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The article focuses on the ninth U.S. Open Championship to be held at Oakmont, Pennsylvania in July 2016 and states that John Zimmers, golf course superintendent at Oakmont Country Club, will host the Championship. It mentions that Zimmers will provide golf course management. It also presents the views of Bob Wagner, a longtime Oakmont member, on the same.

The article reports on the 2016 Golf Industry Show from February 6-11, 2016 at the San Diego Convention Center in California. The chief executive officers (CEOs) of four essential industry organizations participated in an informative, educational and interactive roundtable discussion during the show. Golf writer and commentator Geoff Shackelford moderated the discussion.

The article reports on golf course superintendents not just knowing how to manage turf, but also knowing how to manage people. Superintendents have to deal with golfers who complained about fast greens, slow greens and ball marks on greens. Jim Fitzroy, the first to became a golf course superintendent in the 1970s, says there's a lot more to the business than growing grass.

Statistics related to results of a survey on 530 golf course superintendents in the U.S. conducted by the periodical, as of March 2016, is presented including improvement in golf course maintenance industry; use of equipment; and ways to attract new players.

The article discusses the sustainable initiatives implemented by several superintendents at their golf courses in the U.S. Topics covered include Kyle Sweet of the Sanctuary Golf Club, golf and sustainability, and the Arthur Hills design as the sole golf course in the U.S. built in the middle of a national wildlife refuge.

The article discusses golf course irrigation trends and innovations. Topics explored include the water supply concerns of golf course superintendents in California due to the drought problem of the region, the market introduction of Turf Screen which aims to enhance heat tolerance and water use of golf course turf, and the increasing availability of water management technologies that would be beneficial to the golf course maintenance sector.

The article focuses on the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) show, held in San Antonio, Texas during February 23-26, 2015. It is stated that the event moved to the clubhouse of the Golf Club of Texas in San Antonio in the afternoon. It is noted that Jacobsen continued its orange is everywhere campaign while Bayer Environmental Science launched its Mike Dempster.

The article presnents suggestions from several golf course superintendents on managing thier courses. It si noted that Steve Hammon who maintains bentgrass/Poa annua push-up greens that are nearly 100 years old at Traverse City Golf & Country Club advises to moisture stress on the right side of the sixth green. David Downing, vice president and a regional agronomist of the Southeast for Carefree, recommends to take soil tests on greens to determine deficiencies.

The article focuses on the sports field maintenance at the Cooperstown Dreams Park in Milford, New York. Topics discussed include views of Emery Kane, member of the park's maintenance crew, on the management of the park; notions of Pete Monser, member of the park's maintenance crew, on their work; views of Matt Dropchinski, member of the park's maintenance crew, on the use of inorganic and organic fertilizers for the field.

The article mentions that field manager Greg Elliott will be receive his third World Series Championship ring as the head groundskeeper for the San Francisco Giants. Topics discussed include views of Norman Dale, head coach of the small-school Hickory Huskers, on the film "Hoosiers"; responsibilities of head groundskeepers; and notions of Doug Gallant, head groundskeeper at Great American Ball Park, on his role as groundskeeper.

The article focuses on the Augusta National Golf Club, golf facility in Georgia, designed by Bobby Jones and Alister Mackenzie. Topics discussed include the insights of Glen Junkin, director of golf maintenance at the Turtle Point Yacht and Country Club located in Florence, Alabama, on the Augusta, the maintenance of golf course, and the comments of golf course superintendent Mike Leavitt of L.E. Kaufman Golf Course on the history of Augusta.

The article reports on the results of a survey of golf course superintendents regarding their assessment of the condition of the golf course maintenance industry as of 2015. Topics discussed include the percentage of respondents who believe that the industry is improving economically, the role that the stock market plays in determining the condition of the sport of golf and the golf course maintenance industry and the efforts exerted by golf courses to attract more members and players.

The article discusses the recovery of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) in 2015. Topics covered include how the GCSAA has become better at serving its members, the appointment of Rhett Evans as chief executive officer (CEO) of the GCSAA, and educating government officials about the economic and environmental benefits associated with golf courses.

