off the golf course February 28, 2019 Informal gatherings with a group of fellow turf enthusiasts helped an assistant superintendent boost his agronomic IQ and find a sense of community.
Year one as a golf course superintendent January 31, 2019 A newly minted head superintendent shares the challenges and highlights of transitioning from an assistant to holding the superintendent reins.
An accidental career as a golf course equipment manager January 2019 Through the support of industry colleagues and specialized education from GCSAA, a Maryland equipment manager has grown and thrived in the profession.
A golf course superintendent abroad January 2019 A turf manager who made the leap to the Asian golf market 20-plus years ago shares lessons in perseverance and management learned through a different lens.
Superintendents broaden skill set at Syngenta Business Institute December 28, 2018 In its 10th year, the program proves superintendents of all experience levels can continue to learn.
Career: Leverage your love of golf to get a job November 2018 Job seekers who know how to show their appreciation of and dedication to the game of golf have a leg up on the competition.
Wisdom for the superintendent journey November 2018 A South Dakota superintendent shares what he has learned within the profession, including lessons in leadership, self-awareness, managing others and more.
A Green Start grad’s homecoming October 31, 2018 Green Start Academy alum Logan Murphy was thrilled to return for the 2018 edition of the event for assistant superintendents, this time as a speaker.
Leveling up at Green Start Academy October 26, 2018 Assistants get a crash course in the multifaceted role of superintendent during day one of the 2018 program.
A Green Start jump-start October 23, 2018 East Lake Golf Club superintendent Charles Aubry is an alumnus and huge proponent of the Green Start Academy assistant-development program.
GCSAA with the assist for assistant superintendents October 2018 Are you or do you know an assistant looking to stand out and advance in the profession? Learn about GCSAA’s Assistant Superintendent Certificate Series from an assistant who has been through its paces.
Career: Know why July 2018 Qualifications and skills are only part of the equation. Communicate your “why” in career documents and job interviews to propel yourself to the top of the candidate list.