Corica Park South Course: A sustainability standout April 2019 Recycled materials — including secondhand turf from the Oakland Raiders — drought-tolerant grasses, rainwater collection and targeted irrigation are all components of the new-look California course.
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.
Mission Hills’ David Hay prepares for final act of storied career April 6, 2019 The club’s director of agronomy and a fixture in desert golf for almost 40 years reflects on his time in the industry as he readies for retirement.
An in-house approach to prep for LPGA’s ANA Inspiration April 5, 2019 Mission Hills Country Club operates without any volunteers during tournament week, and superintendent Jared Taylor doesn’t mind getting his hands dirty.
Superintendent remembered at Mission Hills Country Club April 3, 2019 The California club is home to the first major of the season — this week’s LPGA Tour ANA Inspiration — as well as a putting course designed by and dedicated to its late superintendent, Dave Johnson.
First (Green) impressions at GIS 2019 February 5, 2019 For students from a San Diego-area school, a GIS-tied event offered an introduction to the world of golf.
CourseCo: A commitment to environmental stewardship February 2019 CourseCo’s mission to protect and enhance the environment through its golf properties has generated accolades and buzz. Meet some of CourseCo’s superintendents and discover facilities in its portfolio.
Michael Huck honored with USGA Green Section Award January 15, 2019 The 40-year GCSAA member’s expertise in golf course water use and conservation has made him a sought-after consultant and educator.
Justin DePippo named to ‘30 Under 30’ list January 2019 The California golf course superintendent is on Forbes magazine’s 2019 roster of up-and-coming game-changers in sports.
GCM’s guide to the 2019 Golf Industry Show January 2019 Discover what’s new and noteworthy at this year’s premier golf course management event.
2019 GCSAA Golf Championships set for February in San Diego November 13, 2018 Texan Matt Cowan will return to defend his national title at La Costa’s Champions Course.
Turfgrass in U.S. national parks November 2018 A variety of golf courses are maintained within the country’s treasured, protected lands.
Registration open for 2019 Golf Industry Show in San Diego October 16, 2018 GCSAA has also announced a change to the host city for the 2021 event.
Planting milkweed for monarch butterflies at Meadow Club June 21, 2018 David Sexton, CGCS, shares tips gleaned from experimenting with various milkweed planting methods at the California golf course.
The need for speed: Superintendent chases record for fastest golf hole March 23, 2018 GCSAA member Josh Heptig was in a hurry to play golf. The prize for his effort? A possible world record.
Olympic Club lands 2028 PGA, 2032 Ryder Cup November 8, 2017 Events will mark the first time the PGA of America has staged any of its pillar events at the famed San Francisco facility.
Golf courses and the armed forces November 2017 Discover four facilities where golf and U.S. military history intersect.
Reclaimed to fame: Irrigation at Pasatiempo Golf Club October 2017 Switching from potable to reclaimed water for golf course irrigation — a long-envisioned possibility for Pasatiempo Golf Club — recently became reality.
Zero tolerance: Josh Heptig of Morro Bay, Chalk Mountain and Dairy Creek golf courses February 2017 There is no time to waste and even less room for waste for Josh Heptig, the recipient of GCSAA’s 2017 President’s Award for Environmental Stewardship.
Hope springs eternal January 2016 A GCSAA superintendent and a PGA of America member team up to bring back Southern California’s Warner Springs Ranch after a nearly two-year closure.