Product highlights from the 2023 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show April 2023 New golf course maintenance equipment, products and tech took center stage in Orlando.
Power up: Greenworks eyes market expansion October 19, 2022 Battery-powered equipment manufacturer says it has golf course management on its radar as it unveils new line of products at Equip Expo in Louisville, Ky.
Autonomous mowers will change the rules of mowing August 2022 Autonomous mowers have the potential to change the quality of turf, impact on pests and potentially fertilization methods, aerification and verticutting.
New Kentucky bluegrass strain cuts mowing needs in half May 2022 Research into dwarf growth cultivars points to lighter labor requirements.
Turf hack: The perfect collar September 30, 2021 In his quest for uniform collars, a superintendent found some simple mowing adjustments could create consistent, eye-catching definition around greens.
Measuring turfgrass clipping volume: How-to and FAQ June 2021 A superintendent outlines his method of tracking clipping volume and interpreting the data, and answers fellow turf managers’ frequently asked questions.
Verdure: Mind your prills and granules April 2021 What percentage of fertilizer granules get picked up by the mower, and does the loss affect turf health? A multisite study took a close look at granular fertilizer applications.
The future of autonomous technology in golf April 2020 When Cub Cadet pulled the plug on its autonomous mower program, it cast uncertainty on what had seemed a likely rise of the machines in golf course maintenance. GCM explores what comes next.
Suppressing Poa annua seedhead production November 2019 Researchers examined how well different mowing delays pre- and post-application of a plant growth regulator reduced seedhead counts in Poa annua greens.
Fungicide fate following mowing and irrigation July 2019 Researchers looked at how post-application irrigation and mowing timing influenced the amounts of fungicide in turfgrass clippings and the soil profile.
Robo-mow: The Cub Cadet RG3 at Perry Park Country Club November 2017 Robotic greens mowing makes golf course maintenance more efficient and eco-friendly at Colorado’s Perry Park Country Club.
13 tips for better putting green collars June 2009 Collars tend to take a beating for the sake of putting surface playability. A turf consultant offers recommendations for curbing collar decline and improving appearance.