Women in turf: Navigating the workplace May 2021 Superintendent Ann Paulisich, who began her career in high school as a crew member, looks back at on-the-job hurdles and conflicts as well as the drive and resilience that shaped her path.
Women’s work: New survey of women in turf November 2020 The findings highlight the unique challenges women face in pursuing careers in turf. Plus: anecdotes and advice from female leaders in the industry.
Turf Bowl 2020: A first-ever first place for Cal Poly Pomona March 2020 The competition’s first female winners and first championship team from a university west of Iowa made the 2020 GCSAA Collegiate Turf Bowl one for the history books.
A save situation at Sinnissippi Golf Course December 2019 A struggling course in Illinois has found a star in superintendent Kelly Kuchelmeister, whose leadership and creativity have bolstered outlook on the property’s future.
Maureen Kahiu: Clearing cultural hurdles to a career in turf July 2019 The Kenyan superintendent has pursued her passion for golf course management in a culture particularly unaccustomed to young women leaders.
Unlocked potential: Inmates in golf course maintenance June 2019 A partnership with a women’s prison has solved a South Dakota golf course superintendent’s labor struggles and helped inmates’ lives change course.
Elena Rivas: A rising star in Spain March 2019 Superintendent Elena Rivas has blazed her own trail, which has included course work on two continents, a stop at Michigan State and, at present, making a splash in her native Spain.
Room at the top: Nancy Dickens, CGCS August 2018 Nancy Dickens, CGCS, followed her own path to become the golf boss at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Women of influence at Shinnecock Hills June 2018 In getting Shinnecock Hills Golf Club ready for the 2018 U.S. Open, these 10 women are major players.