The article discusses the journal's State of the Profession Survey of sports field professionals. The survey was conducted in November and December 2014 reportedly involved questions about the state of sports field management, challenges, and maintenance budgets. The survey revealed that most respondents have maintenance budgets for 2015 that are the same with 2014. Several charts depicting the survey's results are also presented.

The article features the sports field of AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas and its preparation for the inaugural College Football Championship Game to be held on January 12, 2015. Topics discussed include an overview of AT&T Stadium, information about its athletic field manager Mark Hickman and his crew, the management of the field, and its consideration as the home of football team Dallas Cowboys.

The article discusses the beekeeping initiatives of golf course superintendents Erwin McKone from Briar Ridge Country Club, Scott Witte from Cantigny Golf and Youth Links, and Jeff Corcoran from Oak Hill Country Club. Topics covered include the loss of beehives due to Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), insecticides, varroa mites, and frequencies from new technology as triggers for CCD, and the initiatives of the agrochemical firm Syngenta and fertilizer supplier Bayer in promoting pollination.

The article discusses the use of propane fuel in powering turf maintenance equipment. Topics discussed include a brief description of the propane fuel and its benefits, the efforts of Jim Coker, propane application director of equipment company R&R Products, to promote propane-powered maintenance equipment in the sportsfield industry, and the technical challenges regarding the use of propane as fuel for turf maintenance equipment.

The article features David Lehr, track superintendent at the racecourse Churchhill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Lehr is the oldest and longest-tenured employee of Churchill Downs. Other topics covered include his dedication to work, the challenges he is facing as track superintendent, and his preparation for Kentucky Derby Day. Lehr says he is always planning and thinking about what can be done differently at the racecourse.

The article discusses consistency and accuracy as the two major attributes golf course superintendents look for in good sprayers. Topics covered include the importance of spraying accuracy to get the optimal amount of chemical applied to the turf, how overapplication can cause turf issues, and how underapplication may reduce effectiveness.

The article discusses the need for turf superintendent Will Schnell and his crew to resod the Rose Bowl Stadium field three times in the next six months in Pasadena, California, as of August 2014. Topics covered include how the stadium will host seven concerts and the football season of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Also mentioned are the television commercials and movie scenes filmed on the Rose Bowl field.

The article offers information on several products for golf courses including the Field Magic moisture-retention product from AquaSmart Enterprises, the Organic Soil & Plant Enhancer from Dakota Grow, and the Hydretain root zone water moisture management product from Ecologel.

The article discusses how the golf course industry will continue to be on the front lines of the national water crisis in the U.S. Topics covered include how golf courses will be scrutinized for their water use, the need to expect additional water restrictions, and how a planning committee in Georgia allocated a zero percent increase of water use for golf courses through 2050.

The article offers information on the course no. 2 of Pinehurst Resort where the U.S. Opens was held in June 2014. Topics covered include the preparations taken by the grounds manager and crew of the resort for the tournament. Also mentioned are the reactions of the golfers to the appearance of the course.

The article presents views and thoughts from golf courses superintendents regarding their knowledge and wisdom about golf course industry. Topics include the approach of superintendents toward sustainability in the industry, golf course maintenance equipment for a healthy plant and various sustainability for success in golf courses.

The article discusses the renovation of the golf course Marriott Golf's Indian Bend Course located in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Information about the effort of Jason Straka, a golf designer with Columbus, Ohio-based golf design company Hurdzan/Fry Environmental Golf Design , is given. Also emphasized is the launch of Environmental Sustainability Performance Award Program (ESPA) initiative for environmental stewardship across the country.

The article details the bunker renovation project at Framingham Country Club. Topics covered include contract for renovation with Renaissance Golf, the work of superintendent Pat Daly with renovation architect Bruce Hepner and the green committee and club board directors coordinating the renovation project. Also mentioned are builder Frontier Golf stripping sod and sand then shaping the bunker, checking bunker mounds to keep water out and the new roll feature with grass meeting the sand.