Zero tolerance: Josh Heptig of Morro Bay, Chalk Mountain and Dairy Creek golf courses February 2017 There is no time to waste and even less room for waste for Josh Heptig, the recipient of GCSAA’s 2017 President’s Award for Environmental Stewardship.
Natural selections February 2017 When it comes to creating vibrant, environmentally responsible golf courses, the 2016 winners of the Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards show there’s no setting too challenging, no goal too lofty and no initiative too small.
Best mentorship practices with Pat Finlen February 2017 In a profession that prides itself on the fellowship of the helping hand, Pat Finlen, CGCS, stands out.
Riomar Country Club: Polishing an oceanside gem January 2017 Through prudent planning, clever budgeting tactics and some lucky nods from Mother Nature, the renovation of a renowned Florida course came in on time and with funds to spare, allowing for some added bonuses.
Career: Not overqualified — just well prepared January 2017 Leverage your hard-earned skills and experience without being dismissed as overqualified.
The weird world of weeds January 2017 Though the truly wily weeds don’t tend to crop up on golf courses, these facts about weeds will pique a turf manager’s interest — and possibly anxiety!
Taking the leap: From superintendent to general manager December 2016 Superintendents who have made the transition to jobs as general managers say the move comes with plenty of challenges, but lots of rewards as well.
Deerfield’s garden on the golf course December 2016 A petite plot grows fresh fare and staff camaraderie at a Delaware club.
Sable Oaks Golf Club: Exemption through environmentalism November 2016 Thanks to the course’s use of integrated pest management and its various environmental initiatives, Sable Oaks Golf Club in South Portland, Maine, has received additional time to comply with a city-wide ban on pesticides.
Water swap: Middlefield Golf Course November 2016 For an Oregon golf course, a change in ownership meant a change in its irrigation source, and the switch has brought substantial savings of both water and money.
Fairway mowing: The road less traveled November 2016 Taking a fresh approach to fairway mowing can trim time and expenses while enhancing the aesthetics of a golf course.
Restoring tradition: Olympia Fields Country Club November 2016 Superintendent Sam MacKenzie and PGA professional Brian Morrison collaborate to carry on a venerable Chicago-area facility’s history of major championships and top-notch turf.
Eight essential budgeting principles for superintendents October 2016 Set the stage for successful budget requests and productive communication with your facility’s financial decision-makers with these tried-and-true tactics.
Ghostly golf course grounds October 2016 Discover five golf courses where, as legend has it, ghosts and the game coexist.
Oil testing: Less waste, lower costs October 2016 Abiding by a one-size-fits-all recommendation for changing the oil on your equipment could be unnecessarily upping your course’s maintenance costs and waste output.
Playing the long game: Retirement planning for superintendents October 2016 Turf managers are wise to strengthen their personal money management skills sooner rather than later to ensure a timely and secure retirement.
Prescribed fire: Another tool for your toolbox September 2016 Properly managed prescribed fires can recycle nutrients back into the soil, promote growth, curb diseases and insect pests, and more.
Button Hole Golf Course: Pressing the right buttons September 2016 Superintendent John Rourke has found a rewarding home at Button Hole Golf Course, a facility that caters to those who may otherwise never discover the game.
Ground control: Navigating a renovation September 2016 Sharing his turf with a team of outside professionals during a sweeping course renovation taught a Chicago-area superintendent worthwhile lessons in collaboration, planning and project management.
Career: Ready, set, rĂ©sumĂ©! September 2016 Revise your résumé using these three strategies to help distinguish yours from the others in the applicant pile.