Reflections of a veteran golf course superintendent May 2024 Former GCSAA president Dennis Lyon shares some of the lessons learned from nearly 40 years in the industry.
CommonGround Golf Course's Savage receives GCSAA's Excellence in Government Affairs Award April 2024 Mitch Savage, CGCS, is an advocate for golf's success at the course and on the hill.
CommonGround hosts pesticide regulators November 2023 Mitch Savage, CGCS, welcomed a group of EPA regulators to discuss his team's approach to pest control.
A heroic rescue June 30, 2023 Superintendents and crew at the Club at Cordillera in Colorado jumped into action to help an endangered truck driver.
Women in turf: Navigating the workplace May 2021 Superintendent Ann Paulisich, who began her career in high school as a crew member, looks back at on-the-job hurdles and conflicts as well as the drive and resilience that shaped her path.
Coronavirus and golf: Superintendent provides masks for first responders April 25, 2020 A superintendent-spearheaded fundraiser in the Denver area has supplied more than 6,000 N95 masks to local first responders.
Mitch Savage wins Grassroots Ambassador Leadership Award February 25, 2020 Outreach as a GCSAA Grassroots Ambassador has led to additional opportunities for the Colorado superintendent to represent the golf industry.
Year one as a golf course superintendent January 31, 2019 A newly minted head superintendent shares the challenges and highlights of transitioning from an assistant to holding the superintendent reins.
Golf course gardens grow community December 2018 Golf + gourds = the city of Denver’s initiative to expand natural areas on its courses, boost participation in the game and benefit its citizens.
A First Green first at Patty Jewett Golf Course February 2018 A Colorado course with close ties to an elementary school deepened its connection through a First Green field trip.
Robo-mow: The Cub Cadet RG3 at Perry Park Country Club November 2017 Robotic greens mowing makes golf course maintenance more efficient and eco-friendly at Colorado’s Perry Park Country Club.
The power of the town hall meeting May 2017 Mitch Savage of Green Valley Ranch Golf Club in Denver shares his experience in GCSAA’s Grassroots Ambassador program, through which he has cultivated connections with policymakers.
An irrigation evaluation June 2016 To tackle irrigation system deficiencies at the root — rather than just reacting to them — a Colorado superintendent put his turf to the stress test. The results debunked some long-held beliefs.
A recertification story: Vail Golf Club March 2016 Vail Golf Club in Colorado boasts breathtaking alpine scenery along with a commitment to sound environmental practices, from water protection and conservation to conscientious wildlife and habitat management.