Potassium and turfgrass stress November 2021 Is potassium the plant protector it’s often purported to be, able to boost turf’s tolerance to traffic, cold and other stressors? Five studies offer a clearer picture of K’s functions and true capabilities.
On-course fly-fishing flows from stream restoration October 2021 At Centre Hills Country Club in Pennsylvania, a project to protect a trout stream has also produced an angler’s paradise.
Quantifying golf shoe effects on putting greens October 2021 Researchers tested various methods for detecting surface disruption based on shoe type and after just one day of play.
A fruitful business: Southers Marsh Golf Club October 21, 2021 Thirty acres of cranberry bogs sit among the Massachusetts course’s 18 holes. Golf course superintendent and third-generation cranberry farmer Will Stearns chats about both fruits of his labor.
GCSAA revamps CGCS program October 19, 2021 The association has streamlined the process for its members to achieve Certified Golf Course Superintendent status.
Managing lance nematodes in warm-season turfgrass October 2021 Lance nematodes are an elusive foe, difficult to diagnose and poorly controlled by current nematicides. A study aimed to refine thresholds and identify ideal extraction method and sampling time.
Photo Quiz: Insect infestation, destroyed cart path October 2021 Blights big and small befell the golf courses in this month’s Photo Quiz. What do you suspect led to these defects?
Tips to improve hedges on the golf course October 2021 A horticulturist outlines common maintenance pitfalls, remedies for neglected or difficult hedges, and advice for keeping upkeep manageable.
South Carolina course’s deadwood turned into art October 7, 2021 At the superintendent’s suggestion, chain saw artists have returned a dead oak to its status as stunning signature tree at Santee Cooper Resort.
What the Tech? Measuring green speed October 2021 Are you in the Stimpmeter camp, or do you roll with a more recently developed alternative? Explore different measuring methods, from the tried-and-true to the thoroughly modern.
Analyzing pesticide environmental risk on golf courses September 2021 Using a sample of 22 golf courses, researchers quantified pesticide risk levels on various course components and explored the most effective strategies for reducing them.
Turf hack: The perfect collar September 30, 2021 In his quest for uniform collars, a superintendent found some simple mowing adjustments could create consistent, eye-catching definition around greens.
Behind the scenes at the 2021 Ryder Cup September 23, 2021 GCM is on-site at Whistling Straits, chronicling the lead-up to the U.S. vs. Europe showdown. Check out behind-the-scenes photos and video, plus get all the agronomic details.
Inside golf’s grass seed shortage September 23, 2021 GCM takes an in-depth look at the factors driving the current shortage, what lies ahead, and what seed-shorthanded superintendents can do right now.
Brandon Hoag named 2021 Most Valuable Technician September 21, 2021 A relative newcomer to the industry, the New York equipment manager has transformed a once-disjointed shop operation into its own well-oiled machine.
Photo Quiz: Tidy piles of soil, rings on turf September 2021 Attention, turf buffs: What do you think produced these two surfaces’ unfortunate fates? See how well your theories hold up.
Green turf in the Blue Ridge September 14, 2021 Grandfather Golf & Country Club in North Carolina uses a powerful portfolio of Intrinsic brand fungicides to provide plant health benefits and stay on top of key turf diseases.
Managing root-knot nematodes in warm-season turfgrass September 2021 A nematologist outlines the life cycle and behavior of these microscopic organisms, a new method for diagnosis, and current tools for control.
Drone spray applications taking off on golf courses September 9, 2021 Hear from two superintendents experimenting with spraying via drone, get insights on the practice’s logistics and limitations, and see airborne applications in action.
Setting the stage for the 2021 Solheim Cup September 2, 2021 Visit Inverness Club during tournament-prep week, hear from superintendent John Zimmers about recent course work, and get all the playing surface details for the U.S.-Europe showdown.