Cutting Edge: Poa annua control and data-informed pest control

Studies on data science-informed turfgrass pest control and glufosinate for poa annua control make up this month's featured research.

GCM’s Industry News Digest: June 2024

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

Surveying American flea beetles in the southwest

Researchers are monitoring flea beetle populations at golf courses in Utah, Nevada and Arizona
to learn about biology and ecology.

Small trees are a big deal

Compared to their bigger brethren, smaller trees are relatively easy to manage and more visually appealing.

Road to success: Sandhill Crane Golf Club's Clinton Tingen, CGCS

Veteran and 12-year GCSAA member Clinton Tingen reflects on his career journey

Inside a tee box restoration at Medford Village Country Club

An assistant superintendent shares his experience on a game-changing project at the Medford, N.J. course.

The future looks bright at the U.S. Open

Two recent graduates are getting hands-on experience at Pinehurst No. 2

Can job fairs help solve labor needs?

Seminole Legacy Golf Club uses high school and college hiring events to recruit staff

Setting up Wi-Fi in a metal garage

Having Wi-Fi woes in a detached garage or shed? A powerline network kit can get you up and running.

Sharon Golf Club's Bogdanski equips the next generation

2023 Edwin Budding Award winner Gary Bogdanski is more than just a great equipment manager. He’s also an unparalleled problem-solver and teacher.

Verdure: Rolling for optimum ultradwarf bermudagrass

What's the best combination of trinexapac-ethyl and lightweight rolling for maximum ball roll on ultradwarf bermuda greens? 

GCSAA CEO Rhett Evans summits Mount Everest

Evans is back at work after his 45-day adventure to the top of the world

How do mowing height and nitrogen fertilizer effect centipedegrass?

Researchers evaluated mowing heights from 1 to 4 inches to understand the relationship between cultural practices and drought avoidance.

Branching out at The Crossings at Carlsbad

GCSAA Class A superintendent Jon Christenson partnered with the city of Carlsbad to plant trees in the course's parking lot.

Prepping Pinehurst No. 2 for the 2024 U.S. Open

The 124th U.S. Open at the historic Pinehurst course is a humbling and proud time for superintendent John Jeffreys and his team.

The USGA’s GS3 tool is ready for action

The long-awaited data-gathering system is already performing well for early adopters

Women in Turf: Andrea Salzman

The assistant superintendent at Pinehurst No. 2 and The Cradle discusses her journey in the industry so far.

Women in Turf: Andi Meadows

The assistant superintendent at TPC San Antonio considers how the turf industry can continue helping women.

Women in Turf: Carol L. Turner

The superintendent at Bigwin Island Golf Club in Baysville, Ontario, shares lessons learned from her industry experience.

Women’s Golf Day 2024 celebrates women in turf

The annual event recognizes contributions women have made to the turf industry and highlights opportunities for inclusivity.