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About Chris Lewis

Michigan-based writer Chris Lewis specializes in reporting on golf in the U.S. He wrote about White Pine National Golf Resort for Golfdom in 2013, and part two of the magazine’s annual Plant Health Series in 2014.

Posts by Chris Lewis

Winter plant protection: Expert tips on safeguarding greens with snow cover Posted on 13 Oct 2024 in the Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

As superintendents determine how much snow should cover their golf course’s greens this winter, they must first learn which type of snow has fallen. Read more»

Experts share tips on how to winterize irrigation systems properly Posted on 19 Sep 2024 in the From the Magazine categories.

Follow these steps to reduce your irrigation systems’ wintertime damage. Read more»

Industry experts share tips on how to prepare for snow mold breakouts Posted on 15 Aug 2024 in the From the Magazine & Featured categories.

More and more golf course superintendents are encountering ever-changing weather climates, which are decreasing snow mold control’s predictability. Read more»

Looking forward to the 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic a year after vandals destroyed Detroit GC’s greens Posted on 26 Jun 2024 in the From the Magazine & Tour Guide categories.

In May of last year, just one month into Moynihan’s tenure as superintendent of the course, two of the course’s greens were vandalized. Read more»

Brandon Razo on the challenges of hosting the Memorial Health Championship around a major holiday Posted on 26 Jun 2024 in the From the Magazine & Tour Guide categories.

For superintendent Brandon Razo, the timing is difficult because he’s usually unable to find a large group of industry volunteers to assist him. Read more»

Charlie Schauwecker shares what goes into hosting the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Posted on 19 Jun 2024 in the From the Magazine & People & Tour Guide categories.

Although Charlie Schauwecker, director of agronomy, takes pride in Sahalee Country Club’s conditioning, he knows that his teams’ expectations and standards must increase. Read more»