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.
Inside the new crop of college golf practice facilities May 2019 Many university golf programs are graduating to impressive practice facilities that spare no expense. Hear from superintendents who oversee these unique tracks.
Cliff Dipmanā€™s learning tree April 2019 Longtime superintendent Cliff Dipman mentored a sprawling network of turf industry professionals. As he battles cancer, those in his vast circle share stories of and lessons from him.
Turf titan turned taekwondo champ October 2018 A background in agronomy and the discipline it fostered helped Brad Minnick, CGCS, emerge victorious in a world taekwondo championship last summer.
New PGA Tour rookie Chris Thompson has GCSAA ties August 23, 2018 After years of chasing the dream, 42-year-old pro golfer Chris Thompson — husband of GCSAA employee Jessica Thompson — delivered a breakthrough to earn his PGA Tour membership card.
Major development at Ironhorse Golf Club January 2018 With a golf course as their lab, middle school students set about investigating water conservation strategies.
Can-do in Kansas: The 2017 Kansas Turfgrass Conference December 7, 2017 The 67th annual Kansas Turfgrass Conference drew hundreds of attendees, including a new one who has been influencing the industry for years.