South Carolina course’s deadwood turned into art October 7, 2021 At the superintendent’s suggestion, chain saw artists have returned a dead oak to its status as stunning signature tree at Santee Cooper Resort.
What the Tech? Measuring green speed October 2021 Are you in the Stimpmeter camp, or do you roll with a more recently developed alternative? Explore different measuring methods, from the tried-and-true to the thoroughly modern.
Analyzing pesticide environmental risk on golf courses September 2021 Using a sample of 22 golf courses, researchers quantified pesticide risk levels on various course components and explored the most effective strategies for reducing them.
Turf hack: The perfect collar September 30, 2021 In his quest for uniform collars, a superintendent found some simple mowing adjustments could create consistent, eye-catching definition around greens.
Behind the scenes at the 2021 Ryder Cup September 23, 2021 GCM is on-site at Whistling Straits, chronicling the lead-up to the U.S. vs. Europe showdown. Check out behind-the-scenes photos and video, plus get all the agronomic details.
Inside golf’s grass seed shortage September 23, 2021 GCM takes an in-depth look at the factors driving the current shortage, what lies ahead, and what seed-shorthanded superintendents can do right now.
Brandon Hoag named 2021 Most Valuable Technician September 21, 2021 A relative newcomer to the industry, the New York equipment manager has transformed a once-disjointed shop operation into its own well-oiled machine.
Photo Quiz: Tidy piles of soil, rings on turf September 2021 Attention, turf buffs: What do you think produced these two surfaces’ unfortunate fates? See how well your theories hold up.
Green turf in the Blue Ridge September 14, 2021 Grandfather Golf & Country Club in North Carolina uses a powerful portfolio of Intrinsic brand fungicides to provide plant health benefits and stay on top of key turf diseases.
Managing root-knot nematodes in warm-season turfgrass September 2021 A nematologist outlines the life cycle and behavior of these microscopic organisms, a new method for diagnosis, and current tools for control.
Drone spray applications taking off on golf courses September 9, 2021 Hear from two superintendents experimenting with spraying via drone, get insights on the practice’s logistics and limitations, and see airborne applications in action.
Setting the stage for the 2021 Solheim Cup September 2, 2021 Visit Inverness Club during tournament-prep week, hear from superintendent John Zimmers about recent course work, and get all the playing surface details for the U.S.-Europe showdown.
GCM’s guide to 2021-2022 early order programs September 2021 Get tips for planning your purchases, maximizing value and avoiding potential pitfalls, plus find top companies’ 2021-2022 EOP offerings and key dates.
Nitrogen fertilizer costs and turfgrass response August 2021 Are some pricier nitrogen sources a better value in the long run? Researchers looked into the claim, measuring turf’s responses to 10 N sources and the cost to achieve such responses.
The art of managing turf density August 2021 Turf scientist Jack Fry, Ph.D., talks thatch, disease, overseeding and other factors that need special consideration as the (turf) plot thickens.
GCSAA announces winners of 2021 Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards August 24, 2021 Meet four superintendents whose facilities are at the forefront of environmentally responsible, community-enriching golf course management.
Heat illness in golf course maintenance August 23, 2021 Protect your crew members from the dangers of extreme heat. Learn about the four types of heat illness and how to prevent, recognize and treat them in your golf course operation.
Photo Quiz: Brown patches in bahiagrass, indented lines on green August 2021 What stories do these curious turf conditions tell? Have a go at guessing the causes in this month’s Photo Quiz.
Shifting sands: Returning a golf property to its sand dune roots August 2021 Go inside the still-unfolding transformation of Oklahoma’s Boiling Springs Golf Club, a case study in adapting an existing golf course to the game’s changing landscape.
Turfgrass nutrition recommendations: SLAN vs. MLSN August 2021 Michigan State researchers compared greens fertilized according to the different philosophies to see whether one resulted in better turf quality.