Jeff Bollig

Contributing Editorjbollig84@gmail.com913-449-1635

About

Jeff Bollig has 30 years of marketing communications experience, including 18 years with the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. Under his direction the GCSAA communications team won national awards for the Golf Industry Show and a positioning campaign for GCSAA members. The association also received unprecedented media coverage during Bollig’s tenure, cementing it as a leading golf association and its members as being key to the economic vitality of a golf facility and crucial to the golfer’s enjoyment of the game. He is also a published author, with two books and numerous articles in periodicals covering a variety of industries. He has bachelors degree in business and a minor in journalism from the University of Kansas with honors and a masters in education from Wichita State University.


Articles

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.


Quick Study

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It took 10 years for Tim Campbell to settle on a career and complete his education—but after choosing golf course maintenance, he elevated himself, and the Palm Beach (Fla.) Par 3 Golf Course, to unique standings.


Small-Town Setting, Big-Time Course

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Many years in the making, Seven Oaks GC was worth the wait—and along with Colgate University, the course that’s now under the care of Superintendent Jon McConville has helped many find their way to Hamilton, N.Y.


Northern Exposure

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Beyond the permafrost potholes, snow mold and moose prints, it’s course maintenance as usual for Roger Evans at North Star GC in Fairbanks, Alaska.


A Flood of Emotions

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Historic rainfall ruined the holidays and his own home while swamping the clubhouse and course at Aberdeen GC where Matt O’Dell is GM/Superintendent—but did nothing to dampen the property’s special spirit.


Face Time

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Via social media, personal interaction and even a “Wheel of Fortune” appearance, Rodney Crow helps to maintain a high profile for superintendents and Battleground GC.