Assessing golf course infrastructure August 2017 How long can you expect the many, varied components of your course to last? A veteran superintendent breaks down infrastructure life spans to help you optimally plan and budget for future restoration, renovation and replacement work.
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.
Ground control: Navigating a renovation September 2016 Sharing his turf with a team of outside professionals during a sweeping course renovation taught a Chicago-area superintendent worthwhile lessons in collaboration, planning and project management.
Anatomy of a renovation: Fort Wayne Country Club September 2014 The Indiana club’s “Greens + Project” added up to more than just new putting surfaces and offers valuable know-how for other golf courses facing a renovation.
Renovating golf course bunkers: 7 key considerations August 2014 A superintendent-turned-designer discusses drainage, sand selection, edges, liners and other elements of upgrading bunkers with a focus on prolonging their life span.
A tale of two golf course renovations October 2012 Neighboring Hawaiian resorts chose different but successful approaches to the dilemma of whether to close or stay open during major renovations.
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.
Fast grass: Techniques to accelerate turf establishment July 1996 An agronomist outlines five common strategies for quick turf establishment, explores their pros and cons compared with conventional grassing, and shares tips for implementing each.