President’s Message: A profession with a purpose March 2018 Newly elected GCSAA president Darren Davis reflects on his beginnings in and the bright future of the golf course management profession.
Superintendent strikes gold in South Korea February 23, 2018 GCSAA member Brent Borelli gets major satisfaction working in the country that has the Olympic spotlight.
An international affair: Ryder Cup volunteer spots up for grabs February 22, 2018 Program offers GCSAA members the opportunity to volunteer at Le Golf National in Paris for the 2018 Ryder Cup this September.
Grand finale: Closing Celebration wraps up #GIS18 in style February 9, 2018 An Auburn triumph in the Turf Bowl, a new GCSAA board of directors and the comedy of SNL alum Darrell Hammond put a bow on San Antonio.
First Green and GCSAA announce partnership February 8, 2018 The merger will broaden the reach of the educational program, which brings math and science learning into the colorful, hands-on world of golf courses.
Lightning Round Learning!: Tips, tricks and life advice at #GIS18 February 8, 2018 Eleven speakers imparted five-minute bits of wisdom gleaned from experiences on the golf course and beyond.
The Toro Co. supports Rounds 4 Research with $50,000 donation February 8, 2018 The grant will go toward program that auctions golf rounds to fund regional turfgrass research.
The Andersons donates $25,000+ in products for Silent Auction February 8, 2018 The auction, held in conjunction with the Golf Industry Show, is open online until Feb. 19.
Voices carry: Social media and the superintendent February 7, 2018 Social media’s power and pitfalls had superintendents talking at #GIS18.
Dave Davies’ turf/life balancing act February 6, 2018 The TPC Stonebrae director of agronomy recommends mixing work and play.
Equipment managers talk shop at #GIS18 February 5, 2018 Technicians took their turn in the spotlight on Monday’s day-long learning tour.
Verdure Live! at #GIS18 February 5, 2018 Dr. Beth Guertal’s Verdure column was brought to life by four scientists who delivered distilled summaries of their research.
Texas twofer: Cowan claims second GCSAA National Championship February 5, 2018 Superintendent at the Hills Course at The Hills of Lakeway in Austin, Texas, finishes with a two-day total of 2-over-par to hold off a pair of other past champions.
Creative sparks fly at #GIS18 February 5, 2018 An education session brimming with bright ideas kicked off the first morning of the Golf Industry Show.
Cowan grabs first-round lead at GCSAA National Championship February 4, 2018 Texas superintendent and 2015 champion will take one-shot lead into Monday’s final round.
GCSAA staffer’s handmade guitar up for grabs at Silent Auction February 2, 2018 GCSAA’s Ron Wright is an experienced musician whose brush with fame was cool — as is the guitar he’s made for the 2018 Golf Industry Show Silent Auction.
Roy Kizer Golf Course: A tribute in Texas February 1, 2018 Among the Lone Star State’s many golf offerings is a course that bears the name of a beloved superintendent.
Turfgrass colorants: A look inside February 2018 Researchers are investigating the chemical and physical makeup of turfgrass colorants and how these colorants affect turf health.
Verdure: The origins of Poa annua February 2018 Poa annua found its way into the scientific literature in the 1930s, but another 20 years would pass before its parental species were pinpointed.
Anthracnose on annual bluegrass turf: Best management practices February 2018 In many cases, a combination of cultural practices can effectively suppress anthracnose, eliminating the need for fungicides.