Wisdom from 2020 for golf course superintendents December 31, 2020 As we bid farewell to an extraordinary year, an industry veteran reflects on lessons from the coronavirus pandemic that shouldnât be left in the rearview mirror.
What the Tech? Applying drone technology on your golf course October 2020 Select the best high-flying tech for your on-course objectives with this rundown of key considerations and drone products on the market.
What the Tech? Drones and aerial imaging July 2020 Ever wished you had a birdâs-eye view of your golf course? This primer on drones will propel you through the basics of such technology and how you can capitalize on the collected images and data.
Coronavirus: 10 lessons for the golf course management industry June 2020 Reflecting on how superintendents responded in the early days of the pandemic reveals valuable guidance on preparing for and weathering future challenges.
Back2Golf: Operational guidelines now available May 7, 2020 GCSAA has partnered with allied golf organizations to publish the three-phase plan for the responsible return of golf during the coronavirus pandemic.
Back2Golf: Reopening the golf course amid coronavirus concerns April 30, 2020 Find guidelines for protecting golf course employee and customer safety, including setting up a touch-free course, cleaning equipment and more.
The future of autonomous technology in golf April 2020 When Cub Cadet pulled the plug on its autonomous mower program, it cast uncertainty on what had seemed a likely rise of the machines in golf course maintenance. GCM explores what comes next.
Maintaining a golf course during âshelter in placeâ March 22, 2020 After a county-issued order, a Bay Area superintendent and his assistant have a course to themselves and are busy readying it for the best and worst cases.
Ready, willing and able: Inclusiveness in golf course maintenance January 2020 Working on the maintenance crew at a Maryland golf club has been a source of pride, belonging for employees with different abilities.
How to hang on to your golf courseâs best employees December 2019 With demand for workers high and supply low, your top talent is more likely to depart for potentially greener pastures. Try these strategies to retain your teamâs stars.
Golf course maintenance metrics: Itâs time to retire cost-per-hole November 2019 Using a survey of clubs in New Jersey, a superintendent takes a close look at cost-per-hole, and offers alternative metrics for more accurate comparisons of course expenditures.
Retirees fill gaps in golf course maintenance crews November 2019 In a tricky labor market, some superintendents have found a staffing solution in retired workers ready for their second act.
GPS technology in golf course management November 2019 Superintendents share their experiences using various GPS-equipped devices on the golf course, discussing the technologyâs benefits as well as its potential drawbacks.
Green committee relations for golf course superintendents October 2019 Working with a green committee requires patience, planning and a bit of political savvy. A veteran superintendent offers insights to help foster better interactions with a committee or other stakeholders.
The 4 Ts for improving your golf course without spending a dime August 29, 2019 Tasked with doing more with less? A lower budget doesnât have to mean a lower-quality golf course. These no-cost strategies will help you rise to the challenge.
All for one: Fostering cooperation across the turf industry June 2019 A superintendent discusses collaborating with professionals in other sectors of turf management, and offers steps fellow supers can take to promote a united front.
Unlocked potential: Inmates in golf course maintenance June 2019 A partnership with a womenâs prison has solved a South Dakota golf course superintendentâs labor struggles and helped inmatesâ lives change course.
An in-house staff pipeline at Hoiana Shores Golf Club April 2019 How has a Vietnam resort ensured it has enough qualified crew members on hand to meet its high standards for course conditions? It created its own vocational college to train them.
Labor pains in golf course management March 2019 Golf courses big and small and at all compass points are struggling to fill maintenance positions in an evolving job market. GCSAAâs latest labor survey offers a closer look at the challenges.
Host a childrenâs pollinator workshop at your golf course February 2019 Bee engaged! Introduce local youth and their families to your golf course and the importance of pollinators with a children’s pollinator workshop. Here’s a blueprint for planning an event.