(Colbert Hills GC) The “Links Life” feature in the local paper described how Matt Gourlay, Golf Course Superintendent at the Manhattan, Kan. property, followed his father and grandfather into the industry and has now worked at Colbert Hills for 19 of his 33 years, after starting there as a teenager.
NFL Star Stays Loyal to Hometown’s Sand-Green Course
Wide receiver Jordy Nelson, who was Aaron Rodgers’ favorite target during his 10 years with the Green Bay Packers and is now with the Oakland Raiders, still conducts his charity golf tournament at a nine-hole, sand-green course in his hometown of Leonardville, Kan. While courses with sand greens are easier and less costly to maintain,…
GCSAA Announces Environmental Leaders in Golf Winners
Anthony L. Williams, CGCS, Director of Golf and Landscape Operations of TPC Four Seasons Golf and Sports Club in Irving, Texas, has been chosen as the Overall and National Private recipient, while Jay Neunsinger of Boundary Oak Golf Course in Walnut Creek, Calif., is the National Public course winner, and Scott Main, CGCS, Mauna Kea…
Broken Sound Club’s Shannon Easter Leads Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards
The maintenance director and environmental consultant at the Boca Raton, Fla. property has been selected as the Overall and National Private recipient of the annual awards that recognize superintendents and their golf courses for overall excellence and best management practices. Alex Stuedemann of TPC Deere Run (Public Course) and Ken Nice of Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (Resort Course) were also selected for national recognition.
Taking a Firm Approach
While different varieties of grasses require different mowing strategies, keeping the greens in top condition is still the number-one priority for course maintenance crews.