A superintendent at city hall January 2023 For nearly four decades, 32-year GCSAA member Tom Kasner has had Albany, Minn.’s best interests at heart on and off the golf course.
Bunker edge restoration in Minnesota August 2022 How Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minn., used 'sod bricks' to return their bunker edges to their former glory.
Forging new roads at Wayzata Country Club July 25, 2022 Wayzata, Minn. club shakes up its cultural practices by turning to Air2G2 for greens aerification.
Turf hack: The perfect collar September 30, 2021 In his quest for uniform collars, a superintendent found some simple mowing adjustments could create consistent, eye-catching definition around greens.
Top (dock-diving) dog December 31, 2020 You’ll find a star athlete at Braemar Golf Course in Minnesota. Meet Marbles, a talented canine who has fetched a few world records. See her in action.
Turf hack: DIY fertilizer mixing setup September 17, 2020 With a common home appliance and a dash of innovation, a superintendent has devised a more efficient way to mix soluble fertilizers for fairways.
Assistant and assistant-er: My long, winding road to superintendent July 16, 2020 With stints as an assistant, in academia, sales and outside of golf, a soon-to-be head superintendent reflects on his career journey and the power of embracing an unconventional path to reach your ultimate goal.
Chaska Par 30: Course renovation prioritizes accessibility February 2020 The forthcoming renovation of the Minnesota muni will not only include infrastructure upgrades, but will make the course more welcoming to golfers of all skill levels and abilities.
Growing golf courses that feed bees September 2019 Flowering bee lawns incorporate low-growing perennial plants right in with turfgrass to provide forage for pollinators. University of Minnesota scientists present a bee lawn blueprint.
Turf Club: Camaraderie, advice off the golf course February 28, 2019 Informal gatherings with a group of fellow turf enthusiasts helped an assistant superintendent boost his agronomic IQ and find a sense of community.
Minnesota GCSA donates $5,000 to the EIFG October 2, 2018 The chapter’s gift will help fund research, education, scholarships and advocacy.
Reducing pesticide runoff from golf courses June 21, 2018 Scientists examined the effects of two maintenance practices on controlling pesticide runoff, and their findings translate to practical recommendations for superintendents.
Golf advocacy: Give P’s a chance May 2018 Enlist the five P’s for effective golf advocacy efforts, a model exemplified by the Minnesota GCSA.
Minnesota latest state to step up with BMPs for golf courses March 27, 2018 The Minnesota GCSA led the development of statewide best management practices with a grant from GCSAA.
Jack MacKenzie earns Excellence in Government Affairs Award from GCSAA January 8, 2018 The 36-year GCSAA member’s golf advocacy work has made an impact in his home state of Minnesota and throughout the industry.
Lighten up: White roofs for golf course maintenance facilities August 2015 The white roof on the AC-free maintenance facility at Minnesota Valley Country Club in Bloomington, Minn., helps soften summer’s swelter.
Winter turf damage: The green in the bubble September 2009 A grounds crew got creative to revive a winter-decimated green in just days. Here’s how they devised the structure that produced the remarkable results.