What the Tech? Moisture meters for greater efficiency, healthier turf July 2019 Don’t let sticker shock deter you from these reliable gadgets, as return on investment is often quick. Here’s how to optimize use of a moisture meter.
Fairway to table: Growing fresh food at Cordova Bay Golf Course July 2019 The beautiful, bountiful gardens at a British Columbia course have become an important source of produce for its restaurant and a cornerstone of its identity.
Maintaining Southeast Asia’s first proper links June 19, 2019 A brand-new Vietnam golf course is betting on Zeon zoysiagrass — and a skilled superintendent — to deliver firm and fast conditions in the tropical environment.
A comeback in the shop at Pebble Beach June 17, 2019 Jon Rybicki thought his days working on equipment were behind him — until the opportunity to become Pebble Beach’s equipment technician came along.
High-tech water management at Pebble Beach June 14, 2019 The resort’s new Rain Bird IC system gave the maintenance team a big edge in getting the course U.S. Open-ready.
Gallery: The 2019 U.S. Open June 13, 2019 Snapshots from the week in agronomy at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, Calif.
From the corner office to Pebble Beach June 12, 2019 Assistant-in-training Michael Knoll gave up a fast-rising corporate career to pursue his dream job in golf course management.
A superintendent’s return to Pebble Beach June 11, 2019 After family ties took him to the Midwest, former Spanish Bay superintendent Jeff Steen is back on familiar turf for this week’s U.S. Open.
USGA continues support of GCSAA’s First Green June 11, 2019 The educational program brings students to golf courses to apply their classroom lessons in a dynamic, hands-on setting.
U.S. Open prep: A special tip of the cap to Jack Holt June 10, 2019 Pebble Beach’s one-of-a-kind assistant superintendent got a one-of-a-kind gift as his retirement from the course after 39 years draws near.
Gallery: A major on the horizon at Pebble Beach June 10, 2019 GCM visited Pebble Beach in May with photographer Sherman Chu to capture some of the sights around an iconic property abuzz with anticipation.
Six achieve Master Greenkeeper designation June 6, 2019 A record number of turf professionals — four from the U.S. — have earned the Master Greenkeeper certificate.
Bowled over: Turf Bowl champs shine in volunteer opportunity June 3, 2019 Penn State’s Turf Bowl winners ‘had a blast’ pitching in at the AT&T Byron Nelson.
Verdure: That’s a sappy relationship June 2019 Can different in-field plant measurements — a clipping sap test or handheld reflectance meters — be used assess turf’s foliar nitrogen status to minimize anthracnose?
Irrigating Kentucky bluegrass with recycled water June 2019 Researchers compared sites irrigated with effluent water to those irrigated with surface water, analyzing soil, shoots and turf quality.
Drought performance of bermudagrass and seashore paspalum June 2019 Researchers compared a collection of bermudagrass and seashore paspalum cultivars for drought tolerance and explored the plant mechanisms responsible for drought survival.
Reducing bermudagrass irrigation with a PGR and soil surfactants June 2019 Can applying a combination of trinexapac-ethyl and a soil surfactant produce better turf quality under drought conditions than applying the products individually?
Course of Action: Augusta Country Club June 2019 When your course has a name similar to the sport’s most famous venue, there are bound to be some mix-ups. Fortunately, the superintendent at Maine’s Augusta CC is a seasoned pro.
Relocated raptors call golf courses home June 2019 In New York and New Jersey, golf courses have become safe havens for falcons, hawks and owls whose former habitats put them at risk of being struck by aircraft.
All for one: Fostering cooperation across the turf industry June 2019 A superintendent discusses collaborating with professionals in other sectors of turf management, and offers steps fellow supers can take to promote a united front.