A special golf course bunker renovation July 2024 Landscapes Unlimited founder Bill Kubly led a meaningful project at Monroe Golf Club
Recruiting Gen Z: Lessons learned July 2023 An employer deferment program helped superintendent reach the next generation of turf professionals.
Managing microclimates on golf courses June 2023 Dealing with microclimates is nothing new to superintendents, but understanding the science behind them can help with management
GCSAA members oversee Wisconsin trail cleanup May 2023 Two members helped Ice Age Trail Alliance volunteers tidy up a portion of a 1,200-mile footpath.
Relative success: Two generations of Wisconsin golf industry professionals November 2022 Neil and Matt Radatz have become the first parent/child Certified Golf Course Superintendent and Certified Turf Equipment Manager.
Maintenance crew rescues pup-filled plane November 17, 2022 Superintendent and staff help in aftermath of an emergency landing on Wisconsin golf course.
Herb Kohler Jr.: A fixture in business and golf September 7, 2022 A former GCSAA Old Tom Morris Award recipient, Kohler left a legacy on and off the course.
Jeff Heaton wins 2021 Leo Feser Award December 28, 2021 The Wisconsin superintendent’s wisdom on managing younger golf course employees has been chosen as the year’s top member-written GCM article.
Behind the scenes at the 2021 Ryder Cup September 23, 2021 GCM is on-site at Whistling Straits, chronicling the lead-up to the U.S. vs. Europe showdown. Check out behind-the-scenes photos and video, plus get all the agronomic details.
Drone spray applications taking off on golf courses September 9, 2021 Hear from two superintendents experimenting with spraying via drone, get insights on the practice’s logistics and limitations, and see airborne applications in action.
Golf course labor: Bridging the Gen Z generation gap January 2021 A superintendent shares what he has learned managing high school- and college-aged crew members, and offers advice on helping your youngest staffers — and, in turn, your operation — thrive.
Stevens Point Country Club reborn after Imprelis damage May 2020 The Wisconsin club turned the loss of about 2,500 trees into an opportunity to reimagine its 18-hole golf course, emerging with improved routing, new features and modern infrastructure.
Coronavirus and golf: Course closed — or is it? April 2, 2020 The pandemic has presented a Wisconsin superintendent with a new problem: trespassers seeking an outdoor escape on his closed 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. Here’s how five northern superintendents do it.
Family ties at Wausaukee Club August 2018 Daniel and Evan Belland maintain the private nine-hole executive course in Wisconsin with just their own four hands.
Groundwork for greatness December 2015 At Westmoor Country Club, an internship program for Milwaukee youth has proved rewarding both for the young men who participate and the superintendent at its helm.