Does core recycling affect putting green performance? July 2018 An Iowa State University study assessed whether recycling cores could reduce the amount of sand required for topdressing.
Fraze mowing vs. spring dead spot on bermudagrass July 2018 A field experiment is evaluating how well aggressive fraze mowing stacks up against fungicide applications in handling spring dead spot.
Up to Speed: A brief history of green speed July 2018 The demand for faster green speeds gave rise to intensive golf course maintenance practices and near-perfect present-day putting surfaces.
Verdure: Thatch, mat and coring July 2018 University of Maryland researchers analyzed the effects of three different coring regimes on the quality and thatch-mat content of a creeping bentgrass green.
Identifying and naming the fungi that cause dollar spot on turf July 2018 New technology has allowed scientists to reassign the organisms that cause dollar spot on turf to a new genus and four different species.
Ground pearls in turf July 2018 Ground pearls are a persistent pest in turfgrass growing in sandy soils from North Carolina to Southern California. Here, a look at the ground pearl’s life stages, the search for chemical controls, and the best current means of addressing it.
Off and running: Border collies find a home on the golf course July 2018 Two border collies trained to tackle geese problems were up for grabs at the 2018 Golf Industry Show. GCM chased down updates on how the dogs are doing at their new golf course digs.
The 10 commandments of successful golf course superintendents July 2018 Heed the wisdom of tenured turf managers to get to the top of your game.
Career: Know why July 2018 Qualifications and skills are only part of the equation. Communicate your “why” in career documents and job interviews to propel yourself to the top of the candidate list.
Kikuyugrass: Out of Africa July 2018 On the golf course, kikuyugrass’s desirable qualities come alongside definite drawbacks. Get the lowdown on this polarizing plant.
North Carolina governor lauds state’s golf industry June 28, 2018 While naming June 20 North Carolina Golf Day, Gov. Roy Cooper spotlighted the economic benefits brought in by the game.
First-ever hurricane impact report for clubs released June 26, 2018 The publication captures critical information about Florida clubs’ experiences in preparing for and recovering from a natural disaster.
Learning the club business from all sides June 22, 2018 An aspiring club manager got familiar with the golf course side of the gig as a maintenance volunteer at the U.S. Open.
Jon Jennings reflects on the U.S. Open June 21, 2018 Superintendent Jon Jennings, CGCS, talks hole locations, Phil Mickelson, and how his staff and volunteers performed at last week’s U.S. Open.
Planting milkweed for monarch butterflies at Meadow Club June 21, 2018 David Sexton, CGCS, shares tips gleaned from experimenting with various milkweed planting methods at the California golf course.
Reducing pesticide runoff from golf courses June 21, 2018 Scientists examined the effects of two maintenance practices on controlling pesticide runoff, and their findings translate to practical recommendations for superintendents.
Turf hack: Tennis (balls), anyone? A maintenance strategy at Shinnecock Hills June 15, 2018 Golf course maintenance equipment at the U.S. Open features some brightly colored, highly practical accessories.
Penn State’s John Kaminski battles cancer June 13, 2018 A cancer diagnosis and surgery defined the weeks leading up to the U.S. Open for maintenance team volunteer John Kaminski. And yet, here he is.
Equipped for success at the U.S. Open June 13, 2018 Shinnecock Hills Golf Club equipment manager Kevin Stoeckert has plenty of hands on deck for this major moment.
Solid solutions on showcase at Shinnecock Hills June 13, 2018 The USGA is tapping technological advancements — some developed in-house — to ensure success at this week’s U.S. Open.