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.
New PGA Tour rookie Chris Thompson has GCSAA ties August 23, 2018 After years of chasing the dream, 42-year-old pro golfer Chris Thompson — husband of GCSAA employee Jessica Thompson — delivered a breakthrough to earn his PGA Tour membership card.
A sonā€™s spirit prevails at Bellerive August 9, 2018 The maintenance team at the 2018 PGA Championship is wearing a special reminder of Carlos Arrayaā€™s late son, Isaih.
GCSAA Legacy Award winners announced August 9, 2018 The scholarship program for children and grandchildren of GCSAA members has awarded grants to 20 college students.
Shop talk: Managing equipment at Bellerive Country Club August 8, 2018 Equipment manager Chris Rapp has had ample help handling shop operations at the 2018 PGA Championship.
Fan appreciation at Bellerive Country Club August 7, 2018 In addition to the throngs attending the 2018 PGA Championship, the fans keeping the putting surfaces healthy at Bellerive are also getting plenty of attention.
GCSAA assumes leadership role for First Green August 2, 2018 With nearly 18,000 members worldwide, the association will deliver the unique STEM education program to a greater market.
Through the Green: The grass at the PGA Championship August 2018 Discover the tale of arduous travel, genius plant selection and a forward-thinking superintendent behind Meyer zoysiagrass.
Creeping bentgrass light requirements August 2018 University of Arkansas researchers aimed to determine the daily light integral (DLI) requirement of creeping bentgrass greens by evaluating the effects of shade intensity and timing.
Verdure: That traffic will wear you down August 2018 University of Georgia researchers tested silicon’s effects on turfgrass wear tolerance and quality.
Ink spot on golf course turf August 2018 Researchers have identified the causal agent of ink spot, a new foliar disease of bermudagrass and zoysiagrass in the southeastern United States.
Poa annua control: A perpetually moving target August 2018 Herbicide-resistant Poa annua populations have researchers rethinking best control strategies.
Shop: Gauging your measurements August 2018 The proper devices and a little insight can ensure precise measurement of gauge dimensions for wire, sheet metal and drill bits.
Perfecting performance management of golf course employees August 2018 Take a future-focused, coaching approach to performance management for improved employee relationships and retention.
Family ties at Wausaukee Club August 2018 Daniel and Evan Belland maintain the private nine-hole executive course in Wisconsin with just their own four hands.
Room at the top: Nancy Dickens, CGCS August 2018 Nancy Dickens, CGCS, followed her own path to become the golf boss at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Ariz.