Rounds 4 Research raises record amount for turf research May 14, 2019 Bids on 1,400-plus rounds of golf netted $364,000 in the 2019 online auction.
GCSAA survey shows rise in golf course superintendent salaries May 7, 2019 The nationwide snapshot of compensation also reports income increases for assistant superintendents and equipment managers.
Superintendents to lead National Golf Day service project April 23, 2019 GCSAA members will descend on D.C. to tackle 17 improvement projects on the National Mall, “America’s front yard.”
Preview the 2019 Rounds 4 Research auction April 9, 2019 Rounds are up for grabs in 45 states and include opportunities to play some of the country’s most exclusive courses.
GCSAA funds $127,500 in new research March 26, 2019 With focuses ranging from fertilizer to nematodes, eight turfgrass research projects will receive grants from the association in 2019.
Intelligro gives $5,000 to the EIFG March 12, 2019 The gift furthers the company’s support of GCSAA’s research initiatives.
Golf advocacy tips from Bob Nielsen, CGCS March 2019 The award-winning advocate’s journey started inauspiciously and offers lessons in effectively championing golf and golf course superintendents.
Greg Brandriet wins Grassroots Ambassador Leadership Award February 26, 2019 An interest in politics and a desire to connect with other superintendents sparked the South Dakotan’s advocacy work on behalf of the golf industry.
AMVAC donates $25,000 to the EIFG February 19, 2019 The company has again pledged funds to support advocacy training for GCSAA members.
Three states establish BMP guidelines for golf courses February 19, 2019 Georgia, Nebraska and Ohio have published statewide best management practices with grants from GCSAA. Learn more about and view the new BMP manuals.
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.