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 […]

How Low Can They Go?

57, 58, 59, 59, 60, 63… What do these numbers have in common? They were all rounds shot at pro tour events this season by much better players than I ever hope to be and likely better than you, too. However, as a result of these low scores, golf’s governing bodies, along with the media, […]

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 […]

The Hole Truth

After watching a week’s worth of U.S. Open coverage, all I can say is that if the time spent analyzing hole locations had been given over to the BP oil spill, the Gulf of Mexico would be spotless by now. It boggles my mind how much fuss can be made over placing a 4-1/4-inch hole […]

Firm and Fast?

The U.S. Open is on next week, which means the eyes of the golf world will be looking closely at Pebble Beach and the USGA’s new mantra, “Brown is the New Green.” It is certainly true that golf courses can be wiser in their water use. Many people think courses waste water and should be […]

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. […]