Cutting Edge: Greenhouse gas emissions, wetting agents

Featured research projects examine annual emissions from turfgrass maintenance in Los Angeles County and the difference between 'penetrant' and 'retainer' wetting agents.

Identifying and quantifying lance nematodes in creeping bentgrass putting greens

Data says lance nematodes can be identified using a quantitative polymerase chain reaction molecular method.

Photo Quiz: Uneven surface, rectangular area of dead turf

Do you have the knowledge to solve this month's turf mysteries?

A first-rate fixer: 2025 Edwin Budding Award winner John Patterson, CTEM

John Patterson, equipment director at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Ga., has made a lasting impression on the turf equipment manager profession.

Shade tolerance studies take center stage at Rutgers field days

Bentgrass shade tolerance, tall fescue disease resistance and more stood out among two dozen research projects

Say thanks to your golf course superintendent

Leave a personalized message for those who are essential to the game of golf

Ernesto Martinez receives 2025 Allan MacCurrach Jr. Award

The award supports outstanding non-traditional students pursuing a career in golf course and turf management

Ways to keep your employees from leaving

A good work environment is crucial when it comes to worker retention

Adaptors, innovators and leadership

Effective leadership requires knowing how your team members approach innovation.

Cutting Edge: University of Minnesota turf trial results, goosegrass control

August research news includes extensive turfgrass trial results and an examination into taming a warm-season weed.

The Olympic Club’s maintenance team shone at 125th U.S. Amateur

GCSAA Class A director of golf course maintenance Troy Flanagan, staff, and volunteers delivered championship conditions on two iconic courses

Evaluating warm-season turfgrass: Multispectral and red-green-blue index comparison

Researchers used a UAS to capture images from which orthomosaic maps were generated.

Tackling bunkers in the Pacific Northwest

Dealing with bunker issues is just one of many success stories for Russ Vandehey, CGCS.

Dan Miller wins Mendenhall Award in 2025 GCSAA Scholars Competition

Twenty-three students will receive scholarships for golf/turf management or related fields

Autonomous mowers create efficiency, improve turf quality for superintendents

From helping cover labor shortages to reducing interference with pace of play, turf industry professionals are embracing Husqvarna’s autonomous mowers

Jack Fry celebrates retirement from Kansas State University

Fry, a 28-year GCSAA member, has many accolades, including GCSAA’s 2022 Outstanding Contribution Award.

GCSAA Foundation awards education grants to 40 GCSAA chapters

The Chapter Education Grants are presented in partnership with ClubProcure

Verdure: Carb loading is for plants, too

In botanical research, carbohydrate content indicates plant growth and physiological responses.

A legend grows in Maine

Paul Richmond's unique background and hospitality generate a colorful atmosphere for crews at two Maine golf courses.

Readying for the Ryder Cup

The veteran crew at Bethpage State Park is hard at work prepping the Black Course for its Ryder Course debut.