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The article focuses on the journey of PGA Tour player Akshay Bhatia, who transitioned from competing in the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals to qualifying for the Masters, prompting contemplation about the potential future impact of programs like First Green in grooming future golf industry leaders. First Green, an initiative by the GCSAA, aims to introduce schoolchildren to golf course maintenance careers through hands-on experiences.

The article discusses the importance of Early Order Programs (EOPs) for golf course superintendents heading into 2025. The superintendents interviewed emphasize the need to lock in prices on the products they use and the benefits of purchasing chemicals and fertilizers in bulk during the early order period. They highlight the cost savings, rebates, and convenience of having all the necessary products readily available. The article also mentions the different strategies employed by superintendents, such as shifting towards generic fungicides and taking advantage of EOP rebates to secure budget increases. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the evolving challenges faced by golf course superintendents and how advancements in irrigation technology, data management, and artificial intelligence are transforming turf management practices. It mentions these innovations offer practical solutions to optimize resource use, enhance environmental sustainability, and improve the overall health and playability of golf courses, such as NanoOxygen Systems for addressing shallow root problems.

The article focuses on the experiences of three women in the golf maintenance industry, discussing their career paths and the industry's reception towards women. Topics discussed include their roles in leading companies like Numerator Technologies and Kafka Granite, challenges they faced, and the evolving landscape of gender inclusivity in golf maintenance.

This article discusses the advantages of Early Order Programs (EOPs) in the lawn care industry, particularly in comparison to the golf maintenance industry. Golf course superintendents have the advantage of knowing the exact amount of turf they need to maintain each year, allowing them to effectively plan their purchases. In contrast, lawn care operators face challenges such as fluctuating customer demand, varying weather conditions, and limited storage space. The article emphasizes the benefits of EOPs for lawn care companies, including discounts and the ability to forecast manufacturing needs. The perspectives of industry professionals are also included, highlighting the value of EOPs in terms of financial savings and convenience. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents the profile of on Morgan Creighton, an assistant golf course superintendent, and her experiences in the turf management industry. Topics discussed include Creighton's journey in the field encounters with workplace harassment and the creation of the mentorship program Women in Turfgrass Management; and the empowerment gained through supportive environments and efforts to connect and support other women in the industry.

The article reports on the partnership of consultants Dave Delsandro and Jeff Corcoran to launch Agronomic Advisors to provide help and solutions to golf course superintendents.

This document titled "The Shop" provides information on several new products in the golf industry. The products include the G3 robotic mower from GRAZE ROBOTICS, Castlon fungicide from ENVU, NutriRoot Granular from ARBORJET ECOLOGEL, Aramaz Intrinsic brand fungicide from BASF, the FM9380-F75 flow meter from TEEJET TECHNOLOGIES, and Mapware, an aerial imaging technology. These products offer various features and benefits such as improved mowing efficiency, disease control, root development, and turfgrass health monitoring. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the impact of technological advancements on the game of golf and how golf course superintendents have responded to maintain the integrity of the game. It mentions the introduction of the USGA Stimpmeter in the late 1970s, which allowed superintendents to push the limits on putting green quality. The article also highlights the development of new putter technologies, such as the Ping A1 putter and CNC milled putters, which have improved consistency and feel for golfers. Overall, the article emphasizes the role of superintendents in advancing agronomic management practices in golf. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Golfdom discusses the opportunities for superintendents to expand their management responsibilities at golf clubs. It highlights the advantages of having superintendents as managers, such as their knowledge of turf management and their ability to apply good management practices. The article also mentions a specific example of a Long Island club that promoted their superintendent to superintendent manager. The superintendent's responsibilities include overseeing the golf course, maintenance of buildings and equipment, and other areas of the club. The article emphasizes the superintendent's qualifications and the benefits of giving them the opportunity to advance their career. [Extracted from the article]

The article highlights Golf Course Superintendent, Sullivan Murphy's journey from working on the crew at En-Joie Golf Club to becoming its Superintendent. Topics discussed include his extensive experience, En-Joie's history of hosting PGA Tour events, and the club's strategies for managing annual flooding and hosting non-golf events like concerts during tournament week.

The article highlights Pinehurst Resort's evolution, including the debut of Course number 10 and the opening of the U.S. Golf Association (USGA) Golf House Pinehurst. It discusses the transition to Champion ultradwarf bermudagrass greens, emphasizing the shift from mere maintenance to improvement, aided by advancements like the Deacon system and USGA support.

