Clearview Golf Club seeks to build on its legacy August 28, 2024 Plans in the works will help the historic Ohio golf course fund a much-needed irrigation system.
Sharon Golf Club's Bogdanski equips the next generation June 2024 2023 Edwin Budding Award winner Gary Bogdanski is more than just a great equipment manager. He’s also an unparalleled problem-solver and teacher.
A centennial celebration for Northern Ohio GCSA November 13, 2023 The first GCSAA chapter to reach the 100-year landmark celebrated their milestone during a weekend gala at Westwood Country Club.
Passing it on: Mentoring matters to Steve Ehrbar November 2023 Florida superintendent has made a name for himself in the turf industry, and others have followed his lead.
Cincinnati Country Club members lava good fake volcano June 13, 2023 Crew makes mountain out of a molehill of materials for club’s Memorial Day weekend party.
100 years of the Northern Ohio GCSA May 2023 GCSAA's first chapter remembers its past and looks to the future.
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.
Remembering John J. Spodnik August 31, 2022 The late former GCSAA president befriended and inspired others throughout his industry journey.
Envisioning a diverse future for golf August 24, 2022 The Careers in Golf program opens up career paths for underrepresented communities.
New partnership encourages diverse future for golf industry July 12, 2022 A dual degree-certificate program connects The Ohio State University, Wilberforce University and Westfield Country Club.
Setting the stage for the 2021 Solheim Cup September 2, 2021 Visit Inverness Club during tournament-prep week, hear from superintendent John Zimmers about recent course work, and get all the playing surface details for the U.S.-Europe showdown.
Sod shuffle: Cutting renovation costs at Kenwood Country Club July 29, 2021 To complete a sweeping course overhaul under budget, an Ohio superintendent and his crew regrassed with salvaged sod and employed additional cost-saving strategies.
Grace under pressure: Mark F. Jordan, CGCS March 2021 As Mark Jordan takes the reins as GCSAA’s 85th president, his brand of leadership, hard work and a cool, calm demeanor is well suited to moving the association forward in an unpredictable year.
Frank Dobie looks back on storied career October 2020 As he prepares to retire after 56 years at The Sharon Golf Club, the 62-year GCSAA member and those in his circle reflect on a career marked by innovation, service and staying power.
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.
Turf scientist on the mend from coronavirus May 14, 2020 Ohio State’s Karl Danneberger, Ph.D., tells of his road to recovery, the health care workers who saved his life, and the outpouring of turf industry support.
Goodbye Poa annua, hello bentgrass April 2020 Go inside an Ohio golf club’s decision to transition greens and fairways from Poa to bentgrass and the many components involved, from shade to PGRs to patience.
Three states establish BMP guidelines for golf courses February 19, 2019 Georgia, Nebraska and Ohio have published statewide best management practices with grants from GCSAA. Learn more about and view the new BMP manuals.
Indelible stamp: The Powell family and Clearview Golf Club December 2018 The Powell family of East Canton, Ohio, followed the lead of its patriarch, Bill, to break racial barriers and have an enduring impact on golf in the United States.
Turfgrass in U.S. national parks November 2018 A variety of golf courses are maintained within the country’s treasured, protected lands.