Attendees tapped into water at GCSAA Conference and Trade Show March 2024 Sustainability and water conservation discussions dominated sessions and interactive facility tours.
Can hybrid bentgrass provide dollar spot resistance, drought tolerance? November 2023 Researchers studied DNA variation's effects on cultivated colonial bentgrass and creeping bentgrass.
Interactive Facility Tour preview: Responsible water usage November 2023 An Interactive Facility Tour at the 2024 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show spotlights Paradise Valley CC's conscientious water use.
Water requirements of warm-season grasses November 2023 Important differences exist among warm-season grasses depending on species, cultivar and location.
Talking water in the desert October 19, 2023 At the Colorado Basin Golf & Water Summit, panelists talked water conservation in the Southwest.
Can root-associated microbes identify drought-tolerant tall fescue cultivars? October 2023 Researchers evaluated six tall fescue cultivars, using precipitation as the sole water source for plant growth.
How much water does bermudagrass need? September 2023 Researchers subjected four bermudagrass cultivars to intensive water use measurements.
Can pond dredging be a soil amendment? September 2023 Recent research looks at the pros and cons of using dredged material to enrich soil and improve drainage.
Colorado Basin Golf & Water summit announces speakers August 22, 2023 Speakers include representatives from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and the Colorado Water Conservation Board.
A course in turfgrass science August 2023 The University of Maryland Golf Course benefits from research ties with faculty.
Supreme Court decision a big deal for golf course management July 2023 The Supreme Court has limited federal jurisdiction over wetlands and other water features important to golf course management.
The Million Gallon Challenge for irrigation conservation June 2023 Legwork, math and some capital can help superintendents save water in amounts of one million gallons or more.
Responding to the rise at The Kittansett Club February 28, 2023 As rising sea levels threaten its well-being, the Marion, Mass., club and GCSAA Class A superintendent John Kelly remain vigilant in their sustainability efforts.
Desert dynamo: Saving water on a Nevada course February 2023 James Symons, director of agronomy at Anthem Country Club in Henderson, Nev., spearheaded a water-conscious renovation that's expected to reduce water use by 30 million gallons per year.
Verdure: Water drops through time January 2023 A look back at the history of the water drop penetration test and its use as a reliable research method in turfgrass management.
Water conservation on hybrid bermudagrass fairways using soil moisture sensors November 2022 Three soil moisture sensor technologies were compared to traditional evapotranspiration-based irrigation practices.
All about water on the West Coast August 23, 2022 At the Southern California Golf & Water Summit, golf industry figures discussed water conservation and environmental stewardship during trying times for parched regions.
Water management study finds water use down by 29% at U.S. golf facilities August 2022 The report is the third phase of the Golf Course Environmental Profile series, reflecting national changes since 2005.
Dealing with drought July 2022 By combining an understanding of Mother Nature’s patterns, technology, the right grass types and a willingness to innovate, turfgrass managers can survive — and thrive — during times of water shortages.
Turf vs. trees: the competition for water June 2022 How to manage the biological irrigation contest on your course