The article profiles Josh Saunders, a golf course superintendent, tracing his journey from childhood fascination to hosting the 2024 U.S. Women's Open at Lancaster Country Club. Topics discussed include Saunders' early exposure to golf course maintenance, his college years, pivotal internships, and the transformative changes he implemented at Lancaster, culminating in the upcoming championship event.

Golf course superintendents are often under pressure to maintain high-quality turf. Such demand entails use of inputs, which can include biostimulants that are often marketed as a way of combating plant stress and improving turf quality. However, the extent of their use by superintendents and their level of efficacy are not well understood. This survey study was designed to better describe biostimulant use by the golf industry and to gain insights on the research needs of superintendents to address them effectively. A survey instrument was developed using online software and included a total of 13 questions relating to general familiarity with biostimulants and specific familiarity with five biological products. The instrument was disseminated electronically via the online survey tool to attendees (N = 80) during the annual conference of the Georgia Golf Environmental Summit in 2022. The respondents were from 62 golf courses, geographically representing the entire state of Georgia. The response rate was 62.5%. The majority of the respondents (86%) were familiar with biostimulants. The main reason for using biostimulants was predominantly agronomic, indicating a focus on turf performance and aesthetics. Of the respondents who used biostimulants, the overwhelming majority (93%) use humic acids and plant growth hormone-containing biostimulants. Respondents also indicated that research in microbial products would be the most relevant to the industry. This may be explained by the challenges in using such products (shelf life and microbial survival in soil). In conclusion, the survey indicated that Georgia golf course superintendents have high a level of familiarity with biostimulants. The survey yielded useful results to help formulate future research objectives to better serve the Georgia golf course industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on dropping block by old habits in the golf course maintenance industry and mentions how technologies in the industry can help make work of golf course superintendent at easy. Topics discussed include views of Gerald Flaherty, superintendent of Valley Club, on use of Tracker software, tracking of course measurements such as clipping yields and moisture content and resistance growth to additional chemistries.

The article focuses on Alexandra Hills, a senior assistant superintendent at Bay Hill Club and Lodge, and her journey in the golf course maintenance industry. Topics discussed include Hills' transition from working at an equestrian center to joining golf maintenance; and the presence of women in turfgrass management and the importance of showcasing opportunities for younger generations.

The article discusses a research study conducted by Ashton Franks, an M.S. student at Oklahoma State University, on the effects of nitrogen and plant growth regulators (PGRs) on creeping bentgrass. The study evaluated the playability, turfgrass quality, and dollar spot severity of a research putting green. The results showed that increasing nitrogen rates and using PGRs improved turfgrass quality and decreased dollar spot severity. However, the use of PGRs resulted in lower normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) ratings. The article also mentions that Advanced Turf Solutions has added Kent Turner, a former golf course superintendent, to its team as a sales representative. Turner brings over 35 years of experience in the green industry and will provide advice and products to golf course professionals in the Cincinnati, Ohio, area. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the benefits of the First Green program in golf. The program aims to educate young golfers about course maintenance and etiquette. It includes field trips, golf camps, and partnerships with local schools and colleges. The program has been successful in engaging students and generating media attention. The author, a superintendent at a golf club, shares their positive experience with the program and encourages others to participate. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the importance of golf course superintendents being prepared for potential fall armyworm outbreaks every year, with Blake Layton, Ph.D., recommending vigilance and early treatment as key strategies for control.

The article discusses that Dave Johnson, director of grounds of The Country Club and crew prepares to host the 2022 U.S. Open.

The article discusses that Maintenance budgets, turf insects, soil compaction, disgruntled greens committee chairmen. It mentions that there is nothing normal in golf maintenance anymore. In our 2021 State of the Industry report, sponsored by Nufarm, the team at Golfdom spoke to numerous Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) chapter presidents around the country to learn what the year was like in their region.

The article highlights the relocation of the Kroger Queen City Championship to TPC River's Bend, signaling a return of professional golf to the course after a hiatus since 2012. Topics discussed include the challenges and preparations faced by the agronomy crew, Ian Schlather's career change from accounting to golf course superintendent, and River's Bend hosting its biggest tournament under Schlather's leadership.

The article focuses on the enduring use of the term "greenkeeper" despite the official adoption of "golf course superintendent" by the National Association of Greenkeepers. Topics discussed include the linguistic convenience of "greenkeeper," perceptions associated with the title, and the enduring traditional role of maintaining golf courses.

