Coachella Valley Golf and Water Task Force to receive GCSAA Excellence in Government Affairs Award October 15, 2024 The group is being recognized for their advocacy and efforts to conserve water in the Coachella Valley.
Rob Collins inducted into Arizona Golf Hall of Fame September 24, 2024 The GCSAA Class A superintendent at Paradise Valley Country Club is being recognized for his leadership on water conservation
Can native grasses and ground covers be drought-tolerant turf alternatives? September 2024 Field experiments in the Southwest were conducted with 17 plant species.
Somerset County golf courses help New Jersey rivers July 2024 Five courses in the Somerset County (N.J.) Parks Commission portfolio are certified river-friendly for their efforts to preserve area rivers and watersheds.
How irrigation audits can help you save July 2024 Irrigation audits help golf courses save water and power, and contribute to better turf health.
Irrigation and water conservation in the high desert June 2024 One superintendent found a fine-tuned irrigation system and integrated pest management plan to save gallons — and dollars.
Better living through chemigation April 22, 2024 How solving a freshwater mussel problem helped save water at Horseshoe Bay Resort.
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.