Powell family to receive 2019 Old Tom Morris Award from GCSAA September 18, 2018 The Powells will be recognized at the 2019 Golf Industry Show in San Diego.
Course of Action: Le Golf National September 2018 From learning French to managing without certain fungicides, superintendent Alejandro Reyes has had a unique road to the 2018 Ryder Cup.
Two standout equipment managers round out MVT finalists September 7, 2018 Patrick Drinkard and Hector Velazquez join Trent Manning in the top three of the 2018 awards competition.
Former GCSAA president Riley Stottern dies September 4, 2018 The longtime western states superintendent leaves a lasting legacy on and off the golf course.
Anthony Williams, Nick Janovich win GCSAA Grassroots Ambassador award September 4, 2018 The award honors the superintendents’ advocacy efforts, congressional outreach and advancement of the association’s priority issues.
Nitrogen fertilization affects dollar spot severity in bentgrass September 2018 A three-year field trial evaluated whether nitrogen alone could deliver effective suppression of the costly turfgrass disease.
Up to Speed: Collar care September 2018 Follow these guidelines to minimize wear to putting green collars from rolling and to promote collar density and health.
Verdure: Bentgrass establishment September 2018 Penn State researchers explored the effects of different fertilizer and soil amendment programs on creeping bentgrass establishment.
Bermudagrass: Know your hybrids September 2018 Dedicated plant breeders have worked for decades to improve common bermudagrass cultivars to provide finer, high-quality turf.
Golf course greens renovation advice September 2018 A distillation of research to help superintendents spearhead a greens renovation, minimize course closure and ensure a long-lasting finished product.
Let it bee: Elcona Country Club September 2018 Interests in woodworking and stewardship meld for superintendent Ryan Cummings, who has crafted a homey bee habitat at the Indiana club.
Making a pitch: The turfgrass at the 2018 World Cup September 2018 Much of the turfgrass on display — and writhed on by soccer players — at the 2018 World Cup was the product of seed bred and produced in the United States.
The art of golf course bunker removal September 2018 An Ohio superintendent shares his process for eliminating bunkers — and the resources they require — while maintaining golf course aesthetics and architectural integrity.
A curious mind: Trent Manning named 2018 Most Valuable Technician September 2018 Fueled by a natural inquisitiveness, 2018 Most Valuable Technician Award winner Trent Manning has established a reputation as one of golf’s most respected equipment managers.
A perfect marriage: Superintendent blends turf and tech September 2018 Jason VanBuskirk has combined his love of tech and turf into a successful — and life-balancing — startup company.
Salmon Arm Golf Club showcases environmental stewardship August 30, 2018 Among its many initiatives to nurture a vibrant ecosystem, the British Columbia club is taking steps to restore a creek to its status as a salmon tributary.
Fall turf prep: A focused fall for a stress-less spring August 30, 2018 Tackle fall disease flare-ups, implement preventive strategies, and steel your turf against the stresses of the upcoming winter.
Seth Waugh named PGA of America CEO August 29, 2018 The PGA of America board member and former CEO of Deutsche Bank Americas was appointed Aug. 28.
Penn State graduate fellowships honor turf industry icons August 23, 2018 GCSAA members Paul R. Latshaw, Matt Shaffer and Andrew McNitt are the namesakes of three new fellowships in the university’s turfgrass program.
Insecticide efficacy in turfgrass focus of Penn State study August 23, 2018 Researchers are halfway through a field study on the residual activity of imidacloprid, an insecticide popular for grub control that has recently shown a decline in effectiveness.