Columns

The year-ender

December 11, 2013 By Matt Neff

As 2013 comes to a close, I’ve recently found myself reflecting on the year on both a personal and professional level. How about that for a completely stereotypical opening to a December column? They probably teach that on the first ...

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Putting greens and politics

December 11, 2013 By Joel Jackson

Thanks to some of the recent legislation and regulation filtering down from Washington to city councils, Big Brother is endorsing and/or passing laws that will affect what products can be used on golf courses, and when and where others can ...

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May be time for a change

December 11, 2013 By Mark Woodward

I was at a golf conference a few weeks ago and I heard something that I never really had put a lot of thought into. But once I heard it, it made perfect sense. One of the speakers reminded the audience ...

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My worst, best of 2013

December 11, 2013 By Seth Jones

I am on a roll. Just when I think I literally lived the best year of my life, the next year gets even better. ¶ I’m on a three-year streak right now. Professionally and personally, things are going great. Job is ...

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Who will carry the torch in the golf course industry?

November 14, 2013 By Clark Throssell, Ph.D.

Two of the pioneers of the golf course industry, Dr. Joe Duich and Dr. Jim Watson, passed away recently. Both men had a great impact on our industry including scientific advances, educating students and practicing professionals, instilling pride in the ...

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The struggles of science: research funding dwindles

November 14, 2013 By Karl Danneberger, Ph.D.

One of the most exciting times of the year is early October when the Nobel Prize announcements are made. In science there is no higher award. My first realization of the importance of a Nobel Prize came when I was ...

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