A turf dog’s heroic deed October 22, 2020 Running off geese, riding the golf course, ringing the alarm on a medical emergency — it’s all in a day’s work for very good boy Cass.
Frank Dobie looks back on storied career October 2020 As he prepares to retire after 56 years at The Sharon Golf Club, the 62-year GCSAA member and those in his circle reflect on a career marked by innovation, service and staying power.
Virginia club names course for superintendent September 2020 Those who tee it up at the Country Club of Petersburg will now do so on the Hankley Course, so named for the facility’s beloved, longtime superintendent.
Biking for golf course BMPs August 13, 2020 Ken Benoit, CGCS, is traveling across the U.S. to champion and consult on environmental best management practices for golf courses. And his tour will be entirely pedal-powered.
Texas’ first family of turf August 2020 Golf course maintenance is in the Moore family DNA, and their imprint on the game in Waco, Texas, has comprised constructing a short course and holding superintendent posts at two prominent facilities.
Remembering a son, brother through golf August 2020 Matt Renk hoped to follow in the footsteps of his father, Dave, a superintendent. More than a decade after Matt’s passing at age 15, his spirit lives on in the industry he aspired to be part of.
Hot diggity: Goose dog makes a splash at new golf course home June 23, 2020 Meet border collie Rusty — of GIS goose dog giveaway fame — who has dived into his duties (and the ponds!) at a New Jersey club. Plus: An expert’s top tips for golf course dog safety and success.
Cups of noodles: Superintendent ahead of unexpected trend May 28, 2020 Before coronavirus made no-touch accessories a must-have, a creative California superintendent had already hit upon a practical on-course use for the humble pool noodle.
Coronavirus and golf: A bundle of joy in the midst of a pandemic May 19, 2020 For Kansas superintendent Clay Payne, a new addition to his family arrived at the same time as the new reality of the coronavirus.
Turf scientist on the mend from coronavirus May 14, 2020 Ohio State’s Karl Danneberger, Ph.D., tells of his road to recovery, the health care workers who saved his life, and the outpouring of turf industry support.
Superintendent fulfills course ownership dream May 8, 2020 Scott and Missy Howard purchased their own golf course in January — years earlier than they’d expected, and just before the coronavirus crisis. They’re determined to stay the course.
Coronavirus and golf: Superintendent provides masks for first responders April 25, 2020 A superintendent-spearheaded fundraiser in the Denver area has supplied more than 6,000 N95 masks to local first responders.
Former assistant superintendent pivots to health care April 13, 2020 A Floridian’s career shift from golf course maintenance to nursing has coincided with the coronavirus outbreak.
Superintendent painter creates course works of art April 2020 Josh Smith has a gift for rendering beautiful golfscapes, both as a superintendent and in his oil paintings that depict well-known holes and holes that exist only in a designer’s mind’s eye.
Golden retriever George named 2020 Dog of the Year March 12, 2020 A round of a-paws for this very good boy, who was voted top of the turf dog pack in GCSAA and LebanonTurf’s annual contest.
Rashad Wilson’s starring roles March 2020 As both a golf course superintendent and a PGA pro, Rashad Wilson is sought-after for his skill set and poised to lead within the golf industry.
Turf Bowl 2020: A first-ever first place for Cal Poly Pomona March 2020 The competition’s first female winners and first championship team from a university west of Iowa made the 2020 GCSAA Collegiate Turf Bowl one for the history books.
Leader of the band: John R. Fulling Jr., CGCS March 2020 Keeping the green and keeping the beat are dual passions for John R. Fulling Jr., CGCS, and now the superintendent and drummer will set the pace for GCSAA as its 2020 president.
Geoff of all trades at Cimarron Valley Golf Club February 2020 If something needs doing at the nine-hole Kansas course, Geoff Schiffelbein — the facility’s superintendent, club pro, mechanic and more — is the guy for the job.
A save situation at Sinnissippi Golf Course December 2019 A struggling course in Illinois has found a star in superintendent Kelly Kuchelmeister, whose leadership and creativity have bolstered outlook on the property’s future.