Columns

The ongoing effort of retaining new golfers

February 1, 2018 By Jared Nemitz

Another year has come to a close, and my thoughts turn to winter projects, early-order programs and a little more time with the family. When things slow down, I also have time to reflect on the past year, analyze my ...

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Celebrating a rich history

January 26, 2018 By Seth Jones

In December of 2010, I achieved a lifelong dream by being named the editor-in-chief of a respected magazine. I think many of you can relate. I studied to be a magazine journalist, and worked as an assistant editor and an ...

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Regretting the chainsaw

January 26, 2018 By Joe Gulotti

It seems greenkeepers everywhere are keeping their chainsaws fine tuned in a readiness to mow down trees like that villainous wizard, Saruman the White… “The roots are strong ma’ Lord.” But trees really are awesome, and the current trend that’s ...

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Thanks for the memories

January 26, 2018 By Kelly Limpert

A look back at advertising over the years shows how some things have changed and some have stayed the same. It’s not easy being free. In 1927, Herb and Joe Graffis knew there were many golf companies around the country ...

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Renovation to restoration

January 26, 2018 By Kelly Limpert

New turf. New bunkers. Normal things for a course renovation. Now, throw in almost 100-mph winds and record-breaking rainfall and then there’s nature’s version of a renovation. This was the scene set in southern Florida at Eagle Creek Golf & ...

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Wisdom from the unforgettable

January 26, 2018 By Karl Danneberger, Ph.D.

I am not someone who makes New Year’s resolutions. They are easily broken and easily forgotten. However, at the New Year, I daily remember comments from colleagues in the turf industry. I hope some of the names ring a bell, ...

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