The article highlights National Golf Day (NGD) event, showcasing the economic, charitable, and environmental impact of the golf industry, culminating in a three-day event in Washington, D.C., on May 8-10, 2024, organized by the American Golf Industry Coalition (AGIC).

The article discusses several women in the turf industry gathered at the second annual Women in Golf to share experiences of being brave, confident and leading in a male-dominated field.

The article focuses on Christmas Eve 2004 a fire has burned down a multiperson house near Whitetail Club in McCall, Idaho, and the house has used to accommodate between eight to ten golf course maintenance workers seasonally. Topics include getting seasonal golf course workers to the area is challenging, and the resort and community that owns the golf course had already put their money on Rick Mooney.

In this article the author talks about celebrating the 1980 comedy classic with Danny Noonan and the crew at Bushwood. Topics discussed include Danny Noonan, thanks to that scholarship, went on to graduate from Northwestern University and was a successful stockbroker, and the club indirectly spawned Caddyshack, its preferred talking point is how the club has a tradition of hiring young and keeping their employees for the long haul.

The article explores whether the turfgrass zoysia has continue its momentum in 2019 and exponentially increase its market share in 2020. Topics covered include whether zoysia has expanded into semitropical regions where Bermuda grass still is the most preferred, the reasons that golf course owners or membership boards are not willing to replace Bermuda with zoysia, and cost as the biggest barriers to zoysia breaking out of its niche.

The article announces that Mitchell Savage, golf course superintendent at CommonGround GC in Aurora, Colorado, has been honored with the 2024 Excellence in Government Affairs Award from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA).

The article focuses on several women in golf profession. It include information on Joy Negen, assistant superintendent at Desert Mountain Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona; information on Ana Alvarez, golf maintenance operations manager at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club; and information on Sally Jones, superintendent of Benson Golf Club in Benson, Minnesota.

The article offers information related to the life and works of Alan FitzGerald, Golf Course Superintendent at LedgeRock Golf Club. Topics discussed include FitzGerald’s desire to keep LedgeRock looking pristine while also striving to make Blinder a success in the American market; inquisitive nature of FitzGerald for working in Performance Nutrition of the company’s agriculture side; and FitzGerald recieved the 2019 Herb Graffis Business person of the Year Award for eight years.

The article discusses the renovation of the Palos Verdes Golf Club located in Southern California by the golf course manager Pat Gradoville and contracting company Oliphant Golf.

The article pays tribute to celebrity superintendents Jimmy Ellison, who worked alongside golfer Arnold Palmer, and Steven Wright, a columnist to the magazine. Topics discussed include Ellison moving from a part-time golf course maintenance staff to golf course design and agronomy consultant, and Wright being an active member of the Florida GCSA.

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There are a million things on the minds of superintendents to keep the playing conditions of their courses at the top level - and many of these leaders are trying to grow people alongside the grass. Now, Salter has come full circle, since he's celebrating five years as the director of agronomy at Riviera, the role his first mentor von Hofen held. There, Salter met his first mentor in golf course maintenance, Eric von Hofen, who was then the director of agronomy and clubhouse operations.

The article discusses the impact of turfgrass and environmental research funded by the USGA Green Section on golf course maintenance. It mentions that the survey of over 600 golf course superintendents reveals that research-based management strategies, supported by the USGA, have resulted in an estimated annual savings for the U.S. golf industry, primarily attributed to increased efficiency and cost savings in labor.

The article emphasizes the importance of three major elements in golf course maintenance; the quality of supervision by the golf course superintendent and assistant, the quality of the golf course crew and the amount and quality of equipment available for maintenance. It stresses the value of investing in competent supervision and skilled labor to ensure the best possible playing conditions, even if it means exceeding the budget.

The article offers a profile of Jonathan Jennings, a golf course superintendent at Southampton, New York-based Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. Information about his responsibility and commitment to structure the golf club, is highlighted. An overview on his previous job at the member clubs of the organization United States Golf Association, is also emphasized.

The article highlights on the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) recognizing three individuals, Parker Ferren, Lydell Mack and Steven Murphy, with the Grassroots Ambassador Leadership (GAL) Award. These recipients have demonstrated advocacy and advancement of the GCSAA Priority Issues Agenda through congressional outreach and relationship development, including work on golf course best management practices, discussions on industry issues and addressing negative press.