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Matt Neff is the assistant golf course superintendent at Wedgewood Golf & Country Club in Powell, OH. He is a graduate of Malone College in Canton, Ohio, and obtained his turfgrass science degree from The Ohio State University. He has been writing for Golfdom since 2013.

Posts by Matt Neff

Give them what they want: Accept golf’s changes Posted on 13 Nov 2015 in the Columns categories.

If Old Tom Morris, Harry Vardon and Bobby Jones could see the way golf has changed over the years, they probably would collectively roll over in their graves. Everything from Read more»

Best evening ride on the golf course ever Posted on 15 Oct 2015 in the Columns categories.

Anyone who has kids knows that they ask a ton of questions, from the profound (Why are there wars?) to the decidedly not (How does your bottom make poop?). Other Read more»

You might be a turf guy if… Posted on 05 Aug 2015 in the Columns categories.

There are several character traits that are prevalent among people in golf course maintenance. Traits such as a tremendous work ethic, a driven personality, strong observation and problem solving skills, Read more»

Man, does this annoy me: Staffing in the golf industry is challenging Posted on 12 Jun 2015 in the Columns categories.

Staffing is one of the most common challenges we face in this industry. It’s not always easy to find people who are willing to be at work at the crack Read more»

Matt Neff : How I became a columnist for Golfdom Posted on 09 Apr 2015 in the Columns categories.

As a result of writing this column over the last two-plus years I’ve been extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet and talk with many people in this Read more»

Oh, Canada Posted on 18 Feb 2015 in the Columns & Maintenance categories.

As Americans, we’re tremendously fortunate to have such great neighbors (or should I say neighbours) to the north. Not only do they have one of the coolest flags in the Read more»