Granular repellents for golf course pest control May 10, 2021 Safely fend off geese, moles, snakes, deer and several other destructive animals with a line of easy-to-apply, long-lasting products.
Turfgrass responses to prolonged heat stress May 2021 Research on 34 cultivars and accessions from 14 cool- and warm-season grasses offers greater guidance on selecting surfaces to withstand extended periods of heat.
Shore thing: The PGA Championship at Kiawah Island’s Ocean Course May 2021 Superintendent Jeff Stone discusses working on the ever-shifting landscape, the course’s defining features (lots of wind, relatively little turf), and this month’s main event.
The Home Course’s explosive history May 2021 Formerly the site of an explosives manufacturing plant, the Washington course features historic remnants and uncommon agronomic challenges.
Superintendent plays every Oklahoma golf course May 3, 2021 After 15 years and 200-plus course stops, Oklahoma superintendent David Jones is poised to check one final unplayed Sooner State venue off his list.
GCM’s Industry News Digest: April 2021 April 30, 2021 The latest golf course product and industry news, curated for golf course superintendents and other turf industry professionals.
Measuring golf courses’ benefits to monarch butterflies April 2021 Hundreds of U.S. golf properties have established monarch butterfly habitats. A national program aims to measure their impact.
Turf hack: Mark storm drains with nest boxes April 2021 No more (soaking-wet) searching for clogged storm drains. Try this simple, timesaving solution that resident birds will appreciate too.
GCSAA names Katrin Wolfe Mid-Atlantic field staff representative April 27, 2021 The former Penn State collegiate golfer will assist GCSAA chapters in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.
Photo Quiz: Scratches on green, ‘ghost’ footprints April 2021 Can you tell what produced these two strange on-course sights? Test your turf-trouble radar in this month’s Photo Quiz.
Rhodesgrass mealybug in turf April 2021 The invasive insect is an emerging pest of both cool- and warm-season greens. Entomologists detail its life cycle, cultural and biological controls, and findings from recent insecticide experiments.
Perfecting winter putting green protection April 22, 2021 With just a brief window to bring greens out of long, harsh winters, a club has fine-tuned a custom cover system that shields turf from the elements without creating anoxic conditions.
Rounds 4 Research auction opens April 26 April 20, 2021 The 2021 auction follows a year of growth in golf participation and offers more than 900 opportunities to tee it up. Preview them now.
Tiburón Golf Club’s tournament trifecta April 15, 2021 This week, the Naples, Fla., standout is hosting its third professional golf event in just five months’ time. Here’s how the agronomy team planned for and pulled off the feat.
Survey: Mental health in the golf industry April 2021 Syngenta asked golf industry professionals about the past year’s impact on job-related stress and their mental health. Here, a look at the findings, and resources for those who may need support.
Heavy metal effects on golf course greens April 2021 Certain products and soil conditions can expose turf to elevated levels of copper and zinc. Researchers examined the impacts of the heavy metals on two warm-season turfgrasses.
Greens mowers: Q&A with Jeff Drake of The Toro Co. April 8, 2021 The company’s global product marketing manager talks greens mower trends, operating tips and new features.
Giving the gift of golf to veterans April 2021 Residents of an Alabama veterans home can now enjoy the game on a custom-made putting green made possible by the Alabama GCSA.
Verdure: Mind your prills and granules April 2021 What percentage of fertilizer granules get picked up by the mower, and does the loss affect turf health? A multisite study took a close look at granular fertilizer applications.
Mowing ’em down: MLB pitcher part of golf course grounds crew April 1, 2021 Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Taylor Widener is a key player on another roster: the maintenance team at The Westin Kierland Golf Club. The gig has helped him improve his game.