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.
Women’s work: New survey of women in turf November 2020 The findings highlight the unique challenges women face in pursuing careers in turf. Plus: anecdotes and advice from female leaders in the industry.
A turf dog’s heroic deed October 22, 2020 Running off geese, riding the golf course, ringing the alarm on a medical emergency — it’s all in a day’s work for very good boy Cass.
Practice facility upgrades: A tale of two clubs October 22, 2020 Practicing is popular, and an appealing practice facility can boost both business and golf participation. Two superintendents share how their clubs approached recent revamps.
Registration open for 2021 Golf Industry Show October 15, 2020 Start planning your GIS 2021 experience now with this look at event details, highlights and the interactive virtual platform.
Get the most out of PBI-Gordon’s early order program October 9, 2020 PBI-Gordon’s 2020 Early Order Program gives golf turf managers great deals and features 16 of the company’s most popular products — get the details and learn how to maximize your rebate here.
Turf hack: Solar-powered irrigation satellite October 1, 2020 Solar installations needn’t be mammoth, megawatt structures, as a Florida superintendent demonstrates with his electrical fix for an outlying irrigation controller.
Fall N fertilization and winter survival of bermudagrass October 2020 Researchers evaluated 11 nitrogen sources’ effects on fall color and spring green-up in the northern transition zone.
Verdure: Dive into that microbial pool October 2020 A 15-year study reveals valuable insights on the long-term effects of N rate and source on several measures of turf soil health.
Managing seedheads in zoysiagrass greens October 2020 Researchers sized up various PGR treatments’ effectiveness in controlling seedhead production without reducing turf quality.
Fraise mowing for annual bluegrass control October 2020 The cultivation practice shows promise as a non-herbicidal means of annual bluegrass control. Researchers assessed its impacts and feasibility for golf turf managers.
On cloud 9: An uptick in nine-hole rounds October 2020 Nine-hole courses in particular have seen a boost from golf’s increased popularity during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s a look at the numbers.
Photo Quiz: Surprising visitor on turf, off-color line October 2020 It’s a Photo Quiz creature feature for Halloween, plus a turf sight sure to startle any superintendent. Can you figure out their origins?
Career: Take ownership of your attitude October 2020 Job satisfaction is often more a choice than a result. A superintendent shares lessons in cultivating contentment at work.
What the Tech? Applying drone technology on your golf course October 2020 Select the best high-flying tech for your on-course objectives with this rundown of key considerations and drone products on the market.
Tee box maintenance tips October 2020 Tackle common stresses — shade, reduced airflow, wear and tear — and balance appearance with ease of upkeep to get maintenance dialed in to a T(ee).
Frank Dobie looks back on storied career October 2020 As he prepares to retire after 56 years at The Sharon Golf Club, the 62-year GCSAA member and those in his circle reflect on a career marked by innovation, service and staying power.
GCSAA wins 18 awards in national communications contest September 29, 2020 The awards recognize writing and multimedia work from GCM magazine and other GCSAA communications channels. Check out the winning articles and projects.
GCSAA to sponsor inaugural African American Golf Expo September 22, 2020 The association’s First Green program will be part of the education lineup for the event, which will champion participation in the game and career and economic opportunities.
Turf hack: DIY fertilizer mixing setup September 17, 2020 With a common home appliance and a dash of innovation, a superintendent has devised a more efficient way to mix soluble fertilizers for fairways.