Asbestos exposure: A hidden hazard on your golf course? April 2018 Long ubiquitous in construction materials, asbestos may be present at golf facilities, and superintendents are wise to take precautions.
Shop: Lubricating O-rings April 2018 Pure silicone oil used as an O-ring lubricant allows for better installation and protects the gaskets from damage.
Leadership and the human connection in the workplace April 2018 Rapport with employees sets the stage for optimal operation of the golf course, and prioritizing interpersonal connections can also help superintendents navigate a challenging business landscape.
From the CEO: Rules of engagement April 2018 From supporting turfgrass research to participating in National Golf Day, April is chock-full of opportunities for golf course superintendents to go above and beyond in advancing the game.
President’s Message: Securing the next generation April 2018 The job market for superintendents, as with many professions, experiences ebbs and flows. GCSAA President Darren Davis, CGCS, offers advice to upward-striving assistant superintendents, plus his take on an industry at a crossroads.
National Golf Day Community Service Project set for April 24 March 29, 2018 Superintendents will again spearhead a beautification and preservation effort of the National Mall in the lead-up to National Golf Day on April 25.
On the move: PBI-Gordon to relocate corporate headquarters March 28, 2018 A longtime fixture in downtown Kansas City, Mo., the company has announced its move to a city suburb.
Minnesota latest state to step up with BMPs for golf courses March 27, 2018 The Minnesota GCSA led the development of statewide best management practices with a grant from GCSAA.
Intelligro donates $5,000 to the EIFG March 27, 2018 The plant protection company continues its support of GCSAA’s research-based initiatives.
The need for speed: Superintendent chases record for fastest golf hole March 23, 2018 GCSAA member Josh Heptig was in a hurry to play golf. The prize for his effort? A possible world record.
#NERTF18: New regulations worry Maine superintendents March 8, 2018 The state’s golf industry is pushing for common-sense legislation in the face of recently adopted municipal pesticide regulations.
Up to Speed: The elephant in the room March 2018 Can we take steps to foster a happier, healthier work environment for those employed in the golf course industry?
Winter overseeding of bermudagrass and effects on bermudagrass health March 2018 Overseeding bermudagrass with perennial ryegrass helps maintain year-round green, but the bermudagrass may suffer.
Mapping spring dead spot using drones March 2018 Using unmanned aerial vehicles to map spring dead spot over large areas allows for targeted fungicide applications.
Verdure: Let’s get physical March 2018 Gypsum has been promoted as an answer to compacted soil, but the only published research on the topic takes a different view.
Effect of phosphite rate, source on cyanobacteria greens colonization March 2018 When applied at the appropriate rate, phosphites can be safely used to control cyanobacteria on putting greens.
Career: Tell your teamwork stories March 2018 Try these tactics to demonstrate teamwork skills throughout your résumé and career documents to catch an employer’s eye.
Agronomic planning: Less art, more science March 2018 When approaching the complex task of controlling pest and disease damage — particularly on greens — rely on solid data, the latest research, and a thorough but flexible plan.
Woe and triumph on a troubled green March 2018 A problematic putting surface put a superintendent’s agronomic acumen and perseverance to the test.
Ultradwarf grasses: Beyond bermuda March 2018 The first ultradwarf zoysiagrass shows promise as an alternative to bermudagrass greens.