Defining the Dark Side
When we use the term “going to the Dark Side” do you know what we mean? Of course you do. It’s a common term that’s been used for years, and not just in our industry. No, the Dark Side does ...Read More
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Checking in at Crooked Stick Golf Club for the 2016 BMW Championship
With just one month until the 2016 BMW Championship at Crooked Stick Golf Club in Carmel, Ind., the clock is now ticking for course Superintendent Jake Gargasz and his 28-man crew. But Gargasz is no rookie to this scene. In 2012, ...Read More
Nothing ventured, nothing gained
BASF’s Elite Rejuvenation program convinces two superintendents to step outside their comfort zones in hopes of achieving better conditions. Superintendents who struggle with plant health on their courses can be wary of stepping out of their normal routines. Pressure to ...Read More
What switching to sales is really like
Golfdom EIC Seth Jones sits down with five friends of the magazine to ask them why they left their jobs as superintendents, and if you should, too. Gentlemen, thanks for taking the time. First, let me introduce everyone. Ryan Bourne is ...Read More
The days of whine and poses
The era of Arnie, Jack, Lee and Gary is over, and we are now in the days of Jordan, Jason, Rickie and Rory and a host of other new faces on the Tour. While modern golfers hit the ball longer ...Read More
Rainy days and Mondays
Monday afternoon of the 2016 PGA Championship at Baltusrol was sunny, hot and humid. There weren’t enough seats in the grounds hospitality tent for everyone to hang out after eating. So some went outdoors and looked for areas with shade. A ...Read More