• Restoring tradition: Olympia Fields Country Club

    November 2016
    Superintendent Sam MacKenzie and PGA professional Brian Morrison collaborate to carry on a venerable Chicago-area facility’s history of major championships and top-notch turf.
  • Oil testing: Less waste, lower costs

    October 2016
    Abiding by a one-size-fits-all recommendation for changing the oil on your equipment could be unnecessarily upping your course’s maintenance costs and waste output.
  • Ground control: Navigating a renovation

    September 2016
    Sharing his turf with a team of outside professionals during a sweeping course renovation taught a Chicago-area superintendent worthwhile lessons in collaboration, planning and project management.
  • Tree care: In good company

    August 2016
    Looking for outside help for managing and maintaining the trees on your golf course? Intent on tackling the task in-house? Here’s what to consider.
  • Proving grounds

    July 2016
    Golf course management internships can provide great value not only to students, but also to the golf courses that open their doors to these future turf managers.
  • Job security: 8 ways to stay indispensable

    July 2016
    Solidify your status as an employed superintendent, even in the face of economic uncertainty and an evolving job market. An industry veteran shares tips gleaned from 40-plus years in the profession.
  • An irrigation evaluation

    June 2016
    To tackle irrigation system deficiencies at the root — rather than just reacting to them — a Colorado superintendent put his turf to the stress test. The results debunked some long-held beliefs.
  • Welcome, wildlife

    May 2016
    These four golf course maintenance strategies are fundamental to fostering and caring for wildlife habitat, and are a good launching point for superintendents looking to get started with more environmentally beneficial management.
  • Strength in diversity

    May 2016
    Respecting and understanding cultural differences among members of your team can foster increased productivity and better relationships.
  • A recertification story: Vail Golf Club

    March 2016
    Vail Golf Club in Colorado boasts breathtaking alpine scenery along with a commitment to sound environmental practices, from water protection and conservation to conscientious wildlife and habitat management.