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Bubba Wright finds a “home away from home” following recent course move

June 6, 2024 By
After a move from the Pacific Coast to the Ozarks, Bubba Wright shares how things aren’t that different. ...

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Thornblade Club underwent a complete bunker renovation and redesign in 2019, led by Tom Fazio, which included improvements to drainage and new placements to provide a more challenging experience. (Photo: Thornblade Club)

How the agronomy team at Thornblade Club strives for perfect at the BMW Charity Pro-Am

June 5, 2024 By
Jordan Strange, director of golf course and grounds maintenance, talks preparations and more. ...

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Keeping up with the Jones: Two memorable rounds at Bondo Greens

June 5, 2024 By
Jones shares his experience playing at Bondo Greens, a course carved out of a neighbor's property. ...

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David Phipps, GCSAA field staff representative for the Northwest, notes that GCSAA offers $500 grants to help offset First Green expenses. “That will offset the costs for the busing or lunches or whatever you want to use the money for,” he says. (Photo: Golfdom staff)

First Green keeps growing while preserving the future of golf maintenance

June 4, 2024 By
Students spend the day learning about golf maintenance at the USGA's First Green event at LedgeRock GC in Mohnton, Pa. ...

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Researchers at Purdue University evaluated the irrigation requirements of six cool-season turfgrass species and ten cultivars utilizing two distinct irrigation methods: 80 percent evapotranspiration (ETo) replacement and a green cover threshold (GCT) strategy. (Photo: Jada Powlen)

Investigating irrigation requirements for cool-season fairway species

Researchers at Purdue University evaluated the irrigation requirements of six cool-season turfgrass species and ten cultivars utilizing two distinct irrigation methods. ...

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The 2015 U.S. Women’s Open at Lancaster CC boasts the largest crowd in the event’s history with 135,000 spectators. Superintendent Josh Saunders expects to break that record in 2024. (Photo: Josh Saunders)

Super Josh Saunders’ journey to hosting the 79th U.S. Women’s Open

May 30, 2024 By
Josh Saunders, superintendent at Lancaster (Pa.) CC, walks through his journey in golf that lead him to hosting the 79th U.S. Women's Open. ...

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