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GCM’s Industry News Digest: April 2025

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

Determining effective methods for monitoring annual bluegrass weevil

Researchers found soap flushing the most effective for monitoring adult ABWs, with vacuuming a possivle alternative for greens.

Ortmeier, Tingen receive Grassroots Ambassador Leadership Awards from GCSAA

Golf course superintendents honored for advocacy efforts, advancement of association priority issues and congressional outreach

An Augusta National icon moves on

Brad Owen made a name for himself at a golf mecca and continues to put his stamp on the industry.

Environmental champions

The winners of the 2024 Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards hail from distinct locales but share an interest in sustainability.

Groundbreaking hydronics in Oklahoma

Crew members at Karsten in Stillwater, Okla., incorporated cutting-edge technology into a wall-to-wall renovation project.

Religion and science (Part 2)

Turfgrass entymology professor Rick Brandenburg, Ph.D., continues his exploration of the relationship between science and religion.

A different kind of green speed

Matt Gourlay, winner of the President’s Award for Environmental Stewardship, pursues firmer, faster, more sustainable course conditions.

Forging connections at Links to Success

An assistant superintendent shares his experiences traveling to BTME and visiting historic UK golf courses and athletic fields.

Chasing down the 2025 GCSAA National Championship

Mike Gianopoulos, CGCS, captured the big prize at the 2025 GCSAA National Championship in California.

Verdure: Pigment use on creeping bentgrass

Can pigments be applied to turf to keep photosynthesis running at optimum capacity in summer?

Goodies galore from the 2025 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show

Whether it was a Trade Show floor debut or 
familiar faces from way back, products of all shapes and sizes spanned the San Diego Convention Center.

Waving goodbye to the 2025 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show

Attendees flocked to sunny San Diego for a week of education, interactive experiences and more.

Preview more than 1,000 rounds of golf available in GCSAA’s Rounds 4 Research online auction

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Adam Hadwin atones for ‘sprinkler gate’ fiasco at Valspar Championship

After the fallout (and bonus irrigation) settled from his viral tantrum, Hadwin made amends.

Identifying potential quinclorac-resistant smooth crabgrass

Religion and science (Part 1)

In part one of a two-part series, turfgrass entymology professor Rick Brandenburg, Ph.D., discusses the relationship between science and religion.

High-impact ornamental plants

Containers, patio planters and well-placed flower beds often require lots of work, but they can pack a punch.

GCSAA names Joshua Tapp director of environmental programs

Former EPA Region 7 acting deputy regional administrator will provide strategic direction for environmental initiatives.