The spirit (and soil) of Streamsong

At Streamsong, superintendent Rusty Mercer manipulates sand from a reclaimed phosphate mine to maintain a 36-hole masterpiece. These 36 holes of golf just don’t belong here. The views are vast, the dunes are huge. It’s been described as “larger-than-life” and ...

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The June issue is here

The new issue is here, and ready for your eyes! Some highlights of this issue: — USGA-funded research on Buffalograss — Plant Health part two, by yours truly— A feature on Pelican Hill’s efforts to keep run-off out of the ...

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"About me" from the new intern

Hey everyone, my name is Molly Bealin and I will be interning with Golfdom this summer. I am going into my senior year at John Carroll University in Cleveland where I’m an English major on the writing track. After doing ...

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U.S. Open hangover

Well, it’s Tuesday, and I’m almost back to normal after a few days at the U.S. Open. I hope you enjoyed the blog posts, the photos, the interviews and the many tweets I sent out while at the Open. I ...

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How tough is the rough?

The rough at Merion, as most players saw yesterday, is brutal. Here are a few shots, using a $20 bill and my iPhone as reference points. “The rough is thick — U.S. Open rough. The rough is thicker right now, ...

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