A First Green Experience at Deere Run

Youths learn about golf course maintenance during Youth Day activities at the John Deere Classic

GCSAA announces 2025 Legacy Award winners

Scholarship program assists children and grandchildren of association members

How NPK fertilization shapes creeping bentgrass roots

Research compares robotic, traditional mowing

As autonomous mower use increases, what factors should we consider?

GCSAA reorganizes field staff regions

GCSAA has shifted distribution to better serve members following a staff change in the Southeast Region.

Science and social norms

Science pursues truth by collecting data to answer critical questions.

Do this, not that: Tree care on the golf course

Having tree trouble? Try these best management practices.

Cutting Edge: Ice's effect on annual bluegrass, germination efficiency of bermudagrass

Researchers examined ice-encasement's impact on annual bluegrass metabolism, and genetic markers for efficient bermudagrass germination.

Public speaking for turfgrass pros

Want to grow as a leader? Shed your anxiety over speaking to a crowd.

Photo Quiz: Hole in green, marks on fairway

Can you identify the sources of these mysterious turf issues?

How to discern thatch and mat in turfgrass soils

Organic matter control in turfgrass soils starts with a validated practical methodology for thatch-mat-soil distinction.

Mental health: Help wanted

Why knowing when to ask for help with your mental health can be a good thing.

GCM’s Industry News Digest: June 2025

The latest golf course product and industry news, curated for golf course superintendents and other turf industry professionals.

Oakmont Country Club brings challenge for U.S. Open golfers

Oakmont CC’s maintenance team and volunteers are doing their best to ensure top conditions.

GCSAA announces 2025 Par Aide Garske Grant winners

Par Aide sponsors scholarship program for children of superintendents

Hard work at The Highlands for Great Lakes Championship

GCSAA Class A superintendent Jason Bazan and his crew overcame ice damage to prep the course for tournament play.

Exploring crabgrass emergence

Researchers compared the lifecycle stages of 11 ornamental species to the emergence of crabgrass.

New developments in engine oil

How well do products that claim to clean engine parts during an oil change really work?

GCSAA announces funding of new research projects in 2025

The three new projects are part of GCSAA's current funding of 11 projects at 10 universities.

GCSAA's Shelia Finney announces retirement

Finney, the organization's senior director of member programs, will retire in April 2026.