Uncategorized

Photos: BASF

Talking conditions at 2017 US Open Pt. 1

June 14, 2017 By
We’ve been busy at the U.S. Open, with not much to show for it on the blog yet. Mostly we’ve been tweeting while also stashing photos and stories in anticipation of our enewsletter that deploys tomorrow (sign up for that ...

Read More
Photos: BASF

Follow 5 Superintendents This Summer As BASF Launches ‘Championship Rejuvenation’ Program

June 6, 2017 By
We invite you to follow along this year as five golf courses with diverse back stories — and different turf treatment approaches — are putting BASF turf products to the test as part of the company’s second annual “Championship Rejuvenation” ...

Read More

Travelogue: Streamsong Resort, Saddlebrook Resort

May 9, 2017 By
Well, I’m back from another arduous trip to Florida. I always feign ignorance when my friends ask me where it is exactly I’m going on business trips. Mostly I don’t want to catch shade for telling them my business trips ...

Read More

Post-Hurricane Matthew project recreates iconic landmark at Georgia course

April 10, 2017 By
In 2016 Hurricane Matthew hit the Southeastern U.S. with strong winds and overwhelming rain. One course affected by this devastating storm was Frederica Golf Club in St. Simon’s Island, Ga. Though there was no extensive damage to the club structures, ...

Read More

Predicting the weather with AnythingWeather.com

March 30, 2017 By
On Monday and Tuesday at Mission Hills CC, the wind was blowing… hard. It was giving the maintenance team fits, as they scrambled from green to green to make sure they were wet enough to endure the conditions. Gregg Potter ...

Read More

Meet Jared Taylor, Dinah Shore Championship Course superintendent

March 30, 2017 By
Jared Taylor knows his favorite view on the Dinah Shore Championship Course — it’s from the tee on No. 3. “Best tee shot in the valley,” he proudly proclaims. But as far as having his photo taken there? He hates ...

Read More