At the 2019 Golf Industry Show, Cub Cadet exhibited equipment they believe will address the challenges facing turf managers: the next generation of the RG3 robotic mower — the Infinicut RGX. “We’re taking the success of the Infinicut mowers — used at venues like Real Madrid, Wimbledon, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Toronto FC — and applying it to the success of the RG3 robotic read more
Strange, most of my 2019 GIS notebook is indecipherable scribbles on a cocktail napkin from The Hard Rock Hotel. So I guess I better spitball more from memory than my notes… GIS 2019 was another great event for the entire Golfdom team. It’s a treat to go to an event and feel like you’ve got an open-door welcome at every read more
This year’s Golf Industry Show in San Diego featured the latest and greatest equipment from golf maintenance companies and some key insights from a growing demographic: women. The Women in Golf panel, sponsored by Bayer and moderated by North Coast Media’s Director of Audience Engagement Bethany Chambers, brought together four female superintendents — Jessica Lenihan, Miranda Robinson, Leasha Schwab and read more
Andrew Perry President, Northwestern Illinois Golf Course Superintendents Association Golf Course Superintendent, Blackstone Golf Club Marengo, Ill. 1.) Generally speaking, how was the golf season this year? Overall, I would say it was an alright year considering the weather we had. Rounds were a little short of where we were in 2017, but not by much. This year was probably read more
Mitchell O’Banion President, Louisiana-Mississippi Golf Course Superintendents Association Golf Course Superintendent, Money Hill Golf & Country Club Abita Springs, La. 1.) Generally speaking, how was the golf season this year? And how did the weather treat you? This past year started off with near record-setting low temperatures and very rare snow and other freezing precipitation along the Gulf Coast. While read more
Josh LePine President, Wisconsin Golf Course Superintendents Association CGCS, Maple Bluff Country Club Madison, Wis. 1.) Generally speaking, how was the golf season this year? Not to be a Debbie Downer, but I would say, generally speaking, it was a frustrating golf season for many golfers and golf turf managers in Wisconsin. Despite proper planning, staffing and execution, many of read more
