Just passing through: Turf colorants and light transmission September 2020 Expanded use of colorants beyond shoulder seasons and winter dormancy prompted researchers to investigate how such products affect light reaching turf.
Fine fescues on golf courses: Biotic stresses September 2020 An overview of the weed, disease and insect pressures that can afflict fine fescues, tolerance differences among taxa, and pest management strategies.
GCSAA to sponsor inaugural African American Golf Expo September 22, 2020 The association’s First Green program will be part of the education lineup for the event, which will champion participation in the game and career and economic opportunities.
Turf hack: DIY fertilizer mixing setup September 17, 2020 With a common home appliance and a dash of innovation, a superintendent has devised a more efficient way to mix soluble fertilizers for fairways.
2021 Golf Industry Show: GCSAA announces group pricing discounts September 16, 2020 For one price, every member of a golf facility’s maintenance staff gets access to the industry’s top education conference. Find cost details for the entire virtual event.
Verdure: Nitrogen won’t always fix it September 2020 Can the adverse effects of soil compaction be overcome by applying high levels of nitrogen?
Regal revival: The 2020 U.S. Open at Winged Foot September 2020 The test that awaits golfers at the U.S. Open is the product of six years of work by Stephen Rabideau, CGCS, and his team to return Winged Foot to its original, Golden Age rendering.
Mark your calendar: ‘Thank a Superintendent Day’ on Sept. 23 September 8, 2020 The initiative will spotlight the professionals who maintain the game’s grounds and comes as golf’s popularity has surged amid the coronavirus pandemic.
David Brinkley Mull Jr. wins top award in GCSAA Scholars Competition September 8, 2020 The University of Tennessee student is among 20 future turfgrass professionals to earn a total of $28,000 in scholarships.
Photo Quiz: Brown circles, tee box damage September 2020 Calling all turf buffs: Can you solve the mysteries behind these two cases of discolored turf?
GCM’s guide to 2020-2021 early order programs September 2020 Early order programs deliver benefits beyond the bottom line. Explore the various perks, get tips for maximizing value, and find top companies’ EOP offerings and key dates, all in one place.
Fine fescues on golf courses: Abiotic stresses August 2020 Fine fescues have many strong suits as golf course turf, but also shortcomings. Researchers examine different fine fescues’ responses to traffic, drought, shade, salinity and other stresses.
The annual bluegrass seedbank vs. perennial ryegrass establishment August 2020 In sites infested with annual bluegrass, researchers tested the effectiveness of various herbicide programs in suppressing the persistent grass while maximizing establishment of perennial ryegrass.
Turfgrass cultivation methods: A roster August 27, 2020 No matter how you slice it, cultivation is a key ingredient in maintaining high-quality turf. A turf scientist breaks down the different techniques to help you determine the best regimen for your site.
Coronavirus golf course costs August 2020 A GCSAA survey of more than 450 superintendents offers a snapshot of the virus’s impacts on revenue, maintenance budgets and capital improvement plans.
Texas’ first family of turf August 2020 Golf course maintenance is in the Moore family DNA, and their imprint on the game in Waco, Texas, has comprised constructing a short course and holding superintendent posts at two prominent facilities.
Remembering a son, brother through golf August 2020 Matt Renk hoped to follow in the footsteps of his father, Dave, a superintendent. More than a decade after Matt’s passing at age 15, his spirit lives on in the industry he aspired to be part of.
Iowa derecho: Superintendents recount storm, damages August 20, 2020 The derecho that tore through the Midwest last week unleashed its worst on its way across Iowa. Four superintendents describe their encounters with the unusual wind storm.
Biking for golf course BMPs August 13, 2020 Ken Benoit, CGCS, is traveling across the U.S. to champion and consult on environmental best management practices for golf courses. And his tour will be entirely pedal-powered.
Photo Quiz: Uneven fairway, sizable snow pile August 2020 Both of this month’s golf course oddities occurred at northern facilities. Can you guess the causes?