Palm Beach GCSA donates to First Green, EIFG October 15, 2019 Gifts from the Florida chapter will support GCSAA’s STEM education initiative and more.
Ryan Swilley wins Grassroots Ambassador Leadership Award September 30, 2019 The Florida superintendent has made connections with members of Congress on behalf of the golf industry.
Testing for disease in St. Augustinegrass September 2019 The Floratam variety of St. Augustinegrass is extremely susceptible to sugarcane mosaic virus. Researchers worked with growers to ensure disease-free sod.
The Players: Data drives preparations at TPC Sawgrass March 13, 2019 New tournament dates have the TPC Sawgrass maintenance team digging into the numbers to fine-tune future prep work.
An international focus for Rafael Barajas March 2019 GCSAA’s 2019 president views the association’s global growth as good for both business and the sustainability of the game.
American dream: Rafael Barajas, CGCS March 2019 Determination and an unwavering commitment to self-improvement have powered Rafael Barajas, CGCS, on his journey to the GCSAA presidency.
Everglades GCSA donates $5,000 to the EIFG November 13, 2018 The gift renews the Florida chapter’s membership in the EIFG’s Platinum Tee Club.
First-ever hurricane impact report for clubs released June 26, 2018 The publication captures critical information about Florida clubs’ experiences in preparing for and recovering from a natural disaster.
War Eagle: Turf Bowl winners go inside the ropes at Sawgrass May 14, 2018 Austin Brown and Brock Pittman spent last week volunteering on the maintenance team at TPC Sawgrass for The Players.
The Players: A focus on today with an eye on the future May 9, 2018 It’s all systems go for Jeff Plotts, CGCS, and the agronomy team at TPC Sawgrass for the 2018 event, but changes loom in 2019.
Quail Creek Country Club rebounds from Hurricane Irma April 19, 2018 Superintendent Kevin Leo and others at the Florida club — which lost 4,000 trees and all its bunkers to Irma’s wrath — discuss cleanup, emerging with a better product, and welcoming the Florida Women’s Open this summer.
Darren Davis future-focused as GCSAA president March 2018 Securing the next generation of golf course superintendents is atop the 2018 GCSAA president’s agenda.
Passion play: Darren J. Davis, CGCS March 2018 Driven by a love of the profession and a desire to give back to an industry that has given him so much, it’s full speed ahead for Darren J. Davis, CGCS, GCSAA’s 82nd president.
Tim Hiers wins USGA Green Section Award January 31, 2018 The 39-year GCSAA member will be honored during the association’s annual meeting in February.
After the storms: Superintendents facing challenges head-on October 12, 2017 Hurricanes from Texas to the U.S. Virgin Islands have tested golf course superintendents, who are still responding to the challenge.
Riomar Country Club: Polishing an oceanside gem January 2017 Through prudent planning, clever budgeting tactics and some lucky nods from Mother Nature, the renovation of a renowned Florida course came in on time and with funds to spare, allowing for some added bonuses.
Renovation risk: In-house or contractor? August 2010 An in-house renovation can make you the hero or the fall guy. Golf course superintendents and builders weigh in.