Geoff of all trades at Cimarron Valley Golf Club February 2020 If something needs doing at the nine-hole Kansas course, Geoff Schiffelbein — the facility’s superintendent, club pro, mechanic and more — is the guy for the job.
Shop: Winter golf course chores February 2020 Knock out these oft-deferred equipment service tasks during the slower days of the year to ensure smooth operations once the golf season is in full swing.
Middle-of-the-map maple madness February 2020 Missouri superintendent siblings prove syrupin' isn't limited to the northern states and Canada.
Chaska Par 30: Course renovation prioritizes accessibility February 2020 The forthcoming renovation of the Minnesota muni will not only include infrastructure upgrades, but will make the course more welcoming to golfers of all skill levels and abilities.
Reversing course: Reverse osmosis cuts golf course irrigation costs February 2020 To slash a hefty water bill, an Illinois superintendent set his sights on getting his site’s poor-quality water up to par. The solution? Reverse osmosis.
John Fulling ascends to GCSAA presidency January 30, 2020 Mark Jordan elected VP, Kevin Breen voted in as secretary/treasurer at the GCSAA Annual Meeting.
Working together works out at Winged Foot January 30, 2020 Major movers who rose to challenge of retooling the historic course — in time for 2020 U.S. Open — reflected on the experience at GIS 2020.
Lightning Round Learning! at the 2020 Golf Industry Show January 29, 2020 Can lightning strike the same place 13 times? At GIS, yes! Bolts of wisdom from a collection of speakers aimed to educate and inspire in a flash.
Turfgrass Talk Show 2020: All things irrigation January 29, 2020 If one wanted water wisdom — distilled in a fun and fast-paced format — the annual GIS production was a thirst quencher.
Golf advocacy: John Boehner entertains, informs at GIS 2020 January 28, 2020 The former speaker of the House dispensed insider tales and advocacy tips in his address to GCSAA’s Grassroots Ambassadors.
Worth mowing about: Superintendent discusses his robotic ‘crew’ January 28, 2020 What’s it like to have autonomous mowers in your arsenal? A Colorado superintendent gave a glimpse inside maintaining greens with human-free machines.
2020 GCSAA National Championship: Deron Zendt claims his second title January 28, 2020 The superintendent at Pine Tree Golf Club in Boynton Beach, Fla., added another to the trophy case after an epic back-nine battle.
Debunking turf myths at GIS 2020 January 27, 2020 Fact or fiction? Somewhere in between? Finding answers was at the heart of a spirited education session featuring turf’s very own team of myth busters.
An enlightening First Green experience at GIS 2020 January 27, 2020 Superintendents got how-to for hosting an illuminating First Green field trip at their home course, then got to see one in practice.
3 communication tips for golf course superintendents January 27, 2020 The negative narrative about golf can be difficult to counteract. An education session at the Golf Industry Show explored how superintendents can take it on, bit by bit.
GCSAA National Championship: Two Sunshine State supers lead the way January 26, 2020 Floridians Deron Zendt and Seth Strickland are atop the leaderboard after the first round; defending champ Steve Gilley is also in the hunt.
Visit GCM at the Golf Industry Show! January 23, 2020 Swing by booth 3035 to chat with the editors, learn about opportunities to write for the magazine, share your turf “hacks” for prizes, snag some cool swag, and more.
Vote for GCM’s New Product of the Year January 21, 2020 Choose your favorite now, or vote on the trade show floor at the 2020 Golf Industry Show, where each product in the running — and many more! — will be on display.
Four days in Orlando at the 2020 Golf Industry Show January 9, 2020 You can’t do it all, so here’s a day-by-day guide to the can’t-miss events for your best GIS.
Change of scene: Preview the new space for the 2020 Golf Industry Show January 9, 2020 Same place, new space: The North/South Concourse of Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center will be the setting for many of the goings-on at GIS. Get familiar with the premises.