Photo quiz: darker green, irregular brown areas January 2023 A divided rough and strange marks on a practice area make up this month's turf mysteries.
Man on the move November 16, 2022 Kenton Brunson has always displayed a desire to explore all the industry has to offer, including a move from Phoenix Country Club to Bermuda's Mid Ocean Club.
Hitting on all cylinders October 2022 Equipment manager Ben Higgins has a drive to build a great life
Hosting the NCAA championships at Grayhawk Golf Club May 25, 2022 Third-generation superintendent Ernie Pock oversees the Scottsdale, Ariz., club, which has become the NCAA’s go-to locale.
Mowing ’em down: MLB pitcher part of golf course grounds crew April 1, 2021 Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Taylor Widener is a key player on another roster: the maintenance team at The Westin Kierland Golf Club. The gig has helped him improve his game.
Hole, yeah: The 2021 Waste Management Phoenix Open February 3, 2021 While the Stadium Course — and its famously festive 16th hole — won’t be as lively, the TPC Scottsdale crew still has the grounds in crowd-pleasing form.
Arizona publishes BMP guidelines for golf courses May 28, 2019 The Cactus & Pine GCSA led the establishment of statewide best management practices, which have an emphasis on irrigation and water quality.
Low-maintenance grasses to replace turfgrass April 2019 From buffalograss to sheep fescue, researchers evaluated 27 ultra-low-input plant species for their ability to stand in for turfgrass in roughs, potentially reducing water use and other inputs.
Room at the top: Nancy Dickens, CGCS August 2018 Nancy Dickens, CGCS, followed her own path to become the golf boss at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Self-service: Renovation at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club November 2017 Arizona superintendent Ryan Kreizenbeck tried his hand at design during a recent renovation project, and the result has drawn rave reviews from all involved at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club.
Kurapia performance in the low desert of Arizona October 2017 This non-invasive ground cover was evaluated for potential use as a replacement for turfgrass in non-play areas.
Major project, ‘mini’ results at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club June 2017 A series of substantial upgrades to an Arizona gem resulted in, among other things, an innovative six-hole short course in an unexpected location.
Slashing salinity, saving water June 2017 The city of Scottsdale, Ariz., wanted to support its vibrant golf economy without using its precious drinking water supplies for irrigation. The solution? Twenty-three golf courses, a partnership and technology.