Changing of the guard at GIS 2019 February 7, 2019 Rafael Barajas, CGCS, was elected the 83rd president of GCSAA at the association’s Annual Meeting.
Help wanted: Staffing strategies at GIS 2019 February 7, 2019 A lively discussion on labor, led by GCSAA CEO Rhett Evans, underscored a new reality: Today’s superintendents often work as hard at obtaining employees as they do at agronomy.
Turfgrass Talk Show: Turning lemons into lemonade February 7, 2019 Three leaders in golf course management shared their stories of turnarounds at neglected or severely damaged golf courses.
Kendrick B. Melrose Family Foundation donates $1 million to EIFG February 6, 2019 The gift is the second such contribution from the Melrose Foundation and will support professional development for golf course equipment managers.
Off and running at the Opening Session February 6, 2019 The Opening Session at GIS 2019 honored the past and looked to the future in a festive, often poignant program that kicked off the trade show.
Lightning Round Learning! speakers bring the thunder February 6, 2019 The rapid-fire presentations provided a deluge of information to a packed house at GIS 2019.
Up for debate at GIS 2019 February 6, 2019 At the whim of a spinning wheel, a panel of superintendents dished on an array of hot topics during Tuesday’s “The Great Debate.”
Tackling turfgrass problems at GIS 2019 February 5, 2019 Want to apply silicon to your turf? Grass growing too fast? Moss on your greens? Three scientists and a superintendent outlined turf troubles and presented fresh solutions.
A water world at GIS 2019 February 5, 2019 The Hunter Industries learning tour distilled all things irrigation into an outing awash in experts and behind-the-scenes access.
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.
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.
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.
Robert Nielsen wins GCSAA’s 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.
Revamped Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards recognize first winners January 8, 2019 The awards’ new format showcases superintendents’ achievements in targeted facets of environmental stewardship.