EXCEL Leadership Program sends 11 assistants to GIS January 22, 2019 Funded by Nufarm, the program offers training and education tailored to assistant superintendents.
Research to focus on irrigating with non-potable water January 17, 2019 A joint university-industry project will look at better measuring soil salinity and moisture when alternative water sources are used for irrigation.
Michael Huck honored with USGA Green Section Award January 15, 2019 The 40-year GCSAA member’s expertise in golf course water use and conservation has made him a sought-after consultant and educator.
Robert Nielsen wins GCSAA’s Excellence in Government Affairs Award January 15, 2019 The New York superintendent’s work on state BMPs and as a grassroots ambassador has helped advance the association’s agenda.
Revamped Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards recognize first winners January 8, 2019 The awards’ new format showcases superintendents’ achievements in targeted facets of environmental stewardship.
Wetting agents affect soil moisture, water infiltration January 2019 A field experiment put six wetting agents to the test against a green with documented soil hydrophobicity.
Measuring putting green firmness January 2019 University of Arkansas research compared firmness-measuring devices with each other and with ground-truth data.
Verdure: Ironing your Poa annua? January 2019 Virginia Tech researchers studied iron sulfate in combination with PGRs for Poa suppression on a creeping bentgrass green.
Pyrethroid resistance affects efficacy of insecticides on ABW January 2019 Field research shows a correlation between pyrethroid resistance level in ABW populations and reduced efficacy of adulticides and larvicides from several insecticide classes.
Annual bluegrass weevil cross-resistance to insecticides January 2019 Annual bluegrass weevil adults resistant to pyrethroids show resistance to or increased tolerance of insecticides from several other insecticide classes.
GreenKeeper app: Turning research into practice January 2019 The free decision-support tool puts data on nutrient management, pest outbreaks, growing degree days and more at users’ fingertips.
Justin DePippo named to ‘30 Under 30’ list January 2019 The California golf course superintendent is on Forbes magazine’s 2019 roster of up-and-coming game-changers in sports.
An accidental career as a golf course equipment manager January 2019 Through the support of industry colleagues and specialized education from GCSAA, a Maryland equipment manager has grown and thrived in the profession.
A golf course superintendent abroad January 2019 A turf manager who made the leap to the Asian golf market 20-plus years ago shares lessons in perseverance and management learned through a different lens.
GCM’s guide to the 2019 Golf Industry Show January 2019 Discover what’s new and noteworthy at this year’s premier golf course management event.
Superintendents broaden skill set at Syngenta Business Institute December 28, 2018 In its 10th year, the program proves superintendents of all experience levels can continue to learn.
The data-driven golf course superintendent December 20, 2018 Modern superintendents have a wealth of data at their fingertips. Sifting through it and balancing it with know-how is the challenge.
CourseCo receives GCSAA’s President’s Award December 18, 2018 The award honors the golf course management company’s dedication to protecting and enhancing the environment.
Melrose Leadership Academy 2019 class announced December 11, 2018 The 13 superintendents will receive a trip to the 2019 Golf Industry Show in San Diego.
Sinbad set for Golf Industry Show December 11, 2018 The comedian will bring his signature stand-up to the finale of the San Diego event.