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About Matt Shaffer

Matt Shaffer, a longtime superintendent, is the owner of Minimalistic Agronomic Techniques (M.A.T.) He was previously the superintendent at The Country Club in Cleveland and is director of golf course operations emeritus at Merion GC, Ardmore, Pa., where he hosted the 2013 U.S. Open. Reach him at matthewgshaffer@gmail.com.

Posts by Matt Shaffer

Matt Shaffer shares his perfect bunker program Posted on 18 Mar 2025 in the Current Issue & Columns & From the Magazine categories.

Matt Shaffer shares how he solved his bunker washout problems before the invention of porous bunker liners. Read more»

Matt Shaffer on his favorite products throughout the decades Posted on 17 Dec 2024 in the Current Issue & Columns & From the Magazine categories.

Matt Shaffer looks back at the best products he used throughout his time working on golf courses. Read more»

Matt Shaffer on being a risk-taker in the turf industry Posted on 19 Jul 2024 in the From the Magazine & Columns categories.

A self-described risk-taker, Shaffer shares the benefits of embracing change for golf course superintendents. Read more»

Matt Shaffer addresses the assistant superintendent shortage Posted on 16 Feb 2024 in the Columns & From the Magazine categories.

Matt Shaffer shares his thoughts on the assistant superintendent shortage and how the Super-Scratch Foundation has set out to fix it. Read more»

Matt Shaffer gives advice on how to know it’s the right time to move on Posted on 05 Dec 2023 in the Columns & From the Magazine categories.

Matt Shaffer gives the pros and cons of moving on. Read more»

Matt Shaffer shares his tips for managing stress in the workplace Posted on 23 Aug 2023 in the Columns & From the Magazine categories.

Matt Shaffer shares his advice for dealing with stress in the workplace and learning to delegate tasks. Read more»

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