Damage done at Winged Foot Golf Club August 13, 2020 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 May 8, 2020 Scott and Missy Howard purchased their own golf course in January ā€” years earlier than theyā€™d expected, and just before the coronavirus crisis. Theyā€™re determined to stay the course.
Weathering winter on the golf course March 2020 Turf managers who contend with harsh, lengthy winters rely on fine-tuned agronomic skills, shrewd timing and, sometimes, just plain luck. Hereā€™s how five northern superintendents do it.
Maintenance facility renovations: Selling and seeing to completion September 11, 2019 Six superintendents share advice for navigating a maintenance facility renovation, from selling the idea to decision-makers to tackling the projectā€™s unfamiliar challenges.
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.
Relocated raptors call golf courses home June 2019 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 May 16, 2019 Videos and snapshots from the week in agronomy at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, N.Y.
A match made at Bethpage May 15, 2019 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 May 14, 2019 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 May 13, 2019 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 May 2019 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 May 2019 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 April 2019 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 March 2019 The award-winning advocateā€™s journey started inauspiciously and offers lessons in effectively championing golf and golf course superintendents.
Tournament volunteering: The inside story January 24, 2019 Volunteers and superintendents share insights on the experience in this peek behind the tournament-prep curtain.
Robert Nielsen wins GCSAAā€™s Excellence in Government Affairs Award January 15, 2019 The New York superintendent’s work on state BMPs and as a grassroots ambassador has helped advance the association’s agenda.
Learning the club business from all sides June 22, 2018 An aspiring club manager got familiar with the golf course side of the gig as a maintenance volunteer at the U.S. Open.
Jon Jennings reflects on the U.S. Open June 21, 2018 Superintendent Jon Jennings, CGCS, talks hole locations, Phil Mickelson, and how his staff and volunteers performed at last week’s U.S. Open.
Turf hack: Tennis (balls), anyone? A maintenance strategy at Shinnecock Hills June 15, 2018 Golf course maintenance equipment at the U.S. Open features some brightly colored, highly practical accessories.
Equipped for success at the U.S. Open June 13, 2018 Shinnecock Hills Golf Club equipment manager Kevin Stoeckert has plenty of hands on deck for this major moment.