Geotextile retaining walls solve construction challenge September 2023 Crews went low-tech in the building of the new Fields Ranch East course at PGA Frisco.
Heat illness: How to battle the blaze September 11, 2023 With temperatures still high across the country, try these tips to keep your crew safe and cool.
Omni PGA Frisco opening ushers in new era of Texas golf April 2023 In its first month, the new resort will host the KitchenAid Senior PGA championship.
Five tips for chemical safety on the golf course January 18, 2023 Make sure your crew is aware of the possible risks around the chemicals you store at your facility.
Greens, eggs and ham? Invasive feral hogs November 2022 Wild pigs are becoming an increasing issue on golf courses across the country.
A family legacy at Dallas Athletic Club June 2022 For more than a half-century, the Nettles family — father Clyde and son Kevin — oversaw an unmatched tenure of golf course maintenance in the Lone Star State.
Overcoming language barriers on the golf course April 3, 2022 Gleneagles Country Club’s director of agronomy shares how he tackles language barriers to help his crew stay safe. (Hint: It’s easier than you think!)
GCSAA announces winners of 2021 Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards August 24, 2021 Meet four superintendents whose facilities are at the forefront of environmentally responsible, community-enriching golf course management.
2021 Valero Texas Open: Golf course facts March 30, 2021 The event returns to the PGA Tour schedule after its cancellation in 2020 because of the pandemic. Get to know TPC San Antonio’s Oaks Course.
PGA Frisco: A testament to teamwork February 4, 2021 The PGA of America’s ambitious North Texas project and the collaboration among its architects, builders and superintendents got the spotlight at the 2021 Golf Industry Show.
GCSAA announces winners of 2020 Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards January 5, 2021 Familiar faces make up the latest class of honorees, each at the helm of a facility well-rounded in its environmental efforts.
Doubling down: The U.S. Women’s Open at Champions Golf Club November 2020 To pull off the December major, the maintenance team at the Houston facility has taken on double the workload to accommodate different daylight and weather conditions.
Texas’ first family of turf August 2020 Golf course maintenance is in the Moore family DNA, and their imprint on the game in Waco, Texas, has comprised constructing a short course and holding superintendent posts at two prominent facilities.
Double visions: Venues prep for back-to-back tournaments June 25, 2020 In July, two golf facilities 1,300 miles apart will each take on the tall task of hosting two professional tournaments in two weeks. GCM chats with the superintendents about pulling off the doubleheaders.
Pro golf and greenkeeping in the time of coronavirus June 2020 With the PGA Tour’s Charles Schwab Challenge, Colonial Country Club in Texas and those who maintain it are at the forefront of a trial run of the return of pro golf. Plus, GCM checks in with supers whose courses’ events have been canceled.
Coronavirus and golf: Pandemic halts professional play March 19, 2020 With the plug pulled on many golf events, maintenance teams may not get to showcase their months of work on schedule or at all. But disappointment doesn’t mean they’re dialing back.
Reducing soil salinity caused by high-salinity irrigation January 2020 Can cultural practices or commercial products decrease soil salinity on their own, without the need for additional irrigation?
Greg Neill wins 2019 Most Valuable Technician Award September 3, 2019 The Texas equipment manager is safety-focused, environmentally minded and passionate about his work.
New cold-hardy zoysiagrass varieties August 15, 2019 A joint Texas A&M-USDA project is trialing two recently released zoysiagrass varieties that, in addition to being lower-input, have been bred to withstand lower temperatures.
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.