Coronavirus and golf: A bundle of joy in the midst of a pandemic

For Kansas superintendent Clay Payne, a new addition to his family arrived at the same time as the new reality of the coronavirus.

Seminole Golf Club ready for its (unexpected) close-up

The maintenance team at the prestigious South Florida venue has had just three weeks to prep for tomorrow’s TaylorMade Driving Relief charity event.

Turf scientist on the mend from coronavirus

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

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.

Back2Golf: Operational guidelines now available

GCSAA has partnered with allied golf organizations to publish the three-phase plan for the responsible return of golf during the coronavirus pandemic.

In memoriam: Ken Melrose

The former CEO of The Toro Co. and a generous supporter of golf course superintendents and equipment managers passed away May 3.

Prepare your golf course water features for summer

Check out five easy maintenance tips, plus discover the best fountains for your golf course.

Segway fungicide: Effects of irrigation on distribution

On a creeping bentgrass green, both the amount and timing of irrigation following cyazofamid application affected delivery of the fungicide to the target site.

Pesticide phytoremediation by native plants

Researchers evaluated three commonly used plant species’ capacity to minimize off-target movement of a fungicide, herbicide and insecticide.

Verdure: For your age, you look fabulous

In a series of studies over four years, researchers examined how N and K fertilization should be adjusted on aging ultradwarf bermudagrass greens.

Wetting agents: Differences and implications for best use

Wetting agents vary in their effect on water surface tension, water infiltration and water retention. Researchers evaluated 15 products to help with proper selection.

Classifying fine fescues used on golf courses

The five fine fescues common in turf systems have key differences. Clarified taxonomic classification can help turf managers better capitalize on each grass’s strengths.

Stevens Point Country Club reborn after Imprelis damage

The Wisconsin club turned the loss of about 2,500 trees into an opportunity to reimagine its 18-hole golf course, emerging with improved routing, new features and modern infrastructure.

Protect trees and shrubs from ‘super pests’

An arborist and entomologist offer a roster of the “super pests” of woody plants, symptoms to watch for, and strategies to keep these threats at bay.

GCM’s 2020 Seed Update

Find profiles of 17 new turfgrass varieties, a look at how coronavirus has impacted the seed industry, and a special essay from turf scientist Eric Watkins, Ph.D., spotlighting the people and processes behind turf seed production.

Back2Golf: Reopening the golf course amid coronavirus concerns

Find guidelines for protecting golf course employee and customer safety, including setting up a touch-free course, cleaning equipment and more.

A new use for old bunker sand

Swapped-out bunker sand can be repurposed as a growing medium for native wildflowers and grasses, creating valuable habitat for insects and small animals.

Coronavirus and golf: Superintendent provides masks for first responders

A superintendent-spearheaded fundraiser in the Denver area has supplied more than 6,000 N95 masks to local first responders.

PGA of America announces Golf Emergency Relief Fund

GCSAA members experiencing hardship as a result of coronavirus are among those eligible for financial aid.

Former assistant superintendent pivots to health care

A Floridian’s career shift from golf course maintenance to nursing has coincided with the coronavirus outbreak.