Toro unveils winner of Project Delta naming contest October 17, 2017 Curt Shaffer, a South Carolina superintendent, wins competition by dubbing new product the Outcross.
Taking the long view on golf course equipment purchases October 2017 Knowing the answers to key budgeting and planning questions will help you develop an equipment strategy best suited to the specific needs of your golf course.
After the storms: Superintendents facing challenges head-on October 12, 2017 Hurricanes from Texas to the U.S. Virgin Islands have tested golf course superintendents, who are still responding to the challenge.
Kurapia performance in the low desert of Arizona October 2017 This non-invasive ground cover was evaluated for potential use as a replacement for turfgrass in non-play areas.
Verdure: Creeping into microbial activity October 2017 University of Maryland researchers evaluated the utility of natural organic fertilizers and amendments for creeping bentgrass establishment and maintenance.
Speed and style: Davenport Country Club renovation October 2017 Ron Forse discusses how the golf course architect duo behind Forse Design achieved top-end renovation results on a tight timeline.
Fast forward: Davenport Country Club October 2017 The makeover of Iowa’s Davenport Country Club offers a blueprint for renovating on an aggressive timeline as well as recapturing a storied course’s original personality.
Honey tees: Downriver Golf Course creates new home for bees October 4, 2017 With help from a grant from Bayer, superintendent Mike Greene has bolstered honey bee habitats at his facility in Spokane, Wash.
Foley United selects new president/CEO October 3, 2017 Brad Kautzer takes top role at grinder manufacturer, replacing the retiring Jim Letourneau.
GCSAA, Nufarm create new leadership program October 3, 2017 EXCEL program targets assistant superintendents and future leaders of golf course management industry.
Shop: Don’t trust — verify October 2017 For a veteran technician, a recent timing chain replacement emphasized the importance of verifying when troubleshooting in the shop.
Course of Action: Capital City Club October 2017 The Atlanta venue’s Crabapple Course will host its first USGA Championship in October — the perfect time of year for such a prominent event, according to superintendent Kyle Marshall.
Great Lake: Michigan town a hotbed of future turf managers October 2017 Whitmore Lake, Mich. — population 6,423 — has turned out an impressive number of golf course superintendents.
Reclaimed to fame: Irrigation at Pasatiempo Golf Club October 2017 Switching from potable to reclaimed water for golf course irrigation — a long-envisioned possibility for Pasatiempo Golf Club — recently became reality.
Through the Green: Lost and found October 2017 Although Ian Poulter’s lost golf ball during the 2017 PGA Championship was eventually found, it was actually still lost. At least, according to the Rules of Golf.
Intentions at Inverness September 29, 2017 Historic Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio, is undergoing major changes to restore its past yet still address the modern game.
Career: Get an edge with environmental expertise September 2017 Spotlight your environmental and sustainability-related skills to stand out from a packed pool of golf course superintendent job candidates.
Course of Action: Liberty National Golf Club September 2017 Superintendent Greg James and his team roll up their sleeves to prepare for the President’s Cup.
Ernie Els to receive GCSAA’s 2018 Old Tom Morris Award September 26, 2017 World Golf Hall of Famer and founder of Els for Autism Foundation will receive award during 2018 Golf Industry Show in San Antonio.
Winners’ circle: Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards September 2017 Past winners of GCSAA’s Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards reflect on the experience, its value, and why their peers should participate.