Uncategorized

Finally understanding VGM Club

February 11, 2016 By Ed Hiscock

I’ll admit it: I never really understood the business model of VGM Club. I didn’t understand the way it works. Luckily, I had the opportunity to visit the company’s Golf Industry Show trade show booth and got to talk with ...

Read More

Sound bites from CEOs

February 10, 2016 By Grant Gannon

The Golf Industry Show brings together superintendents from all over the country, but Wednesday it also brought together some of the golf industry’s biggest leaders at the CEO Round Table. Rhett Evans, CEO Golf Course Superintendents Association of America; Jay ...

Read More

Don’t underestimate the art of the handwritten letter

January 28, 2016 By Joelle Harms

With technology at our fingertips it’s easy to send a quick email, tweet or text thanking someone. Which is acceptable only most of the time — not all. When someone goes out of their way, exceeds your expectations or just ...

Read More

Back from BTME/BIGGA

January 26, 2016 By Seth Jones

Last week I had the pleasure of flying over to England and attending the British Turfgrass Management Expo (BTME) hosted by our friends at BIGGA. It was my second time attending the show, so I was a little less awestruck ...

Read More

How do you put a price on a golden (Golfdom Summit) ticket?

January 26, 2016 By Seth Jones

You can’t just pack a bag, get on an airplane and go to the Golfdom Summit and hang out with Annika Sorenstam, 40 select superintendents, 15 of golf maintenance’s best companies and the Golfdom staff. No, you have to be ...

Read More

Résumé tips for golf course superintendents

January 14, 2016 By Joelle Harms

The résumé is arguably the most important tool when applying for jobs. Potential employers “meet” you via your résumé, and they may inadvertently form their first impression of who you are based on this one sheet of paper. It’s most important to set yourself apart ...

Read More