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.
Paul Jett has deep run in 2019 U.S. Senior Amateur August 28, 2019 Playing in his first USGA national championship, the former superintendent at Pinehurst No. 2 advanced to the quarterfinals before falling in extra holes.
Maureen Kahiu: Clearing cultural hurdles to a career in turf July 2019 The Kenyan superintendent has pursued her passion for golf course management in a culture particularly unaccustomed to young women leaders.
A comeback in the shop at Pebble Beach June 17, 2019 Jon Rybicki thought his days working on equipment were behind him — until the opportunity to become Pebble Beach’s equipment technician came along.
From the corner office to Pebble Beach June 12, 2019 Assistant-in-training Michael Knoll gave up a fast-rising corporate career to pursue his dream job in golf course management.
A superintendent’s return to Pebble Beach June 11, 2019 After family ties took him to the Midwest, former Spanish Bay superintendent Jeff Steen is back on familiar turf for this week’s U.S. Open.
U.S. Open prep: A special tip of the cap to Jack Holt June 10, 2019 Pebble Beach’s one-of-a-kind assistant superintendent got a one-of-a-kind gift as his retirement from the course after 39 years draws near.
Bowled over: Turf Bowl champs shine in volunteer opportunity June 3, 2019 Penn State’s Turf Bowl winners ‘had a blast’ pitching in at the AT&T Byron Nelson.
Monterey mainstay: Jack Holt of Pebble Beach Golf Links June 2019 The Navy veteran and assistant superintendent has family ties to the seaside venue and will soon conclude his nearly four-decade career there.
2022 PGA Championship: A tale of two courses May 17, 2019 Rob Wagner has been helping out this week at the PGA Championship at Bethpage Black, and in three years’ time, the event will be on his home turf — and both of that turf’s golf courses.
G’day, Bethpage-style May 16, 2019 Australian superintendents Hayden Mead and Travis Scott are enjoying a whirlwind trip to States, visiting multiple high-profile facilities and pitching in at the PGA Championship.
A match made at Bethpage May 15, 2019 For director of agronomy Andrew Wilson and his wife, Delphine Tseng, Bethpage State Park — site of this week’s PGA Championship — is where sparks first flew.
A survivor thrives at Bethpage Black May 14, 2019 A double organ transplant has likely lengthened Pat Melito’s life, allowing the Bethpage Black mechanic to continue doing what he loves best.
Turf Bowl: Have trophy, will travel May 3, 2019 The 2019 Turf Bowl championship team from Penn State is eager to hit road to volunteer at this month’s AT&T Byron Nelson.