An international focus for Rafael Barajas March 2019 GCSAA’s 2019 president views the association’s global growth as good for both business and the sustainability of the game.
American dream: Rafael Barajas, CGCS March 2019 Determination and an unwavering commitment to self-improvement have powered Rafael Barajas, CGCS, on his journey to the GCSAA presidency.
Turf Club: Camaraderie, advice off the golf course February 28, 2019 Informal gatherings with a group of fellow turf enthusiasts helped an assistant superintendent boost his agronomic IQ and find a sense of community.
Greg Brandriet wins Grassroots Ambassador Leadership Award February 26, 2019 An interest in politics and a desire to connect with other superintendents sparked the South Dakotan’s advocacy work on behalf of the golf industry.
Phillip Vines honored by Musser International Turfgrass Foundation February 21, 2019 The Rutgers University Ph.D. candidate is the recipient of the foundation’s 2019 Award of Excellence.
AMVAC donates $25,000 to the EIFG February 19, 2019 The company has again pledged funds to support advocacy training for GCSAA members.
Three states establish BMP guidelines for golf courses February 19, 2019 Georgia, Nebraska and Ohio have published statewide best management practices with grants from GCSAA. Learn more about and view the new BMP manuals.
Changing of the guard at GIS 2019 February 7, 2019 Rafael Barajas, CGCS, was elected the 83rd president of GCSAA at the association’s Annual Meeting.
Help wanted: Staffing strategies at GIS 2019 February 7, 2019 A lively discussion on labor, led by GCSAA CEO Rhett Evans, underscored a new reality: Today’s superintendents often work as hard at obtaining employees as they do at agronomy.
Turfgrass Talk Show: Turning lemons into lemonade February 7, 2019 Three leaders in golf course management shared their stories of turnarounds at neglected or severely damaged golf courses.
Kendrick B. Melrose Family Foundation donates $1 million to EIFG February 6, 2019 The gift is the second such contribution from the Melrose Foundation and will support professional development for golf course equipment managers.
Off and running at the Opening Session February 6, 2019 The Opening Session at GIS 2019 honored the past and looked to the future in a festive, often poignant program that kicked off the trade show.
Lightning Round Learning! speakers bring the thunder February 6, 2019 The rapid-fire presentations provided a deluge of information to a packed house at GIS 2019.
Up for debate at GIS 2019 February 6, 2019 At the whim of a spinning wheel, a panel of superintendents dished on an array of hot topics during Tuesday’s “The Great Debate.”
Tackling turfgrass problems at GIS 2019 February 5, 2019 Want to apply silicon to your turf? Grass growing too fast? Moss on your greens? Three scientists and a superintendent outlined turf troubles and presented fresh solutions.
A water world at GIS 2019 February 5, 2019 The Hunter Industries learning tour distilled all things irrigation into an outing awash in experts and behind-the-scenes access.
Steve Gilley goes wire-to-wire to claim GCSAA National Championship February 5, 2019 The superintendent from Panorama Golf Club in Conroe, Texas, survived difficult playing conditions to win his first tournament title by four shots.
First (Green) impressions at GIS 2019 February 5, 2019 For students from a San Diego-area school, a GIS-tied event offered an introduction to the world of golf.
Bright ideas for your course, career at GIS 2019 February 4, 2019 A Monday morning education session was packed with practical and pertinent how-to, from taming stress to seizing energy from the sun.
GCSAA National Championship: A rookie leads the way February 3, 2019 Texan Steve Gilley fired a 1-under-par 71 on the Champions Course at La Costa to build a two-shot lead.