Textron Golf donates $5,000 to the EIFG April 10, 2018 The global manufacturer extends continued support to GCSAA’s philanthropic organization.
Koch Turf & Ornamental donates $20,000 to GCSAA’s BMP program April 3, 2018 Funds will go toward the association’s initiative to establish golf course BMPs for all 50 states by 2020.
Through the Green: The grass at the Masters April 2018 The famous wall-to-wall green color on display at Augusta National wouldn’t be possible without improved perennial ryegrass cultivars, the first of which was released in 1967.
Organic and inorganic compounds in crumb rubber mulch April 2018 Crumb rubber mulch samples contained metals as well as compounds that haven’t been tested for their effects on human health.
Midwestern billbugs: Seasonal biology and life-stage association April 2018 Intensive surveys of adult and larval billbugs revealed insight into the seasonal biology of the hunting billbug and species-level billbug identification.
Verdure: I’m not dead; I’m dormant April 2018 When should fertilizer be applied to replenish the nitrogen reserves that fuel the green-up and growth of bermudagrass breaking dormancy?
Golf facilities: An underutilized resource April 2018 Golf facilities offer natural areas that can be used for a variety of other purposes to benefit people and the environment.
Syringing for turfgrass canopy cooling April 2018 Does syringing effectively cool plants under heat stress, and are there drawbacks to the practice?
Asbestos exposure: A hidden hazard on your golf course? April 2018 Long ubiquitous in construction materials, asbestos may be present at golf facilities, and superintendents are wise to take precautions.
Shop: Lubricating O-rings April 2018 Pure silicone oil used as an O-ring lubricant allows for better installation and protects the gaskets from damage.
Leadership and the human connection in the workplace April 2018 Rapport with employees sets the stage for optimal operation of the golf course, and prioritizing interpersonal connections can also help superintendents navigate a challenging business landscape.
From the CEO: Rules of engagement April 2018 From supporting turfgrass research to participating in National Golf Day, April is chock-full of opportunities for golf course superintendents to go above and beyond in advancing the game.
President’s Message: Securing the next generation April 2018 The job market for superintendents, as with many professions, experiences ebbs and flows. GCSAA President Darren Davis, CGCS, offers advice to upward-striving assistant superintendents, plus his take on an industry at a crossroads.
National Golf Day Community Service Project set for April 24 March 29, 2018 Superintendents will again spearhead a beautification and preservation effort of the National Mall in the lead-up to National Golf Day on April 25.
On the move: PBI-Gordon to relocate corporate headquarters March 28, 2018 A longtime fixture in downtown Kansas City, Mo., the company has announced its move to a city suburb.
Minnesota latest state to step up with BMPs for golf courses March 27, 2018 The Minnesota GCSA led the development of statewide best management practices with a grant from GCSAA.
Intelligro donates $5,000 to the EIFG March 27, 2018 The plant protection company continues its support of GCSAA’s research-based initiatives.
The need for speed: Superintendent chases record for fastest golf hole March 23, 2018 GCSAA member Josh Heptig was in a hurry to play golf. The prize for his effort? A possible world record.
#NERTF18: New regulations worry Maine superintendents March 8, 2018 The state’s golf industry is pushing for common-sense legislation in the face of recently adopted municipal pesticide regulations.
Up to Speed: The elephant in the room March 2018 Can we take steps to foster a happier, healthier work environment for those employed in the golf course industry?