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?
John Deere ups the tech ante, unveils autonomous fairway mower (video) July 11, 2019 A select group of superintendents got a peek at the product during John Deere’s Golf Technology Preview. See it in action yourself.
What the Tech? Moisture meters for greater efficiency, healthier turf July 2019 Don’t let sticker shock deter you from these reliable gadgets, as return on investment is often quick. Here’s how to optimize use of a moisture meter.
Spring dead spot: Site-specific management April 2019 Using aerial mapping to enable precise applications of treatments for spring dead spot may cut costs and reduce fungicide use over time.
Measuring putting green firmness January 2019 University of Arkansas research compared firmness-measuring devices with each other and with ground-truth data.
GreenKeeper app: Turning research into practice January 2019 The free decision-support tool puts data on nutrient management, pest outbreaks, growing degree days and more at users’ fingertips.
The data-driven golf course superintendent December 20, 2018 Modern superintendents have a wealth of data at their fingertips. Sifting through it and balancing it with know-how is the challenge.
A perfect marriage: Superintendent blends turf and tech September 2018 Jason VanBuskirk has combined his love of tech and turf into a successful — and life-balancing — startup company.
Greenworks Tools: On a mission of emissions July 24, 2018 Greenworks Tools is charged up to make a difference with its battery-powered equipment, including in the golf course industry.
Solid solutions on showcase at Shinnecock Hills June 13, 2018 The USGA is tapping technological advancements — some developed in-house — to ensure success at this week’s U.S. Open.
Robo-mow: The Cub Cadet RG3 at Perry Park Country Club November 2017 Robotic greens mowing makes golf course maintenance more efficient and eco-friendly at Colorado’s Perry Park Country Club.
Shop: Torque tech June 2017 A digital torque adapter makes calibrating torque wrenches easy, and increases the likelihood that equipment leaving the shop after service will keep performing out on the course.
Remote control: Drones on the golf course March 2017 A Canadian superintendent takes disease and water management to new heights with an agronomic-focused drone program.
Smarter, smoother labor tracking October 2015 A superintendent-designed program has made managing daily job duties at The Valley Club easier and more efficient, and it allows labor data to be stored and usefully displayed.