Golfdom 2025 Supers’ Choice Awards
We asked readers to give a shoutout to one product that they absolutely love to help get their jobs done. This year, we heard some new ones, along with a few of the old standbys.
But the most popular answer? By far, it was the number of superintendents who said, “my staff.” And we couldn’t agree more. So, while the crew will always be No. 1 in the heart of a superintendent, here are some of the tools they like to arm them with…
Moasure
“Using Moasure has saved us time when we are checking distance and elevation. We do not have to pull out the laser level on our smaller projects.”
— Corey Voyles
Memphis (Tenn.) CC
taskTracker
“My taskTracker job board helps keep our operation organized and moving smoothly. The look is clean and professional in my break room.”
— Jeff Sexton
Evansville (Ind.) CC
Cyclone KB7
“Our Buffalo blower. I originally thought of it for leaves when it was being sold probably 20 years ago. We now use it almost daily throughout the season. It cleans parking lots, paths, clippings and other debris around the course.”
— Scott White
Urbana (Ill.) CC
Lynx mobile app
“I’d say the tool that I use the most is the Toro Lynx mobile app. Saves a bunch of time spot-watering and diagnosing, and I use it all the time.”
— Tim Palko
Boulder (Colo.) CC
TDR Moisture Meter
“My favorite tool after this season is hands down the Spectrum TDR Moisture Meter. It’s quick, user friendly, and the numbers do not lie. Moisture management is vital in keeping healthy and consistent greens.”
— Matt Bush
Glen Oaks GC, East Amherst, N.Y.
WideSpin 1550
“The Turfco WideSpin. The uniformity it delivers is the best in the business. The versatility of the machine allows us to use it in many applications, saving labor throughout the year.”
— Matthew Muhlenbruch
Hillcrest CC, Los Angeles
Kafka Granite
“Kafka Granite for cart paths. It’s easy to work with, and it holds slopes. Plus, the golf ball doesn’t bounce off it like a normal cart path. But mostly, it’s just a better aesthetic for a golf course than a traditional cart path.”
—Alex Beson-Crone
Erin Hills GC, Hartford, Wis.
HD50
“My favorite tool is the PlanetAir HD50. With the ability to slice 3 inches deep with zero effect to my putting surfaces, it’s the perfect cultivation piece of equipment to maintain greens in Virginia throughout the growing season.”
— Charlie Fultz,
Heritage Oaks GC, Harrisonburg, Va.
GS3 ball
“The GS3 ball from the USGA — it’s been a game changer for managing water and monitoring green conditions. It gives me precise data on firmness, trueness and smoothness, which helps me make informed decisions to keep the greens consistent and playable.”
— Brian Pero
The Grizzly Golf and Social Lodge, Mason, Ohio
NanoOxygen Systems
“Our NanoOxygen System has been a major change and improvement to our agronomic program. We have also installed the CO2 injection to control our water pH. By raising the dissolved oxygen levels, it has made our programs more efficient and improved plant health. The ability to lower our pH with carbonic acid has also provided a safe and more economical solution.”
— Alan Brown
Timuquana CC, Jacksonville, Fla.
RT165 track loader
“The Gehl RT165 skid-steer track loader. We have five attachments, and whether it’s grading dirt or unloading pallets to grabbing up logs with the grapple forks, the multi-functionality that this machine gives us is invaluable. How did we ever get by without this?”
— Thomas Tipton, CGCS
Prospect Bay CC, Grasonville, Md.
GreenKeeper app
“Best tool out there is the GreenKeeper app. Couldn’t live without it; it is ever-evolving and provides a one-stop shop for all our agronomic tracking needs.”
— David Walter
Silverado Resort, Napa, Calif.
Sand Pro
“We’ve been pretty project oriented for a while now, and what’s really been a game changer for us is the Toro Sand Pro … the three-wheel one, and it has a blade bulldozer attachment on it. As minuscule as it looks, it really gets the job done a lot better than a rake or a shovel.”
— Paul Venable
Warm Springs GC, Boise, Idaho
DryJect
“The DryJect process plus Maximus. Both processes have helped increase water and air flow in the soil profile of putting surfaces and collars. These channels have been a key part of the success and survival of our bentgrass greens throughout the entire season by aiding in the maintenance program to ensure high quality of putting surface membership expects.”
— Ethan Charles
Shadow Valley CC, Rogers, Ark.
Suprado insecticide
“The ease of application and the remarkable efficiency of Quali-Pro’s Suprado makes it a stand-out product in the market. If you’re struggling with bermudagrass mite control, this is the solution you’ve been looking for.”
— Gregory Jack
The Oaks Club, Osprey, Fla.
Pin-mount sprayer and ProGator 2030A
Frost Inc. and John Deere
“The Frost Inc. pin-mount GPS sprayer mounted on a John Deere 2030A. I’ve always enjoyed spraying and initially thought GPS would take away from the nuances of spraying. Not only was I wrong, but with this combination of vehicle and spray system, I look forward to it. The guys at Frost have been there for the few hiccups I’ve had and can’t say enough great things about their support.”
— Brian Boyer
Cinnabar Hills GC, San Jose, Calif.
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