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Virus – so Far Anyway – Not Affecting Superintendents
The novel coronavirus outbreak that’s sweeping the world and forcing closures of public spaces, athletic events and many other activities…
Strange Rounds
During these first few days of spring, most people are eager for the golf season to begin, particularly those in…
Interview with John Fulling, Jr., President of the Golf Course Superintendent’s Association
What a way to open his presidency: with an international crisis shuttering businesses, citizens across America under several versions of…
GolfCross: A New Way to Play an Old Game
My friends Charlie and Becky had just returned from a five-week vacation in New Zealand. Besides a lifetime of wonderful…
Green Committees
Though the subject of green committees (aka, greens committees) at private clubs has been wrought out in all manner of…
COVID-19 Operational Protocols for Golf Courses
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is impacting businesses worldwide, and in an effort to protect their citizens, governors are closing those businesses whose…
Vertex Water Features Announces New Brand
Vertex Water Features, a leading manufacturer of custom-designed aeration systems, floating fountains, bubble curtains, and biological products to enhance water…
SeaStar Seashore Paspalum turf is earning dividends and praise
Early on a sunny day recently, Waiehu Golf Course Superintendent Todd Allen and his crew race to finish their morning…
Golfing in Africa – Making the Rounds: Part 7
This column features the author’s recollections of his 32 years as a golf writer. These installments stem from his many…
Rookie Year: An Assistant Golf Superintendent’s Story
Whether you’re relatively new to turf maintenance and management or have logged decades on the job, chances are, no year…