Iowa icon Tegtmeier set to retire March 26, 2024 Rick Tegtmeier, CGCS, MG, Des Moines G&CC's director of grounds, will retire later this year after a standout career in his home state.
Turfgrass research flourishes at Iowa State October 26, 2023 From football to winter injury, Iowa State program covers many aspects of turf
The state of turfgrass research and education March 29, 2023 While the glory days may be behind us, there is still a viable path to ensure universities are producing the next generation of superintendents.
Keeping a handle on agronomic budgets August 16, 2022 Veteran superintendents share tips that can help ease budget woes and keep golf courses in tip-top shape.
Iowa derecho: Superintendents recount storm, damages August 20, 2020 The derecho that tore through the Midwest last week unleashed its worst on its way across Iowa. Four superintendents describe their encounters with the unusual wind storm.
An eye on Iowa and the 2019 U.S. Senior Womenā€™s Amateur August 28, 2019 For just the third time, the state of Iowa is hosting a USGA championship, and Tom Feller, CGCS, is at the heart of the heartland event.
Rick Tegtmeier inducted into Iowa Golf Hall of Fame April 25, 2019 The director of grounds at Des Moines Golf and Country Club is a Certified Golf Course Superintendent, a Master Greenkeeper, and now among those honored on Iowaā€™s roster of greats.
Golf course crew member still going strong at 90 November 5, 2018 Mowing fairways on a small-town Iowa course is “kind of like heaven” for Kenny Hartsock.
Speed and style: Davenport Country Club renovation October 2017 Ron Forse discusses how the golf course architect duo behind Forse Design achieved top-end renovation results on a tight timeline.
Fast forward: Davenport Country Club October 2017 The makeover of Iowaā€™s Davenport Country Club offers a blueprint for renovating on an aggressive timeline as well as recapturing a storied courseā€™s original personality.
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.