Communicating the Benefits of Aeration to Disgruntled Golfers
When I first started out in the business of turf maintenance in the steamy transition zone of the mid-Atlantic region, aeration was a can’t-miss, must-do cultural practice that happened twice a year –...
View ArticleThe Unteachables
I’m sure it’s pretty commonplace over the course of one’s career that you land a golf course superintendent position in order to correct a situation gone bad. The course “isn’t what it used to be,” and...
View ArticleConquer the Complainer
So you’re out and about in your golf car – scouting the course, checking the crew, prioritizing for tomorrow – and all of a sudden you look up and see him. He’s coming your way and there is no escape...
View ArticleFall is the Time to Consider This Fertilization Strategy
With another summer golf season just about under our collective belts, it’s time again to consider our fall fertilization strategy. Some already have sure-fire programs established for their courses...
View ArticleFour Fall Feeding Considerations
It’s that time of year! When planning your fall fertilizer strategy, consider these four points. A soil test by an independent laboratory is a good idea to help determine the needs of your turf heading...
View ArticleSuper Offers His Take on Augusta
The Masters. Golf’s first major of the season. For some, the mere thought of it sends chills down their spine – some good, some not so good. For a golf course superintendent, however, the thought of...
View ArticleThe Rant: 100 Percent Chance of Weather
“Don’t like the weather? Just wait a minute, it will change.” “Don’t like the forecast? Change the station and find a forecast you like.” “Must be nice to be wrong all the time and still get to keep...
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