The point guard of golf course maintenance February 2024 When it comes to jobs on the course, there's not much Terry Pullen hasn't done.
Jason Ziegler named 2023 Most Valuable Technician August 1, 2023 Equipment manager at The Oaks Club in Osprey, Fla., claims 14th annual award, presented in partnership with Foley Co.
Turf art hero in a half-shell July 28, 2023 Belmont Country Club's equipment manager creates turfgrass art with little more than a mower and a hose.
'The voice' of turf equipment managers awarded April 2023 Budding Award winner Trent Manning has developed a following through his podcast, speaking and more.
Trent Manning, CTEM, to receive the 2022 Edwin Budding Award from GCSAA January 24, 2023 Certified Turf Equipment Manager and Reel Turf Techs Podcast founder recognized for making a positive impact on the turfgrass equipment management industry
Hitting on all cylinders October 2022 Equipment manager Ben Higgins has a drive to build a great life
A certified trailblazer September 28, 2022 Kayla Kipp, the world’s first (and still only) female Certified Turf Equipment Manager, feels honored to pave the way for others.
GCSAA launches certification program for turf equipment managers May 24, 2022 Certified Turf Equipment Manager designation is the first of its kind for turf equipment technicians
Helmut Ullrich: A sympathetic ear for superintendents April 2022 For 2021 Edwin Budding Award winner Helmut Ullrich, product development began and ended by talking with — and listening to — superintendents.
Brandon Hoag named 2021 Most Valuable Technician September 21, 2021 A relative newcomer to the industry, the New York equipment manager has transformed a once-disjointed shop operation into its own well-oiled machine.
Superintendents, EMs selected for 2021 Melrose programs February 9, 2021 The 2021 classes of the Melrose Leadership Academy and Melrose Equipment Management Experience will attend the 2022 Golf Industry Show.
Eric Dickerson wins 2020 Most Valuable Technician Award July 21, 2020 The Georgia equipment manager’s knowledge and dedication have elevated his home facility and the broader community of golf course maintenance professionals.
Melrose programs send superintendents, equipment managers to GIS December 10, 2019 The Melrose Leadership Academy and the Melrose Equipment Management Experience have named their 2020 classes.
Jim Nedin wins 2019 Edwin Budding Award November 19, 2019 In addition to his work with equipment distributors, Nedin has spent his career passing along his technical know-how to others in the turf industry.
Greg Neill wins 2019 Most Valuable Technician Award September 3, 2019 The Texas equipment manager is safety-focused, environmentally minded and passionate about his work.
Apply now: GCSAA’s Melrose Equipment Management Experience August 6, 2019 Funded by a $1 million gift from the Kendrick B. Melrose Family Foundation, the program will send its first class to the 2020 Golf Industry Show in Orlando.
GCSAA survey shows rise in golf course superintendent salaries May 7, 2019 The nationwide snapshot of compensation also reports income increases for assistant superintendents and equipment managers.
Kendrick B. Melrose Family Foundation donates $1 million to EIFG February 6, 2019 The gift is the second such contribution from the Melrose Foundation and will support professional development for golf course equipment managers.
Hector Velazquez wins Edwin Budding Award January 29, 2019 Through his series of educational videos and other projects, the technician offers in-the-shop how-to for peers as well as superintendents tasked with technician duties.
An accidental career as a golf course equipment manager January 2019 Through the support of industry colleagues and specialized education from GCSAA, a Maryland equipment manager has grown and thrived in the profession.