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Erin Stevens, CGCS

19th Hole: Erin Stevens

May 20, 2024 By
Erin Stevens, CGCS, MG, talks his Masters experience, his favorite car he has ever owned and his favorite golf memory. ...

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John Ballard, CGCS, talks preparing for the 2024 PGA Championship

May 13, 2024 By and
Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones sits down with John Ballard, CGCS, superintendent at Valhalla GC in Louisville, Ky., to talk how his crew prepares for the 2024 PGA Championship. ...

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Dr. Joe Vargas is a member of the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame and has dedicated his 51-year career to improving the quality of turf. (Photo: Kevin Frank)

Industry mourns loss of Joe Vargas, legendary turfgrass researcher

May 13, 2024 By
The industry mourns Joe Vargas, Ph.D., who spent more than 50 years as a pillar in the turfgrass industry. ...

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Before taking the lead as head-designer of the course in 1983, Jack Nicklaus described the future site of Valhalla Golf Club as “a golf designer’s dream.” (Photo Courtesy: Valhalla GC)

Valhalla GC’s John Ballard, CGCS, on his journey to hosting the PGA Championship

May 13, 2024 By
Ballard talks his career journey, how his crew prepares for the tournament and the recent changes to Valhalla GC. ...

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Phil Helmn

Bernhard Academy appoints Phil Helmn as program leader for agronomy, leadership and management

May 10, 2024 By
Helmn will take control of delivery of all Bernhard Academy courses and workshops relating to agronomy, leadership and management subjects. ...

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Mark O'Mell

Audubon International welcomes new Director of Signature Sanctuary Certification

May 9, 2024 By
In this new role, O’Mell will work with each Signature Sanctuary member’s development team before, during and after construction to ensure the property meets and maintains all sustainability requirements. ...

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