Course of the Week

Pinehurst in Transition

February 26, 2010 By
Farren speaks on sustainable standards on the golf course during “You Asked for It, You Got It!” session. Bob Farre Bob Farren, certified superintendent and director of golf course and grounds management at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club, spoke on ...

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Bacon, Eggs and Bad News

February 26, 2010 By
It was a good thing Jim Skillings spoke after attendees of the RISE Industry Issues Breakfast finished eating their bacon and eggs. If Skillings spoke beforehand, he would’ve ruined their appetites. As is, he gave attendees indigestion. That’s because RISE’s ...

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Bacon, Eggs and Bad News

February 26, 2010 By
Skillings delivers a heaping of bad news on the plates of attendees at RISE breakfast. It was a good thing Jim Skillings spoke after attendees of the RISE Industry Issues Breakfast finished eating their bacon and eggs. If Skillings spoke ...

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Are You Worried About Losing Your Job?

October 14, 2009 By
A few weeks ago, I saw Ken Mangum, certified superintendent at the Atlanta Athletic Club, at an industry event. After talking about the weather and sports, we talked about the state of the golf course industry, especially its economy. One ...

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Looking Fine and Dandy

July 15, 2009 By
  Until recently, fine fescues have, to some extent, been the forgotten stepchild in the turfgrass picture. Bluegrasses, ryegrasses and turf-type tall fescues have generated the most excitement in regards to breeding advancements and new varieties. But these popular cool-season ...

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Waterproof

July 15, 2009 By
Editor’s note: Bethpage Black Golf Course Superintendent Craig Currier invited me to the U.S. Open last month to hang out with the grounds crew during the tournament. I took the invite a step further and asked Currier if I could ...

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