A battle for butterfly conservation at Morro Bay GC March 29, 2023 GCSAA Class A superintendent and 2017 President's award for environmental conservation winner Josh Heptig is dogged in his effort to protect and preserve monarch butterflies.
The state of turfgrass research and education March 29, 2023 While the glory days may be behind us, there is still a viable path to ensure universities are producing the next generation of superintendents.
A golf course superintendent’s guide to success March 22, 2023 Ben Anderson, CGCS, achieved Class A superintendent status, volunteered at his first tournament and began an MBA program in the span of six months, and he’s just getting started.
Back for more: Kevin Breen returns as GCSAA president March 2023 Breen, CGCS, is bringing a familiar to-do list and level of enthusiasm to a second year as president.
Investigating pest management on U.S. golf courses March 2023 In 2021, superintendents at 71% of U.S. golf facilities reported having either an integrated pest management plan or a pesticide application plan — up from 66% in 2015 but equivalent to 2007.
Missouri Marvel: Ledgestone Country Club’s Kolby Armbruster March 2023 The GCSAA Class A Superintendent has brought more efficient irrigation strategies to this Branson West golf course.
Keep Your Crew Safe in Cold Weather Conditions March 21, 2023 Try these tips to keep your crew happy and safe during winter weather.
Photo quiz: fuzzy white spots on turf, green ripples March 2023 Unexpected fuzzy patches and strange green ripples make up this month's turf brainteasers.
Bigger isn’t always better March 2023 Despite their small stature, shrubs, flowers and vines can make a big impact on stakeholders.
Major reflections: A look back at the 2022 U.S. Open March 14, 2023 The Country Club’s David Johnson shared lessons learned and the benefits of stepping out of your comfort zone at the annual NERTF conference and trade show.
GCM’s Industry News Digest: March 2023 March 8, 2023 The latest golf course product and industry news, curated for golf course superintendents and other turf industry professionals.
Sentosa Golf Club wins race to carbon neutrality March 8, 2023 The decorated Singapore club is driven to improve further on its considerable sustainability credentials.
Impact of commercially available microbial inoculants on bermudagrass growth March 2023 Field tests were performed on Tifway hybrid bermudagrass while greenhouse experiments were conducted on Sahara II common bermudagrass.
Shade doesn’t dim appeal of zoysiagrass on greens March 2023 Superintendents looking for a shade-friendly, heat-tolerant grass may have luck replacing bentgrass greens with zoysiagrass strains.
Driven to Excel: Textron’s high school outreach initiative March 2023 Students in the RPM program created by Textron Specialized Vehicles have overcome personal obstacles to build their lives and boost a company.
Verdure: Bermudagrass train out of Georgia March 2023 Looking back on 75 years of The University of Georgia's bermudagrass breeding program.
Top résumé mistakes to avoid March 2023 While it’s true your résumé may not be the sole reason you get a job, it could be the reason you don’t get a particular job.
Responding to the rise at The Kittansett Club February 28, 2023 As rising sea levels threaten its well-being, the Marion, Mass., club and GCSAA Class A superintendent John Kelly remain vigilant in their sustainability efforts.
Ahead of the Pack: Fred Yelverton wins GCSAA’s Outstanding Contribution Award February 2023 Fred Yelverton, Ph.D., has carved out a long, decorated career at his alma mater, North Carolina State.
Zoysiagrass hybrid development for the transition zone February 2023 A multidisciplinary, systematic breeding effort among several universities has effectively developed multiple zoysiagrass hybrids with improved turf color, winter hardiness, freeze tolerance, large patch tolerance and finer leaf texture than Meyer zoysiagrass.