Lancaster Country Club prepares for 79th U.S. Women's Open

GCM’s Industry News Digest: May 2024

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

The innovation and tradition of bentgrass

Inside the legacy of a professional turf mainstay, and how it’s evolving.

Canterwood Golf & Country Club’s Renee Geyer on hazardous spill safety

Get tips on prevention and preparedness from the GCSAA Class A superintendent and Golf Safety.

Side by side at the PGA Championship

Valhalla Golf Club’s John Ballard, CGCS, and University of Louisville Golf Club senior assistant superintendent Adam Fisher reunite this week in a spectacular setting.

Take-all root rot, fungicide selection and application timing

Researchers investigated the efficacy of fungicide on take-all root rot using field and in vivo studies.

Getting turfgrass science updates from experts

Field days allow attendees to get turf research updates firsthand.

Reflections of a veteran golf course superintendent

Former GCSAA president Dennis Lyon shares some of the lessons learned from nearly 40 years in the industry.

First Green brings STEAM education to National Golf Day

National Golf Day activities go beyond Capitol Hill to include hands-on education with local schools.

Langston Golf Course: Golf history in the capital

The first African American men’s and women’s golf club in D.C. adds to its lore during National Golf Day.

The tax code and the golf industry at National Golf Day

How a 1970s economic incentive caused ongoing issues for golf courses and the people who make them work.

Turfgrass research: A case study

Results from university studies helped an Arkansas superintendent regrass greens and benefit his course and community.

2024 National Golf Day: News and buzz

Follow updates from the GCM team on this week's advocacy activities in the nation's capital.

PHIT Act fanatics

The PHIT Act could be a hot topic at National Golf Day if supportive lawmakers and golf industry professionals have their say.

Verdure: Sulfur-reducing bacteria blues

Black layer is a physical accumulation of metal sulfides within the pore spaces of soil particles. How do they form?

Environmental BMPs bolster advocacy efforts

Facility BMPs help superintendents elevate their career and commit to sustainability.

Legislative topics in golf: A state-by-state rundown

A quick guide on the status of bills affecting the golf industry

GCSAA’s Rounds 4 Research has another record-breaking year

GCSAA Foundation program saw a 25% increase in funds raised over 2023

National Golf Day policy issues: A progress update

A look back at how GCSAA has made inroads on issues important to the golf industry over 16 years of National Golf Day.

GCSAA’s Grassroots Ambassador Program nears 10 years

The Grassroots Ambassador Program helps GCSAA members advocate on behalf of the golf course management industry.