Steve Gilley goes wire-to-wire to claim GCSAA National Championship February 5, 2019 The superintendent from Panorama Golf Club in Conroe, Texas, survived difficult playing conditions to win his first tournament title by four shots.
First (Green) impressions at GIS 2019 February 5, 2019 For students from a San Diego-area school, a GIS-tied event offered an introduction to the world of golf.
Bright ideas for your course, career at GIS 2019 February 4, 2019 A Monday morning education session was packed with practical and pertinent how-to, from taming stress to seizing energy from the sun.
GCSAA National Championship: A rookie leads the way February 3, 2019 Texan Steve Gilley fired a 1-under-par 71 on the Champions Course at La Costa to build a two-shot lead.
Irrigation water as a source of Pythium inoculum February 2019 Identifying new point sources of inoculum may expand golf course superintendents’ management options for Pythium diseases.
Verdure: Letâs go organic February 2019 A fresh look at the findings from one of the rare studies on organic turfgrass management.
Plant uptake and optimal timing of snow mold fungicides February 2019 A study from the University of Wisconsin-Madison indicates that the timing of snow mold fungicide applications has a significant impact on fungicide efficacy.
Shop: Diesel engine smoke February 2019 Smoke told the stories behind two diesel engines’ troubles, and both ended up having straightforward solutions.
Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club joins solar ranks February 2019 The superintendent at the South Dakota facility discusses the course’s 234-panel setup and going solar in a state that has ample sun but not the most accommodating energy policies.
Host a childrenâs pollinator workshop at your golf course February 2019 Bee engaged! Introduce local youth and their families to your golf course and the importance of pollinators with a children’s pollinator workshop. Here’s a blueprint for planning an event.
Year one as a golf course superintendent January 31, 2019 A newly minted head superintendent shares the challenges and highlights of transitioning from an assistant to holding the superintendent reins.
Dog days of the Golf Industry Show January 31, 2019 “Dog Days of Golf” calendar pups guide you step by step through some of the many paw-sibilities at the 2019 Golf Industry Show.
Hector Velazquez wins Edwin Budding Award January 29, 2019 Through his series of educational videos and other projects, the technician offers in-the-shop how-to for peers as well as superintendents tasked with technician duties.
Bayer Superintendent Grant Program sends 10 to GIS January 29, 2019 The company doubled its support for 2019 to provide grants for five superintendents from hurricane-impacted areas.
Tournament volunteering: The inside story January 24, 2019 Volunteers and superintendents share insights on the experience in this peek behind the tournament-prep curtain.
GCSAA Past President Robert Mitchell passes away January 24, 2019 The 66-year GCSAA member oversaw the renowned Greenbrier resort for more than two decades.
EXCEL Leadership Program sends 11 assistants to GIS January 22, 2019 Funded by Nufarm, the program offers training and education tailored to assistant superintendents.
Research to focus on irrigating with non-potable water January 17, 2019 A joint university-industry project will look at better measuring soil salinity and moisture when alternative water sources are used for irrigation.
Michael Huck honored with USGA Green Section Award January 15, 2019 The 40-year GCSAA member’s expertise in golf course water use and conservation has made him a sought-after consultant and educator.
Robert Nielsen wins GCSAAâs Excellence in Government Affairs Award January 15, 2019 The New York superintendent’s work on state BMPs and as a grassroots ambassador has helped advance the association’s agenda.