Setting up Wi-Fi in a metal garage June 2024 Having Wi-Fi woes in a detached garage or shed? A powerline network kit can get you up and running.
3D printing parts, tools and more October 2023 Golf course maintenance workers find innovative applications for 3D printers.
How to use a drone on your golf course May 2023 Considering drones for scouting and responsible resource use? Check out these tips for optimal usage.
Research suggestions for precision management of golf courses February 2023 More than 270 studies from 2000 to 2022 were reviewed, including relevant studies researching remote-sensing technologies on turfgrass management at golf courses, sports fields and lawn management systems.
Autonomous mowers will change the rules of mowing August 2022 Autonomous mowers have the potential to change the quality of turf, impact on pests and potentially fertilization methods, aerification and verticutting.
NTEP rolls out new, user-friendly interface July 27, 2022 North America’s preeminent turfgrass data repository reveals first version of its Trial Explorer, a ‘godsend’ for superintendents.
Quantifying golf shoe effects on putting greens October 2021 Researchers tested various methods for detecting surface disruption based on shoe type and after just one day of play.
What the Tech? Measuring green speed October 2021 Are you in the Stimpmeter camp, or do you roll with a more recently developed alternative? Explore different measuring methods, from the tried-and-true to the thoroughly modern.
Drone spray applications taking off on golf courses September 9, 2021 Hear from two superintendents experimenting with spraying via drone, get insights on the practice’s logistics and limitations, and see airborne applications in action.
What the Tech? Measuring putting green firmness June 2021 Putting green firmness can be a difficult metric to define and interpret. Turf scientists discuss different measurement methods and how to translate the data into management decisions.
Robotic mowers and turfgrass cut quality June 2021 Robot vs. rotary: Research at the University of Kentucky compared the mowers’ effects on leaf cut quality and leaf tip chlorosis.
What the Tech? Practical plant identification on the golf course January 2021 A deeper knowledge of the various plant life under your care will help you turn out a better golfscape. Try these apps for quick, easy ID of flowers, trees, shrubs and more.
What the Tech? Applying drone technology on your golf course October 2020 Select the best high-flying tech for your on-course objectives with this rundown of key considerations and drone products on the market.
What the Tech? Drones and aerial imaging July 2020 Ever wished you had a bird’s-eye view of your golf course? This primer on drones will propel you through the basics of such technology and how you can capitalize on the collected images and data.
What the Tech? Easy ways to measure turfgrass area April 2020 Discover apps and other handy digital tools that make quick work of determining the area of the variously shaped spaces around your golf course.
The future of autonomous technology in golf April 2020 When Cub Cadet pulled the plug on its autonomous mower program, it cast uncertainty on what had seemed a likely rise of the machines in golf course maintenance. GCM explores what comes next.
Cub Cadet suspends autonomous mower production February 18, 2020 The company’s decision to shelve its autonomous mower program — at least for now — came as a surprise to users and to an industry still in the early stages of integrating such technology.
What the Tech? Golf course pin placement January 2020 Pin placement software allows superintendents to make more informed decisions on hole locations, which can reduce wear on greens and enhance golfer experience.
GPS technology in golf course management November 2019 Superintendents share their experiences using various GPS-equipped devices on the golf course, discussing the technology’s benefits as well as its potential drawbacks.
What the Tech? Measuring light for healthier turf October 2019 In the delicate discussions of trees and shade on the golf course, data can be a superintendent’s strongest ally. So, how much light is enough light, and how can you best measure it?