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.
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.