Virginia GCSA commended for Chesapeake Bay watershed cleanup efforts October 2, 2019 The Virginia golf industry’s example offers other states a guide for getting out ahead of water quality concerns.
Iconic Scottish greenkeeper Walter Woods passes away September 19, 2019 Woods oversaw the Old Course at St. Andrews for more than 20 years and helped advance the golf course management industry in Europe.
Six achieve Master Greenkeeper designation June 6, 2019 A record number of turf professionals — four from the U.S. — have earned the Master Greenkeeper certificate.
Jan Bel Jan elected ASGCA president May 30, 2019 The former assistant superintendent promotes golfers playing from the correct tees for greater playability and improved scoring.
Rick Tegtmeier inducted into Iowa Golf Hall of Fame April 25, 2019 The director of grounds at Des Moines Golf and Country Club is a Certified Golf Course Superintendent, a Master Greenkeeper, and now among those honored on Iowa’s roster of greats.
Economist: Golf labor numbers ‘gloomy’ March 2019 Sports economist Todd McFall offers his take on the results of GCSAA’s latest labor survey, discussing motivating factors and possible paths forward.
Phillip Vines honored by Musser International Turfgrass Foundation February 21, 2019 The Rutgers University Ph.D. candidate is the recipient of the foundation’s 2019 Award of Excellence.
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.
Cal Roth: A fond farewell for PGA Tour’s grass guru November 29, 2018 The agronomist is retiring after 35 years with the organization.
Greg McLaughlin named World Golf Foundation CEO, First Tee president November 29, 2018 McLaughlin succeeds 10-year World Golf Foundation CEO Steve Mona, who will retire next year.
Win a wildlife-control dog at the 2019 Golf Industry Show November 8, 2018 GCSAA members: Enter the giveaway from Flyaway Geese for your chance to add a hardworking border collie to your crew.
Pinehurst’s Bob Farren chosen for Carolinas Golf Hall of Fame November 7, 2018 The 38-year GCSAA member has managed course conditions for three U.S. Opens and several other major events.
Syngenta takes tasty approach to promoting new product October 3, 2018 The Posterity food truck is traveling the country to feed superintendents and highlight the company’s new dollar spot fungicide.
Mark Kuhns, CGCS: Man on the move September 21, 2018 The industry veteran and GCSAA past president will leave Baltusrol Golf Club in 2019 to pursue his next chapter.
Seth Waugh named PGA of America CEO August 29, 2018 The PGA of America board member and former CEO of Deutsche Bank Americas was appointed Aug. 28.
Penn State graduate fellowships honor turf industry icons August 23, 2018 GCSAA members Paul R. Latshaw, Matt Shaffer and Andrew McNitt are the namesakes of three new fellowships in the university’s turfgrass program.
PGA of America CEO moving on July 24, 2018 After six years with the golf organization, Pete Bevacqua will join NBC Sports Group in September.
Storm severely damages Arkansas turfgrass facility July 19, 2018 The University of Arkansas’ turfgrass program took a major hit from Mother Nature this week, but vows to bounce back.
North Carolina governor lauds state’s golf industry June 28, 2018 While naming June 20 North Carolina Golf Day, Gov. Roy Cooper spotlighted the economic benefits brought in by the game.
First-ever hurricane impact report for clubs released June 26, 2018 The publication captures critical information about Florida clubs’ experiences in preparing for and recovering from a natural disaster.