How to hang on to your golf course’s best employees December 2019 With demand for workers high and supply low, your top talent is more likely to depart for potentially greener pastures. Try these strategies to retain your team’s stars.
Turf transitions in the transition zone December 2019 A new crop of warm-season turfgrass varieties is making the move north, increasing options for golf course superintendents in the traditionally tricky transition zone.
Kansas publishes BMP handbook for golf courses December 3, 2019 Superintendents and scientists have developed environmental stewardship guidelines for the Sunflower State’s 200-plus golf facilities.
Kuhns, Foy to receive GCSAA Distinguished Service Awards December 3, 2019 The superintendent and the agronomist will be honored at the 2020 Golf Industry Show for their notable careers in and contributions to golf course management.
Verdure: Poa management, Nordic style December 2019 Looking to thwart Poa annua invasion on red fescue greens, researchers experimented with blending more competitive grasses into the seed mix.
9 takes on golf course bunker renovations November 21, 2019 Because one bunker-revamp size doesn’t fit all: Snapshots of nine Illinois superintendents’ recent bunker renovations and their advice for others embarking on such projects.
Oil spills on turf: Facts and myths November 2019 When hydraulic oil gets on putting greens, is it the heat that kills the grass? Is dish soap really the best remedy for damage? An overview of the scientific research separates fact from folklore.
Nevada publishes golf course best management practices November 21, 2019 Two GCSAA-affiliated chapters teamed up to produce a BMP guide applicable to all courses in the expansive, geographically diverse state.
Top Orlando courses to host 2020 GCSAA Golf Championships November 19, 2019 Tee it up — in January! — alongside fellow GCSAA members and at some of central Florida’s premier golf venues.
Jim Nedin wins 2019 Edwin Budding Award November 19, 2019 In addition to his work with equipment distributors, Nedin has spent his career passing along his technical know-how to others in the turf industry.
Soil surfactants and fungicide movement in turf November 2019 Fungicides need some assistance reaching the root zone if they are to effectively combat crown and root diseases. How well do various soil surfactants help?
Students receive complimentary GCSAA membership through John Deere November 12, 2019 John Deere’s new GCSAA membership program underscores the company’s commitment to student development.
Suppressing Poa annua seedhead production November 2019 Researchers examined how well different mowing delays pre- and post-application of a plant growth regulator reduced seedhead counts in Poa annua greens.
An all-nighter on the golf course during wildfire threat November 7, 2019 California’s recent wildfires and resultant power outages put superintendent Thomas Slevin on round-the-clock duty.
Golf course maintenance metrics: It’s time to retire cost-per-hole November 2019 Using a survey of clubs in New Jersey, a superintendent takes a close look at cost-per-hole, and offers alternative metrics for more accurate comparisons of course expenditures.
GPS technology in golf course management November 2019 Superintendents share their experiences using various GPS-equipped devices on the golf course, discussing the technology’s benefits as well as its potential drawbacks.
Gary Player to receive 2020 Old Tom Morris Award from GCSAA November 5, 2019 Distinguished for his charitable work as well as his golf career, Player will be presented with the association’s highest honor during the 2020 Golf Industry Show.
New DMIs knock out disease at TPC Deere Run November 5, 2019 Innovative chemistries from BASF are defying resistance (and expectations) while providing broad-spectrum disease control.
Verdure: So, how late is too late? November 2019 A review of the literature on fall-applied nitrogen presents helpful insights on this common practice for cool-season turf managers, from suitable rate to environmental fate.
Retirees fill gaps in golf course maintenance crews November 2019 In a tricky labor market, some superintendents have found a staffing solution in retired workers ready for their second act.