Women in Turf: Molly Biggs May 31, 2023 A 2023 graduate of Kansas State University’s turfgrass program discusses her interest in the industry, turf bowl experiences, and the future of her career.
Halderman digs in at The Orchards Executive Golf Course May 2023 Chip Halderman, superintendent and manager at the Lawrence, Kan. golf course, made a late-career transition to turf and hasn't looked back.
Cleaning up a community landmark October 17, 2022 PBI-Gordon and Project EverGreen team up to beautify a neglected Kansas City, Kan., park
Lifetime achievement for 2022 MVT winner October 2022 Mark Williams’ long and varied career in golf course management gets its just rewards in the form of this year’s Most Valuable Technician Award.
Mark Williams wins 2022 Most Valuable Technician Award September 27, 2022 Equipment manager at Nicklaus Golf Club at LionsGate in Overland Park, Kan., takes home 13th annual award, presented in partnership with Foley Co.
An alternative to overseeding August 2022 A Kansas course finds designated fairway crossovers solve the issue of perennial problem areas coming out of winter months.
Salina Country Club's renaissance June 30, 2022 The rebounding Kansas club welcomes decorated women golfers for the Senior LPGA Championship.
Contributing to the cause: Jack Fry, Ph.D. March 2022 Jack Fry, Ph.D., has given his heart and soul for the betterment of the golf course industry and has left a mark worthy of the inaugural GCSAA Outstanding Contribution Award.
Jack Fry honored with GCSAA’s Outstanding Contribution Award January 11, 2022 A fixture in turfgrass education, the scientist and researcher has influenced the expertise and career paths of many in the golf industry.
Career: Take ownership of your attitude October 2020 Job satisfaction is often more a choice than a result. A superintendent shares lessons in cultivating contentment at work.
Coronavirus and golf: A bundle of joy in the midst of a pandemic May 19, 2020 For Kansas superintendent Clay Payne, a new addition to his family arrived at the same time as the new reality of the coronavirus.
Geoff of all trades at Cimarron Valley Golf Club February 2020 If something needs doing at the nine-hole Kansas course, Geoff Schiffelbein — the facility’s superintendent, club pro, mechanic and more — is the guy for the job.
GCSAA announces winners of 2019 Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards January 7, 2020 Top honorees include superintendents from two university-tied tracks, a course built atop a former landfill, and a facility known for its forward thinking.
Kansas publishes BMP handbook for golf courses December 3, 2019 Superintendents and scientists have developed environmental stewardship guidelines for the Sunflower State’s 200-plus golf facilities.
Industry veteran Cliff Dipman passes away October 22, 2019 The superintendent, who battled cancer for more than a decade, was a mentor to many in the Midwest turf community.
Less is more at Colbert Hills August 2019 The Kansas course offers a study in low-input turfgrass management, with dramatic cuts in fertilizer use, aerification and mowing proving a boon to both the budget and the playing surfaces.
Urban renewal: Harris Park brings golf to Kansas City neighborhood August 2019 Thanks to the vision and efforts of a lifelong resident, a once-blighted neighborhood has been rejuvenated by golf and green space.
Municipal golf on the upswing August 2019 The recent surge in municipal golf is positive news for cities that count on the bond between municipal courses and local golfers.
Six achieve Master Greenkeeper designation June 6, 2019 A record number of turf professionals — four from the U.S. — have earned the Master Greenkeeper certificate.
Blue Hills Country Club: It takes a city May 10, 2019 When a Kansas City-area superintendent had to weather the storm — make that storms — those who do what he does arrived from throughout the region to lend helping hands.