Talking it out October 2022 Being open and honest is the first step in tackling the rising number of mental health issues left behind in the wake of the global coronavirus pandemic.
Golf returns to pandemic-plagued Bald Eagle Golf Club June 22, 2022 A uniquely isolated course reopens after more than two years of shutdown. Its long-suffering superintendent gladly welcomes the company.
Fairway on ice: NHL comes to Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course February 19, 2021 The puck stops ... here? A Nevada superintendent (and hockey fan) has helped transform a snow-covered fairway into a rink for a made-for-TV NHL event.
Bald Eagle Golf Club’s pandemic purgatory January 13, 2021 On a detached tract of U.S. soil, a golf course sits suspended in pandemic-spurred disuse, a logger-turned-superintendent its lone caretaker.
Wisdom from 2020 for golf course superintendents December 31, 2020 As we bid farewell to an extraordinary year, an industry veteran reflects on lessons from the coronavirus pandemic that shouldn’t be left in the rearview mirror.
Doubling down: The U.S. Women’s Open at Champions Golf Club November 2020 To pull off the December major, the maintenance team at the Houston facility has taken on double the workload to accommodate different daylight and weather conditions.
On cloud 9: An uptick in nine-hole rounds October 2020 Nine-hole courses in particular have seen a boost from golf’s increased popularity during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s a look at the numbers.
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.
2021 Golf Industry Show to be presented virtually August 12, 2020 Your space. Your pace. All in one place. The association announces plans for GIS 2021, and GCSAA’s president and CEO discuss what attendees can expect from the virtual event.
PGA Championship: A short-handed crew turns out TPC Harding Park August 7, 2020 The number of hands on deck at TPC Harding Park is significantly lower than for your typical major tournament. And yet, they’ve delivered exceptionally.
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.
Bay beauty: The PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park August 2020 Used as a spectator parking lot for the 1998 U.S. Open, TPC Harding Park has come a long way to host the first PGA Championship in San Francisco and a major unlike any before.
Ballpark turned golf course July 9, 2020 While coronavirus has left many stadiums sitting silent, a minor league venue in Mississippi has been reimagined as a golf destination. A former superintendent is at the transformation’s helm.
Coronavirus and golf: Ongoing industry updates July 8, 2020 Find coronavirus-related announcements from the golf industry and that impact the golf industry.
Hand sanitizer effects on turfgrass July 2020 Turf damage has all sorts of origins, but 2020 has no doubt brought an uptick in injuries involving one substance in particular: hand sanitizer.
Double visions: Venues prep for back-to-back tournaments June 25, 2020 In July, two golf facilities 1,300 miles apart will each take on the tall task of hosting two professional tournaments in two weeks. GCM chats with the superintendents about pulling off the doubleheaders.
Coronavirus: 10 lessons for the golf course management industry June 2020 Reflecting on how superintendents responded in the early days of the pandemic reveals valuable guidance on preparing for and weathering future challenges.
Golf courses without maintenance June 2020 How long could a golf course survive if maintenance were to suddenly halt? Superintendents and architects share insights on reviving and repurposing neglected golfscapes.
Pro golf and greenkeeping in the time of coronavirus June 2020 With the PGA Tour’s Charles Schwab Challenge, Colonial Country Club in Texas and those who maintain it are at the forefront of a trial run of the return of pro golf. Plus, GCM checks in with supers whose courses’ events have been canceled.
Cups of noodles: Superintendent ahead of unexpected trend May 28, 2020 Before coronavirus made no-touch accessories a must-have, a creative California superintendent had already hit upon a practical on-course use for the humble pool noodle.