BioBlitz 2017 reveals breadth of golf’s environmental diversity September 5, 2017 Hundreds of volunteers took part in the third annual competition to document the variety of species that call golf courses home.
Much ado about Midland September 2017 The two-part transformation of a West Texas course brought its share of unusual obstacles, unexpected lessons and unique triumphs, all culminating in a refreshed look and feel just in time for the club’s 90th anniversary.
Take-all root rot on the increase in the Carolinas September 2017 As take-all root rot has increased in the southern U.S., innovative cultural practices and new products for disease control are now at superintendents’ disposal.
Snoqualmie standout: Ryan Gordon of The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge August 2017 Superintendent Ryan Gordon has built a reputation as a diligent and particularly determined turf manager.
University of New Mexico North Course: Doubling use in the desert August 2017 Water that keeps its campus buildings cool now also helps keep the University of New Mexico’s historic golf course quenched.
Course of Action: Des Moines Golf and Country Club August 2017 After four years and an $8 million renovation, Rick Tegtmeier and team have Des Moines Golf and Country Club ready for the biggest event of his career.
Integrated pest management: Scouting report August 2017 Use the ABCs of IPM to clear up the mysteries behind damage to your turf and ornamentals.
Coming soon: Bellerive awaits 2018 PGA August 13, 2017 Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis will host the 2018 PGA Championship. Jared Brewster cannot wait to be a part of it.
Assessing golf course infrastructure August 2017 How long can you expect the many, varied components of your course to last?
It’s official: PGA Championship, Players dates changing August 8, 2017 Beginning in 2019, PGA Championship will shift from August to May, while Players Championship will move from May to March.
Electric maintenance equipment: Can you hear me now? July 2017 While the economic and environmental advantages of electric maintenance equipment are particularly appealing, plugging in also offers additional benefits. A Tennessee superintendent provides an in-depth look at electrifying one’s fleet.
Stream of conscience: Kennett Square Golf and Country Club June 2017 Protecting the golf course from an encroaching stream presented a Pennsylvania club with an opportunity to make a significant environmental splash.
Major project, ‘mini’ results at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club June 2017 A series of substantial upgrades to an Arizona gem resulted in, among other things, an innovative six-hole short course in an unexpected location.
Shop: Torque tech June 2017 A digital torque adapter makes calibrating torque wrenches easy, and increases the likelihood that equipment leaving the shop after service will keep performing out on the course.
Slashing salinity, saving water June 2017 The city of Scottsdale, Ariz., wanted to support its vibrant golf economy without using its precious drinking water supplies for irrigation. The solution? Twenty-three golf courses, a partnership and technology.
Verdure: Poinsettias aren’t just for the holidays anymore June 2017 The hunt is always on to identify biologicals that can control or suppress sting nematodes, and a 2006 study focused on extracts from various plants.
The high cost of short-term decision-making June 2017 Think beyond the here and now for improved operations and success that lasts.
Turning the page: Career advice from Anthony Williams May 2017 Outstanding careers don’t unfold by chance — they are deliberately authored. A veteran superintendent known for his fierce optimism shares secrets to success, overcoming adversity, and leaving a lasting mark.
Verdure: I’m gluten-intolerant May 2017 Researchers at Kansas State University examined the efficacy of corn gluten meal for weed control.