Iced in at En-Joie Golf Club

Superintendent Anthony Chapman is carefully chipping away at acres of encased turf — some with silt from flooding beneath the ice.

Wisdom from 2020 for golf course superintendents

As we bid farewell to an extraordinary year, an industry veteran reflects on lessons from the coronavirus pandemic that shouldn’t be left in the rearview mirror.

Regal revival: The 2020 U.S. Open at Winged Foot

The test that awaits golfers at the U.S. Open is the product of six years of work by Stephen Rabideau, CGCS, and his team to return Winged Foot to its original, Golden Age rendering.

Biking for golf course BMPs

Ken Benoit, CGCS, is traveling across the U.S. to champion and consult on environmental best management practices for golf courses. And his tour will be entirely pedal-powered.

Damage done at Winged Foot Golf Club

Just a month shy of the 2020 U.S. Open, the host venue was hit with tree loss and a prolonged power outage courtesy of Tropical Storm Isaias.

Superintendent fulfills course ownership dream

Scott and Missy Howard purchased their own golf course in January — years earlier than they’d expected, and just before the coronavirus crisis. They’re determined to stay the course.

Weathering winter on the golf course

Turf managers who contend with harsh, lengthy winters rely on fine-tuned agronomic skills, shrewd timing and, sometimes, just plain luck. Here’s how five northern superintendents do it.

Maintenance facility renovations: Selling and seeing to completion

Six superintendents share advice for navigating a maintenance facility renovation, from selling the idea to decision-makers to tackling the project’s unfamiliar challenges.

Municipal golf on the upswing

The recent surge in municipal golf is positive news for cities that count on the bond between municipal courses and local golfers.

Relocated raptors call golf courses home

In New York and New Jersey, golf courses have become safe havens for falcons, hawks and owls whose former habitats put them at risk of being struck by aircraft.

Gallery: The 2019 PGA Championship

Videos and snapshots from the week in agronomy at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, N.Y.

A match made at Bethpage

For director of agronomy Andrew Wilson and his wife, Delphine Tseng, Bethpage State Park — site of this week’s PGA Championship — is where sparks first flew.

A survivor thrives at Bethpage Black

A double organ transplant has likely lengthened Pat Melito’s life, allowing the Bethpage Black mechanic to continue doing what he loves best.

Rainy days and Monday at the PGA Championship

Mother Nature continues to challenge preparations for the 101st PGA Championship, but the Bethpage Black maintenance team is up to the test.

At home at Bethpage: Andrew Wilson and Michael Hadley

Bethpage’s director of agronomy and its Black Course superintendent both have deep roots at the Long Island facility.

May days: The PGA Championship at Bethpage Black

The veteran maintenance team at Bethpage State Park discusses getting the Black Course looking its best in a different season and on an accelerated schedule.

A low-cost wash pad solution

A New York club’s self-contained system has slashed water use, curbed environmental impact, and provided a model for other businesses looking to better manage grey water.

Golf advocacy tips from Bob Nielsen, CGCS

The award-winning advocate’s journey started inauspiciously and offers lessons in effectively championing golf and golf course superintendents.

Tournament volunteering: The inside story

Volunteers and superintendents share insights on the experience in this peek behind the tournament-prep curtain.

Robert Nielsen wins GCSAA’s Excellence in Government Affairs Award

The New York superintendent’s work on state BMPs and as a grassroots ambassador has helped advance the association’s agenda.