Dollar spot control using iron sulfate and urea May 2019 Researchers discuss findings from the first year of a two-year study on the effects of iron sulfate and urea on dollar spot development.
Surveying herbicide resistance in annual bluegrass May 2019 A two-year project in Tennessee is aiming to identify effective and no-longer-effective herbicides for Poa annua control, and to get a better grasp of the scope of resistance.
Inside the new crop of college golf practice facilities May 2019 Many university golf programs are graduating to impressive practice facilities that spare no expense. Hear from superintendents who oversee these unique tracks.
At home at Bethpage: Andrew Wilson and Michael Hadley May 2019 Bethpage’s director of agronomy and its Black Course superintendent both have deep roots at the Long Island facility.
May days: The PGA Championship at Bethpage Black May 2019 The veteran maintenance team at Bethpage State Park discusses getting the Black Course looking its best in a different season and on an accelerated schedule.
Under pressure: Stress across the golf course April 30, 2019 Mastering the game of golf requires finesse, patience, dedication and continual self-improvement — the same qualities that are fundamental to delivering high-quality playing surfaces amid unpredictable conditions.
Rick Tegtmeier inducted into Iowa Golf Hall of Fame April 25, 2019 The director of grounds at Des Moines Golf and Country Club is a Certified Golf Course Superintendent, a Master Greenkeeper, and now among those honored on Iowaā€™s roster of greats.
Superintendents to lead National Golf Day service project April 23, 2019 GCSAA members will descend on D.C. to tackle 17 improvement projects on the National Mall, “America’s front yard.”
Preview the 2019 Rounds 4 Research auction April 9, 2019 Rounds are up for grabs in 45 states and include opportunities to play some of the country’s most exclusive courses.
Summer turf stress: Redefining ordinary April 9, 2019 Summer turf decline is complex, with conditions from the previous spring and winter often coming to bear. Brush up on strategies to prevent and alleviate the season’s stresses.
Mission Hillsā€™ David Hay prepares for final act of storied career April 6, 2019 The club’s director of agronomy and a fixture in desert golf for almost 40 years reflects on his time in the industry as he readies for retirement.
An in-house approach to prep for LPGAā€™s ANA Inspiration April 5, 2019 Mission Hills Country Club operates without any volunteers during tournament week, and superintendent Jared Taylor doesn’t mind getting his hands dirty.
Turfgrass and the case against Adnan Syed April 4, 2019 HBO filmmakers turned to a turf physiologist to help shed fresh light on evidence in a high-profile murder case.
Superintendent remembered at Mission Hills Country Club April 3, 2019 The California club is home to the first major of the season — this week’s LPGA Tour ANA Inspiration — as well as a putting course designed by and dedicated to its late superintendent, Dave Johnson.
From Canada to SoCal for Turf Bowl 2019 April 2, 2019 A study regimen, fundraising and a fresh approach to GIS paid off for turf students from the University of Guelph. A teammate shares their journey to compete in the 2019 Turf Bowl.
A low-cost wash pad solution April 2019 A New York club’s self-contained system has slashed water use, curbed environmental impact, and provided a model for other businesses looking to better manage grey water.
Irrigation requirements of cool-season fairway grasses April 2019 Can alternatives to creeping bentgrass deliver water savings? A two-year field study assessed the total water needs of six potential fairway species.
Verdure: Before growing degree days were cool April 2019 GDDs have become a popular tool for the modern-day superintendent, but the concept first cropped up in turf management about 25 years ago.
Spring dead spot: Site-specific management April 2019 Using aerial mapping to enable precise applications of treatments for spring dead spot may cut costs and reduce fungicide use over time.
Low-maintenance grasses to replace turfgrass April 2019 From buffalograss to sheep fescue, researchers evaluated 27 ultra-low-input plant species for their ability to stand in for turfgrass in roughs, potentially reducing water use and other inputs.