Hope springs eternal January 2016 A GCSAA superintendent and a PGA of America member team up to bring back Southern California’s Warner Springs Ranch after a nearly two-year closure.
Career: The elevator pitch January 2016 Have a brief but strategic career message at the ready to capitalize on any chance encounters with influential people in the industry.
Groundwork for greatness December 2015 At Westmoor Country Club, an internship program for Milwaukee youth has proved rewarding both for the young men who participate and the superintendent at its helm.
O Christmas tree: Recycling Christmas trees on the golf course December 2015 Tree-cycling turns tossed tannenbaums into golf course gold in the form of high-quality mulch and valuable habitat for land-dwelling and aquatic wildlife.
Power play: Propane for golf course maintenance November 2015 Is propane the fuel of the future for golf course maintenance? A test program at Stone Mountain Golf Club and seven other properties is hoping to answer that question.
Tree-mendous teamwork November 2015 Sahalee Country Club uses communication, coordination and collaboration to maintain major championship conditions throughout the year.
Professionalism: Small steps equal big results November 2015 The somewhat elusive quality of “professionalism” plays a key role in landing (and excelling in) a job.
Managing silvery-thread moss in golf course greens October 2015 Management practices for silvery-thread moss often conflict with cultural practices for greens. Researchers examine the interaction and offer advice on silvery-thread moss control.
Custom utility vehicles: Building the perfect beast October 2015 More equipment managers are turning to custom-built utility vehicles to ensure they have the right tool for the right job at any time on the golf course.
Grease-powered greenkeeping at Tierra Verde Golf Club October 2015 Restaurant refuse becomes biodiesel, right in a Texas club’s maintenance shop.
Smarter, smoother labor tracking October 2015 A superintendent-designed program has made managing daily job duties at The Valley Club easier and more efficient, and it allows labor data to be stored and usefully displayed.
Career planning: Turn goals into reality September 2015 Your professional aspirations in golf course management will come within closer reach if you revisit and refine them more frequently than just to update your résumé.
Lighten up: White roofs for golf course maintenance facilities August 2015 The white roof on the AC-free maintenance facility at Minnesota Valley Country Club in Bloomington, Minn., helps soften summer’s swelter.
The art of the golf course bunker August 2015 Take a peek at eight unique, inspired bunkers, crafted to resemble a beloved beagle, a crabby course mascot and more.
Be mindful of migratory birds July 2015 Golf course construction and maintenance practices could adversely affect species protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Winter golf course maintenance: Keeping the green at 20 below February 2015 Three Wyoming superintendents share how they shepherd their golf courses through extreme winters and the flurry of agronomic challenges that come with.
Santa Claus’ golf course December 2014 In Santa Claus, Ind., Christmas Lake Golf Course is part of the year-round Yuletide charm. Meet the superintendent who oversees this particularly festive facility.
Guide to small-engine maintenance October 2014 Proper engine maintenance on- and off-season will keep your golf course equipment running at its peak.
Turf math: A case for metric units September 2014 For a U.S.-groomed, Asia-based turf scientist, use of the metric system makes important on-course measurements easier to calculate and conceptualize.
Renovating golf course bunkers: 7 key considerations August 2014 A superintendent-turned-designer discusses drainage, sand selection, edges, liners and other elements of upgrading bunkers with a focus on prolonging their life span.