A broad-based look at the course management and maintenance issues facing golf superintendents and their crews, and how they can be addressed most effectively as part of a property’s overall strategic plan and approach.

A New Branch of Service

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In addition to the turfgrass that provides top-notch playing conditions, golf course superintendents have seen regular tree care take root as an important part of their maintenance strategies and routines.

Buy the Book

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When it comes to preparing a capital budget, golf course superintendents rely on planning, prioritizing, and powers of persuasion.


Owning It

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After more than 45 years in the golf industry, primarily as a superintendent, Bob Maibusch was looking for something different. As majority owner of Pine Grove Springs GC, he’s found that even as things change, much still remains the same.


Lay of the Land

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Stoatin Brae, a new golf course with a Scottish influence at a southwestern Michigan resort, was built on a prime piece of property with sustainability and turf maintenance in mind.


Doing What Comes Naturally

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While native areas on golf courses can help properties save costs and decrease their environmental footprints, that is no call for superintendents to get complacent. The areas require patience and TLC to take root—and once established, they are still not maintenance-free.


Practicing Cutting-Edge Safety

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While mowing is a routine practice for golf course maintenance staffs, superintendents must be diligent about providing proper and consistent training to ensure the safety of their workers when operating equipment.