Allan MacCurrach Jr. Award winner wants to pay it forward

Ernesto Martínez, a student in Penn State University’s turf program, plans to return home to Venezuela to share what he’s learned.

GCSAA Foundation launches Col. John Morley Centennial Campaign

The GCSAA Foundation's Centennial fundraising campaign will establish a new endowment honoring GCSAA’s founder, Col. John Morley.

Researchers tout new hybrid bermudagrass Coachella

The hybrid, which features improved color retention and drought resistance, was the star of University of California-Riverside’s Landscape Research Field Day

Riding high at the Ryder Cup

Volunteers from near and far are soaking up the experience at Bethpage Black Golf Course

Groundcovers are great

These plants help on slopes, shade and narrow areas where turf won’t grow well.

GCM’s Industry News Digest: September 2025

The latest golf course product and industry news, curated for golf course superintendents and other turf industry professionals.

Turfgrass soil nutrient status and MLSN guidelines

A Delaware case study suggests nutrient levels 5% to 68% less than MLSN guidelines.

An accomplished team at Maroon Creek Club

Crew members at Maroon Creek Club in Aspen, Colo., have earned CGCS certifications, and EMCP and ASCS certificates.

Anderson, Lewis named GCSAA Grassroots Ambassador Leadership Award winners

Turfgrass professionals honored for advocacy efforts, advancement of association priority issues and congressional outreach

GCSAA names Brian Martorana senior director, marketing and communications

Accomplished marketing professional will provide strategic direction for key areas

GCM's guide to 2025-26 early order programs

Get an early start on your product orders with these deals.

GCSAA and the National Alliance for Accessible Golf

Golf course superintendents play a crucial role in ensuring facilities are accessible to individuals who require additional access.

A family legacy in turfgrass management

The St. Louis area is well acquainted with the Null family. This month, the world got a close-up on what Mike Null can do.

The great green speed debate

A turfgrass professional's suggestions on how to communicate seasonal course conditions to golfers

Resources to help you land your next job

Take advantage of GCSAA membership benefits and opportunities to serve, learn, grow leadership skills and build your network.

Cutting Edge: Greenhouse gas emissions, wetting agents

Featured research projects examine annual emissions from turfgrass maintenance in Los Angeles County and the difference between 'penetrant' and 'retainer' wetting agents.

Identifying and quantifying lance nematodes in creeping bentgrass putting greens

Data says lance nematodes can be identified using a quantitative polymerase chain reaction molecular method.

Photo Quiz: Uneven surface, rectangular area of dead turf

Do you have the knowledge to solve this month's turf mysteries?

A first-rate fixer: 2025 Edwin Budding Award winner John Patterson, CTEM

John Patterson, equipment director at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Ga., has made a lasting impression on the turf equipment manager profession.

Shade tolerance studies take center stage at Rutgers field days

Bentgrass shade tolerance, tall fescue disease resistance and more stood out among two dozen research projects