Another long, hot, humid season is thankfully behind us, another reminder of just how hard it is to be a golf course superintendent. It takes a special breed to do this job and do it well. But special is also a little bit crazy, right? So taking a page from Jeff Foxworthy , some examples Read more…
The True Firm and Fast
The True Firm and Fast Published July 11, 2010 True, firm, and fast course conditions are to be expected at The Open Championship and nowhere should this be more evident than at The Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland, this week. By definition, links is “sandy, level to undulating land built up along a coastline, Read more…
Hot Tips For Hot Times
Published July 26, 2010 Across the country, heat and humidity are wreaking havoc with golf courses and giving superintendents panic attacks as they try to keep turf alive. I’m sure many supers are sitting in their offices at day’s end wondering if there are any jobs open at the local McDonald’s.Here are some suggestions for Read more…
What Do Women Want?
Published July 06, 2010 This week, the best women golfers in the world head to Oakmont Country Club for the U.S. Women’s Open and a course set at a challenging 6,613 yards (par 71). Besides providing some exciting action, this event provides superintendents, committee members, and everyone else involved with golf maintenance, set-up, or management a Read more…
Making The Most of Early-Season Conditions
Published April 15, 2010 As I explained last week, it’s likely that your favorite golf course isn’t in very good shape after a winter of unusually severe rain, wind, and snow. But if the club is open and you’re willing to put up with shaggy lies, slow greens, and soggy bunkers for a few more Read more…
Super Questions
Published May 09, 2010 A golf course is a living, breathing thing, constantly changing and in need of regular care. The person in charge of its healthy existence is your course superintendent, who has to be alert 24/7 to problems both natural and manmade. I strongly suggest golfers become familiar with their course’s unique problems Read more…
Golf Course Confidential – The Masters
Published April 06, 2010 Every week, Tim Moraghan – long-time golf industry insider with a 20+ year tenure at the USGA and “inside the ropes” access at over 100 national championships – offers an over, under, and on the ground look at courses, conditions, architecture, and how to play the game. This is a big week for Read more…