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Man vs. elk

May 3, 2018 By Seth Jones

A mature elk weighs more than 700 pounds. Imagine that stomping around in your bunkers every day. Drew Annan, CGCS at Forest Highlands Golf Club, Flagstaff, Ariz., doesn’t have to imagine it. He’s seen it just about every day since ...

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The 19th Hole: Brian Birney

April 30, 2018 By Seth Jones

Brian Birney Superintendent // The Club at Admirals Cove (East Course), Jupiter, Fla. You want to stick with beer? Let’s stick with Chancellor (Ale, Tequesta Brewing Co., Tequesta, Fla.), it’s flowing good. What time does Florida play tonight? 10 p.m. ...

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Bunker renovation 101

April 16, 2018 By Mark Woodward

Bunkers, like all physical features on golf courses, show signs of aging over time. Golf is an outdoor sport, and bunkers are affected by numerous conditions, including dust storms, wind, rain, animal contamination, golfers and maintenance workers. Consistency between bunkers ...

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Photo Parade: Augusta at its finest

April 6, 2018 By Kelly Limpert

There wasn’t much to blow off, but No. 1 fairway still was getting a nice treatment. Dig those black rims! The Toro rough mowers were out for a little cleaning up… but the wet weather kept the fairway mowers back ...

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Photo Parade: Friendly faces at the Masters

April 6, 2018 By Kelly Limpert

We hadn’t even gotten through the gates of Augusta National yet when we ran into Mr. Capillary Concrete himself, Martin Sternberg, CGCS. We saw Jimmy Walker drop back-to-back birdies during his practice round on Wednesday on No. 6. The first ...

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The 19th Hole: Justin VanLanduit

April 2, 2018 By Seth Jones

Justin VanLanduit Superintendent // Briarwood CC, Deerfield, Ill. After 18 holes, what’s your drink of choice? If I’m in Wisconsin, a Spotted Cow, because that’s the only place you can get it. Otherwise, just a nice cold beer. How did ...

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