From New Zealand to the Land of Lincoln February 2025 Jeff Kerr, GCSAA Class A superintendent at the Country Club of Peoria, traded island life for the midwest.
Winnetka Golf Club's stormwater solution February 2025 The Illinois club found a way to make excessive rainwater work for sustainable irrigation.
On course for totality April 2024 Several golf courses in the path of the total solar eclipse plan to welcome the darkness.
From reluctant student to Olympia Fields’ rising star August 14, 2023 Francisco Velasquez, superintendent of Olympia Fields Country Club's North Course, is ready for the BMW Championship.
A spirit of service August 2023 Gene Weiser put his life on the line to protect his country and others abroad. Today, he is devoted to serving the golf industry.
At the John Deere Classic, a first-year superintendent sets the stage July 7, 2023 A former assistant returns to roots at TPC Deere Run for his first big event as the man in charge.
The state of turfgrass research and education March 29, 2023 While the glory days may be behind us, there is still a viable path to ensure universities are producing the next generation of superintendents.
Brandon Razo receives GCSAA Emerging Leader Award January 17, 2023 The eight-year GCSAA member is highly involved with GCSAA task groups.
Growing a movement at Mistwood Golf Club December 2022 Angelica Carmen brings 8,000 square feet of pollinator-friendly plantings to the Illinois course.
North Shore Country Club’s responsible resource stewardship July 20, 2022 The Glenview, Ill., country club’s groundskeeping program uses the concept of circular economy to reduce waste, recycle resources and save on labor and material costs.
A changing of the guard at Deere Run July 6, 2022 As Alex Stuedemann prepares for a new challenge with the TPC Network, a familiar face returns to the Quad Cities to take his place.
A milestone at the 2021 John Deere Classic July 8, 2021 This week’s John Deere Classic marks 50 years of the PGA Tour event richly rooted in the Quad Cities. Delve into its past and present, plus get all the agronomic details for this year’s tournament.
Superintendent honored for lifesaving efforts June 24, 2021 When a golf course employee collapsed, superintendent Peter Schmidt sprang into action. Here, a story of a life saved and a lesson in emergency preparedness.
A new use for old bunker sand April 30, 2020 Swapped-out bunker sand can be repurposed as a growing medium for native wildflowers and grasses, creating valuable habitat for insects and small animals.
Reversing course: Reverse osmosis cuts golf course irrigation costs February 2020 To slash a hefty water bill, an Illinois superintendent set his sights on getting his site’s poor-quality water up to par. The solution? Reverse osmosis.
A save situation at Sinnissippi Golf Course December 2019 A struggling course in Illinois has found a star in superintendent Kelly Kuchelmeister, whose leadership and creativity have bolstered outlook on the property’s future.
9 takes on golf course bunker renovations November 21, 2019 Because one bunker-revamp size doesn’t fit all: Snapshots of nine Illinois superintendents’ recent bunker renovations and their advice for others embarking on such projects.
New DMIs knock out disease at TPC Deere Run November 5, 2019 Innovative chemistries from BASF are defying resistance (and expectations) while providing broad-spectrum disease control.
GCSAA with the assist for assistant superintendents October 2018 Are you or do you know an assistant looking to stand out and advance in the profession? Learn about GCSAA’s Assistant Superintendent Certificate Series from an assistant who has been through its paces.
Golf courses and the armed forces November 2017 Discover four facilities where golf and U.S. military history intersect.