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A proud past and prepared for the future

"The Lord made golf courses; architects simply discovered them." - Donald Ross

13 years ago

Beneficial for soil structure, plant health and growth

Rocky Mountain Bio Products is a company that offers high-quality sustainable, natural, organic fertilizers and soil amendments that are beneficial…

13 years ago

Let’s follow their lead

Two models to follow Recreation Equipment Inc. (REI) of the States and Mountain Equipment Co-Op (MEC) of Canada both work…

13 years ago

Bad economy, no money for equipment, what to do?

Superintendents wear many hats. Many people think of us only as turf managers, but we fill a variety of important…

13 years ago

Where we were and where will go

We all know where we are, but very few people realize where we have been. Ken asked me to expound…

13 years ago

Better Make it Last

Years ago, during my first assistants’ job, I remember questioning an equipment salesman about the price of a fairway mower.…

13 years ago

How is a Golf Course a Learning Lab?

Most teachers and students have never been on a golf course. This is changing, thanks to First Green, an innovative…

13 years ago

Evolution of Aeration

At one time or another, we, as golf course superintendents, have probably been guilty of performing a cultural practice on…

13 years ago

Renovate entire golf holes, not just features

Recently a new golf club owner approached our firm about overseeing a renovation project at his golf course. The owner…

14 years ago

Economics and bunker renovations

Many golf courses have bunkers generally worn out and are a superintendent’s worst nightmare. The daily maintenance seems never-ending with…

14 years ago