Prepping for the Curtis Cup, Latshaw style June 10, 2022 Paul B. Latshaw, CGCS, has hosted USGA championships at Merion Golf Club, but this year’s experience looks different.
Women volunteers return to the U.S. Women's Open June 3, 2022 A group of 30 maintenance volunteers are part of the team making this year's Women's Open go.
A trio of talent at the U.S. Women’s Open June 2, 2022 For this week’s U.S. Women’s Open presented by ProMedica at Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club in Southern Pines, N.C., David Fruchte, CGCS, depends on the three superintendents to help guide the way.
The Country Club prepares for the U.S. Open June 2022 The USGA is going back to its roots with the 122nd U.S. Open.
Carrying on for a cause: Prepping Pine Needles for the U.S. Women’s Open May 31, 2022 As he steps in for a family member, Dwain McKinnon is determined to do him and others proud.
Hosting the NCAA championships at Grayhawk Golf Club May 25, 2022 Third-generation superintendent Ernie Pock oversees the Scottsdale, Ariz., club, which has become the NCAA’s go-to locale.
Good times, bad times: Southern Hills assistant superintendent Doug Cocanour May 18, 2022 The ability to thrive and survive tough times has made the 12-year GCSAA member a perfect fit at Southern Hills.
Oregon course races to ready for LIV Golf event May 12, 2022 Staff at Portland’s Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club are scrambling to prepare for upstart professional league’s U.S. debut.
Return engagement: The 2022 PGA Championship at Southern Hills May 2022 Russ Myers’ second stint at Southern Hills has visited both ends of the personal and professional spectrum. This month, it hits another milestone with the PGA Championship.
Fab four: The 2022 U.S. Women’s Open at Pine Needles May 2022 For the first time, one golf course will lay claim to having hosted four U.S. Women’s Open championships when the major returns in June to Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club. David Fruchte, CGCS, has been there for every one of them.
Golf tournament volunteering do’s and don’ts January 27, 2022 A veteran volunteer at professional golf tournaments shares tips for excelling in the role and getting the most out of your time inside the ropes.
Behind the scenes at the 2021 Ryder Cup September 23, 2021 GCM is on-site at Whistling Straits, chronicling the lead-up to the U.S. vs. Europe showdown. Check out behind-the-scenes photos and video, plus get all the agronomic details.
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.
A milestone at the 2021 John Deere Classic July 8, 2021 This week’s John Deere Classic marks 50 years of the PGA Tour event richly rooted in the Quad Cities. Delve into its past and present, plus get all the agronomic details for this year’s tournament.
Workforce spotlight: The 2021 U.S. Open July 1, 2021 The team that turned out Torrey Pines included industry vets and newcomers, those with past U.S. Open experience and those who’ll be at the helm of the 2022 championship.
Joyful noise at En-Joie Golf Club July 1, 2021 From encased in ice to heaped in praise, the New York course has had an eventful six months leading up to this week’s Dick’s Sporting Goods Open. Go inside the course recovery that has the pros talking.
Prepping for the 2021 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship June 24, 2021 GCM caught up with Atlanta Athletic Club director of agronomy Lukus Harvey and EM John Patterson to chat about this week’s course conditions, equipment and more.
Team Torrey Pines and the 2021 U.S. Open June 2021 GCSAA members have been instrumental in Torrey Pines’ journey from humble SoCal muni to two-time major championship host.
Women in turf shine at 2021 U.S. Women’s Open June 3, 2021 Twenty-nine women have lent their skills on The Olympic Club’s grounds crew this week. Get a look at course prep and the unique initiative to assemble a women-in-turf volunteer corps.
Shore thing: The PGA Championship at Kiawah Island’s Ocean Course May 2021 Superintendent Jeff Stone discusses working on the ever-shifting landscape, the course’s defining features (lots of wind, relatively little turf), and this month’s main event.