Is 2011 Over Yet?
Is 2011 Over Yet? Sorry to be away for so long, but you know all that water soaking your golf course (except you poor golfers and greens crews in Texas)? A lot of it is now in my basement. Between bailing, rigging up the generators, and cursing the gods, I’ve been pondering the 2011 season […]
Can Golf Be Fun?
Right about at this time of year, with the U.S. Open starting in a few days, the golf world is bracing for its annual bitch-fest, the carping and complaining from the pros about how difficult the course is, how poorly it’s set up, and how the brutal conditions will show them at their worst. Yet […]
“I’m Over What…?”
The economy and what we are experiencing in the golf industry has left many hard working GC superintendents, GM’s and golf professionals without employment. These individuals have lost their employment due to a sluggish golf economy and budget cuts. In addition many once profitable clubs have fallen prey to the numerous golf management firms touting […]
I’M BACK…..
We’re already two weeks into 2011 and my huge fan base (at least 2) has been clamoring for new posts and wondering why I haven’t offered my predictions for the new year. But first a little reminiscing. What did we accomplish in 2010? Not much… We did not see the industry turn around. It’s still […]
2011 – Thank Goodness It’s Almost Here!
Summer couldn’t end soon enough for superintendents across the country, especially in the north and southeast where extreme heat and humidity did some serious damage to even the best-maintained courses. 2010 witnessed the worst weather in more than 25 years, and I’m sure there’s a lot more gray hair—if there’s any hair left at all—on […]
So, You Like Your Superintendent Until
In some circles, the course superintendent is a hero. You’ve may have seen TV ads thanking supers for doing a thankless job or heard golf broadcasters singling out the grounds crews at Tour courses for their work above and beyond. Perhaps you’ve received e-mails from golf’s national associations and governing bodies giving credit where it has […]
Hot Tips for Hot Times
Across the country, heat and humidity are wreaking havoc with golf courses and giving superintendents panic attacks as they try to keep turf alive. I’m sure many supers are sitting in their offices at day’s end wondering if there are any jobs open at the local McDonald’s. Here are some suggestions for golfers and supers […]
Golf Course Confidential – The Masters
Tim Moraghan – long-time golf industry insider with a 20+ year tenure at the USGA and “inside the ropes” access at over 100 national championships – offers an over, under, and on the ground look at courses, conditions, architecture, and how to play the game. This is a big week for games played on grass. […]
