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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 looks back at the best products he used throughout his time working on golf courses. Read more»
A self-described risk-taker, Shaffer shares the benefits of embracing change for golf course superintendents. Read more»
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 the pros and cons of moving on. Read more»
Matt Shaffer shares his advice for dealing with stress in the workplace and learning to delegate tasks. Read more»
Longtime superintendent Matt Shaffer recounts his experience in the days after hosting a major professional golf tournament. Read more»