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.