Why tree roots cause trouble for golf courses

Well-placed trees are a gift to a golf course, but poor root maintenance can cause endless headaches.

From pro footballer to turfgrass pro

How Josh Lennie went from playing on a soccer pitch to caring for golf courses and volunteering at the 2026 World Cup

Cutting Edge: Virginia Turfgrass Foundation endowment; OSU Turfgrass Center

A new endowment in Virginia and a new research center in Oklahoma will further the future of turfgrass education.

Photo Quiz: Divots on green, uneven putting surface

Use your turf knowledge to solve this month's mysteries

GCSAA’s First Green program now in all 50 states

New Mexico's Desert Lakes Golf Course served as hands-on learning site for high school FFA students in milestone event.

Verdure: Is biochar a recipe for healthier root zones?

With sand-based root zones, could this charcoal-like substance be a suitable alternative to peat moss?

Weather-related golf course closings

Wind, water, frost and lightning are among the many factors that can cause a facility
to shut down.

To win your next job, know why you're special

Potential employers want to know why you're the best fit for their needs.

Pioneer O.J. Noer led early work on turf nutrition

The namesake of the O.J. Noer Turfgrass Research and Education Facility at the University of Wisconsin was an early turf industry leader.

Nutrient management on US golf courses

National survey results reveal reductions in fertilizer inputs since 2006, but signs suggest future gains may require a different approach.

Nice and tidy: 2026 Edwin Budding Award winner Chad Braun

From his ‘meticulous’ nature to his mentoring mindset, Chad Braun is a worthy winner of the Edwin Budding Award.

Data-driven decision-making in the desert

Utah’s Black Desert Resort uses myriad technologies to make informed agronomic decisions.

Bimini bermudagrass: America’s most resilient grass

Heat and drought-tolerant Bimini bermudagrass is a promising choice for superintendents.

Cutting Edge: Root-knot nematode; Rutgers turfgrass at the World Cup

Turfgrass research explores solutions for turf diseases and world-class soccer players.

Swope Memorial Golf Course's glow-up

Josh Linn is the superintendent at the newly renovated Kansas City, Mo., golf course

Medinah Country Club hosts the Presidents Cup

The hallowed Medinah Country Club will showcase its reimagined course on a grand stage Sept. 22-27.

Blue Hills CC makes an impression on Korn Ferry Tour

The Kansas City golf course got a Golf Channel spotlight during the AdventHealth Championship.

Husqvarna offers superintendents the total package

Three GCSAA members share their experiences with Husqvarna autonomous mowers

Delegating: Why the smartest leaders don’t do everything themselves

Successful delegation is about believing in people and letting them own meaningful work.

Veteran superintendent completes GCSAA's Greenkeeper Certificate program

Why decorated former superintendent Palmer Maples Jr., CGCS Retired, added another accolade to his list