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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

What’s in a name? Posted on 22 Jan 2015 in the Columns categories.

Head golf course superintendent, director of golf course and grounds maintenance, director of agronomy. First assistant, second assistant, senior assistant, junior assistant, assistant-in-training. There are now dozens of titles used Read more»

The agony of the résumé black hole Posted on 24 Nov 2014 in the Columns categories.

So I’m just going to get it out of the way and ask now… did you receive my résumé? Yes? No? Maybe? ¶ During a recent conversation with a sales Read more»

How ’bout this weather? Posted on 22 Oct 2014 in the Columns & Research categories.

The long-range seasonal forecast. Like frozen pizza, it’s a great idea in theory, but the execution often leaves so much to be desired. It’s one of those things that you Read more»

Are you ready for some Fantasy Greenkeeping? Posted on 24 Sep 2014 in the Columns categories.

In my opinion, the massive popularity NFL football currently enjoys has virtually nothing to do with the game itself, but everything to do with fantasy football and gambling. I think Read more»

Guess what I did today, honey Posted on 19 Aug 2014 in the Columns & People categories.

So there I was washing my hands at the end of a day spent fixing an irrigation leak, still silently cursing the company whose defective fitting was responsible for me Read more»

The lifesaving power of a selfless act Posted on 23 Jun 2014 in the Columns & People categories.

“I want to buy a house with you before I die.” Those were the words Megan McDaniel said to her husband Jay, superintendent at Kinsale Golf and Fitness Club in Read more»