Remembering your (grass) roots

An assistant superintendent looks back on the influences that brought him to the turf industry

Oh, brother: Col. John Morley Award winners Bob and Joe Alonzi

The Alonzi brothers have carved an unparalleled legacy in the New York metro area.

The death of a golf course

A veteran superintendent returns to oversee the closing of his former home course.

Winning without raising your voice

A guide to successful negotiation

GCM’s Industry News Digest: November 2025

The latest golf course product and industry news, curated for golf course superintendents and other turf industry professionals.

Cutting Edge: St. Augustinegrass winter survival, modeling large patch epidemics in zoysiagrass

Ongoing research examines the relationship between fall leaf pigments and St. Augustinegrass in winter, and new ways of characterizing large patch epidemics.

Alive and kicking: The return of FootGolf

FootGolf has had its ups and downs during its American existence but remains a viable option at golf courses.

Unique renovation at Cutten Fields

The crew renovating this storied Canadian golf course stayed true to its past.

Living the dream in the golf industry

Miguel Escobar came from Guatemala to become a golf course superintendent.

Pavonetti to receive 2025 GCSAA President’s Award for Environmental Stewardship

Jim Pavonetti, CGCS, a thirty-year GCSAA member, is the highly decorated superintendent of Fairview Country Club in Greenwich, Conn.

2025 Women's Leadership Academy: News and buzz

Follow updates from GCM on this week's activities at GCSAA headquarters in Lawrence

USGA's moisture meter gets raves from the field

Users of the USGA's latest tool have plenty of good things to say.

Professionalism: A piece of the career puzzle

Unlike candidates' qualifications and experience, professionalism must be demonstrated during hiring.

Verdure: Late-season nitrogen applications on Riviera bermudagrass

Could late-season nitrogen applications improve Riviera bermudagrass color in a cold winter transition zone?

GCSAA chapter delegates connect

The Chapter Delegates Meeting at GCSAA headquarters provided ‘a lot of information in a short amount of time.’

The 'superintendent's superhero'

Outstanding Contribution Award winner Bert McCarty, Ph.D., is a prolific, versatile turfgrass titan.

The impact of forced carries on different types of golfers

Research from the USGA measures golfer performance based on skill level, gender.

Flagstick in/out: Is Autonomous technology still in?

A closer look at the evolution of autonomous tech on the golf course

Women’s Leadership Academy returns to GCSAA

A diverse group of 37 women to take part in education and professional development event in Lawrence, Kan.

Kevin Komer, CGCS, earns GCSAA's Excellence in Government Affairs Award

Komer is recognized for his many years of exemplary advocacy on behalf of golf course superintendents