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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 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»

What a superintendent can expect in the days after hosting a professional tournament Posted on 27 Jun 2023 in the Columns & From the Magazine & Tour Guide categories.

Longtime superintendent Matt Shaffer recounts his experience in the days after hosting a major professional golf tournament. Read more»

Matt’s Memories: Why we’ve got to look backward to move forward Posted on 17 Mar 2023 in the Columns & From the Magazine categories.

Matt Shaffer gives us a blast from the past as he takes us back to where the industry was 49 years ago and how it has changed since. Read more»

Matt’s Memories: How to stay in control of your club Posted on 03 Oct 2022 in the Columns & From the Magazine categories.

Matt Shaffer, a long-time superintendent and owner of M.A.T., shares how he gained and maintained control over his course. Read more»

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