Report: Golf drives $84.1 billion in economic activity April 25, 2018 The latest U.S. Golf Economy Report shows a 22 percent increase from 2011.
Nematode updates for cool- and warm-season turf April 25, 2018 Turfgrass experts offer the latest recommendations for effective nematode control, and share lessons learned from the first full year of use of the nematicide Indemnify.
Rounds 4 Research auction opens April 30 April 24, 2018 Opportunities to play at Sea Island Resort, Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge, and TPC Deere Run are among those up for bid.
Trinity Forest earns Green Star environmental award April 23, 2018 Built atop a landfill, the 18-hole course just south of Dallas was designed with sustainability in mind.
Quail Creek Country Club rebounds from Hurricane Irma April 19, 2018 Superintendent Kevin Leo and others at the Florida club — which lost 4,000 trees and all its bunkers to Irma’s wrath — discuss cleanup, emerging with a better product, and welcoming the Florida Women’s Open this summer.
5 facts about golf in celebration of Earth Day 2018 April 17, 2018 From water use to pest control practices, the past decade has seen golf courses make notable strides in environmental stewardship.
Mark your calendar for BioBlitz 2018 April 12, 2018 Audubon International’s species-counting competition documents the diversity of life on golf courses and is an excellent outreach opportunity for golf course superintendents.
GCSAA members ready to lead service project in D.C. April 10, 2018 Golf course superintendents will showcase and share their agronomic skills on “America’s front yard” ahead of National Golf Day.
Textron Golf donates $5,000 to the EIFG April 10, 2018 The global manufacturer extends continued support to GCSAA’s philanthropic organization.
Koch Turf & Ornamental donates $20,000 to GCSAA’s BMP program April 3, 2018 Funds will go toward the association’s initiative to establish golf course BMPs for all 50 states by 2020.
Through the Green: The grass at the Masters April 2018 The famous wall-to-wall green color on display at Augusta National wouldn’t be possible without improved perennial ryegrass cultivars, the first of which was released in 1967.
Organic and inorganic compounds in crumb rubber mulch April 2018 Crumb rubber mulch samples contained metals as well as compounds that haven’t been tested for their effects on human health.
Midwestern billbugs: Seasonal biology and life-stage association April 2018 Intensive surveys of adult and larval billbugs revealed insight into the seasonal biology of the hunting billbug and species-level billbug identification.
Verdure: I’m not dead; I’m dormant April 2018 When should fertilizer be applied to replenish the nitrogen reserves that fuel the green-up and growth of bermudagrass breaking dormancy?
Golf facilities: An underutilized resource April 2018 Golf facilities offer natural areas that can be used for a variety of other purposes to benefit people and the environment.
Syringing for turfgrass canopy cooling April 2018 Does syringing effectively cool plants under heat stress, and are there drawbacks to the practice?
Asbestos exposure: A hidden hazard on your golf course? April 2018 Long ubiquitous in construction materials, asbestos may be present at golf facilities, and superintendents are wise to take precautions.
Shop: Lubricating O-rings April 2018 Pure silicone oil used as an O-ring lubricant allows for better installation and protects the gaskets from damage.
Leadership and the human connection in the workplace April 2018 Rapport with employees sets the stage for optimal operation of the golf course, and prioritizing interpersonal connections can also help superintendents navigate a challenging business landscape.
From the CEO: Rules of engagement April 2018 From supporting turfgrass research to participating in National Golf Day, April is chock-full of opportunities for golf course superintendents to go above and beyond in advancing the game.