Turf testing techniques May 2023 Superintendents can get valuable insight on the agronomic health of their facilities through diligent sample collection.
Does turf brushing work? April 2023 Turf brushing has grown in popularity among superintendents. One agronomist examines the practice and its benefits.
Bigger isn’t always better March 2023 Despite their small stature, shrubs, flowers and vines can make a big impact on stakeholders.
Have an unsightly course spot? Half-hide it! September 2022 Trees, shrubs and ornamentals can provide good options for superintendents looking to take the edge off less-attractive areas on a golf course.
An alternative to overseeding August 2022 A Kansas course finds designated fairway crossovers solve the issue of perennial problem areas coming out of winter months.
Keeping a handle on agronomic budgets August 16, 2022 Veteran superintendents share tips that can help ease budget woes and keep golf courses in tip-top shape.
Bunker edge restoration in Minnesota August 2022 How Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minn., used 'sod bricks' to return their bunker edges to their former glory.
Forging new roads at Wayzata Country Club July 25, 2022 Wayzata, Minn. club shakes up its cultural practices by turning to Air2G2 for greens aerification.
Dealing with drought July 2022 By combining an understanding of Mother Nature’s patterns, technology, the right grass types and a willingness to innovate, turfgrass managers can survive — and thrive — during times of water shortages.
Turf vs. trees: the competition for water June 2022 How to manage the biological irrigation contest on your course
An unconventional golf course overseed November 11, 2021 Tasked with overseeding on a compressed schedule and amid other obstacles, a Mid-Atlantic superintendent recounts the challenge and the agronomic and operational lessons learned.
Tips to improve hedges on the golf course October 2021 A horticulturist outlines common maintenance pitfalls, remedies for neglected or difficult hedges, and advice for keeping upkeep manageable.
Turf hack: The perfect collar September 30, 2021 In his quest for uniform collars, a superintendent found some simple mowing adjustments could create consistent, eye-catching definition around greens.
Golf course tree care: Do this, not that July 2021 Separate the beneficial from the detrimental with this rundown of tree maintenance do’s and don’ts, plus find guidance on gray areas, such as tree cabling, fertilization and irrigation.
Measuring turfgrass clipping volume: How-to and FAQ June 2021 A superintendent outlines his method of tracking clipping volume and interpreting the data, and answers fellow turf managers’ frequently asked questions.
Turf hack: Drip irrigation for bunker surrounds March 18, 2021 A Michigan club pursued a more targeted approach to irrigating around bunkers and found healthy turf could be achieved with far, far less.
10 functions of golf course trees March 2021 A guide to trees’ many roles in the golfscape, from marking direction to masking eyesores to making a statement.
Turf hack: Solar-powered irrigation satellite October 1, 2020 Solar installations needn’t be mammoth, megawatt structures, as a Florida superintendent demonstrates with his electrical fix for an outlying irrigation controller.
Tee box maintenance tips October 2020 Tackle common stresses — shade, reduced airflow, wear and tear — and balance appearance with ease of upkeep to get maintenance dialed in to a T(ee).
Turf hack: DIY fertilizer mixing setup September 17, 2020 With a common home appliance and a dash of innovation, a superintendent has devised a more efficient way to mix soluble fertilizers for fairways.