17 dogs living their best turf life November 18, 2021 Get to know the very good boys and girls gracing the pages of GCSAA’s 2022 “Dog Days of Golf” calendar, a celebration of the golf industry’s beloved canine workforce.
Superintendent competes on ABC game show November 2021 Taking on the humorously challenging mini-golf course (and vying for the $250,000 prize) on ABC’s “Holey Moley” is just the latest golf-tied accomplishment for superintendent Jose Alvarez.
Workforce spotlight: The 2021 U.S. Open July 1, 2021 The team that turned out Torrey Pines included industry vets and newcomers, those with past U.S. Open experience and those who’ll be at the helm of the 2022 championship.
Superintendent honored for lifesaving efforts June 24, 2021 When a golf course employee collapsed, superintendent Peter Schmidt sprang into action. Here, a story of a life saved and a lesson in emergency preparedness.
Workforce spotlight: The 2021 U.S. Women’s Open June 10, 2021 A father-daughter duo, a female equipment manager, an immigrant who’s worked at the club 35 years — the maintenance team at the 2021 U.S. Women’s Open was a showcase of diversity. Read their stories.
American dream: Superintendent Muhammad Ali May 2021 Pakistan native Muhammad Ali’s steady climb from crew member to superintendent is a testament to hard work, a hunger for knowledge and a passion for maintaining golf courses.
Women in turf: Navigating the workplace May 2021 Superintendent Ann Paulisich, who began her career in high school as a crew member, looks back at on-the-job hurdles and conflicts as well as the drive and resilience that shaped her path.
Superintendent plays every Oklahoma golf course May 3, 2021 After 15 years and 200-plus course stops, Oklahoma superintendent David Jones is poised to check one final unplayed Sooner State venue off his list.
Mowing ’em down: MLB pitcher part of golf course grounds crew April 1, 2021 Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Taylor Widener is a key player on another roster: the maintenance team at The Westin Kierland Golf Club. The gig has helped him improve his game.
Grace under pressure: Mark F. Jordan, CGCS March 2021 As Mark Jordan takes the reins as GCSAA’s 85th president, his brand of leadership, hard work and a cool, calm demeanor is well suited to moving the association forward in an unpredictable year.
Mr. Greens Mower: Helmut Ullrich of The Toro Co. February 2021 Helmut Ullrich’s expertise and innovation fueled the creation of some of Toro’s most seminal machines. Get to know the pioneering product developer.
Cape crusader: Matthew Crowther, CGCS February 2021 The winner of GCSAA’s 2021 President’s Award for Environmental Stewardship chats with GCM about his professional journey and some of his eco-minded projects and practices.
Top (dock-diving) dog December 31, 2020 You’ll find a star athlete at Braemar Golf Course in Minnesota. Meet Marbles, a talented canine who has fetched a few world records. See her in action.
16 turf dogs to lift your spirits November 12, 2020 Meet the canine crew members featured in GCSAA and LebanonTurf’s just-unleashed 2021 “Dog Days of Golf” calendar.
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.