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Pinehurst in Transition Posted on 26 Feb 2010 in the Course of the Week & Online Exclusive categories.

Farren speaks on sustainable standards on the golf course during “You Asked for It, You Got It!” session. Bob Farre Bob Farren, certified superintendent and director of golf course and Read more»

Bacon, Eggs and Bad News Posted on 26 Feb 2010 in the Course of the Week & Industry News & Online Exclusive & Research categories.

It was a good thing Jim Skillings spoke after attendees of the RISE Industry Issues Breakfast finished eating their bacon and eggs. If Skillings spoke beforehand, he would’ve ruined their Read more»

Bacon, Eggs and Bad News Posted on 26 Feb 2010 in the Course of the Week & Online Exclusive & Research categories.

Skillings delivers a heaping of bad news on the plates of attendees at RISE breakfast. It was a good thing Jim Skillings spoke after attendees of the RISE Industry Issues Read more»

Are You Worried About Losing Your Job? Posted on 14 Oct 2009 in the Course of the Week & Online Exclusive categories.

A few weeks ago, I saw Ken Mangum, certified superintendent at the Atlanta Athletic Club, at an industry event. After talking about the weather and sports, we talked about the Read more»

Looking Fine and Dandy Posted on 15 Jul 2009 in the Course of the Week & Online Exclusive categories.

  Until recently, fine fescues have, to some extent, been the forgotten stepchild in the turfgrass picture. Bluegrasses, ryegrasses and turf-type tall fescues have generated the most excitement in regards Read more»

Waterproof Posted on 15 Jul 2009 in the Course of the Week & Maintenance & Online Exclusive categories.

Editor’s note: Bethpage Black Golf Course Superintendent Craig Currier invited me to the U.S. Open last month to hang out with the grounds crew during the tournament. I took the Read more»