Golf Course News 2006

January

Volume 18, No. 1Full Issue pdf (14 Mb)

February

Volume 18, No. 2Full Issue pdf (27.9 Mb)

Page	Sections/Selected Titles
1	Cover
3	Table of contents
6	Editorial: Golfer relations
8	Resources
10	News
18	Marketing your course: Rounds: Up or down?
19	Design concepts: Contour considerations
20	Advancing the game: Respecting golf wins
21	Human resources: Recruiting workers
22	At the turn
24	Club management: Managing change: A look at the club managers association, its members and their relationship with golf course superintendents
30	Market update: Poised for growth: Various segments of the industry work to improve the golf business
38	Design case study: Keeping that old-school feel: Public, private entities come together to rehab a tired course in urban setting
44	Facility management: Safety first: Course management confronts liability issues and takes steps to protect assets
50	Career management: Preventing burnout: Superintendents deal with stress caused by golfers and long hours
54	Facility development: Business booster: A driving range can help increase participation, enhance golfer satisfaction and generate revenue
56	Turfgrass establishment: Seeding, sprigging or sodding?: Proper material selection and care are key to successful turfgrass establishment regardless of the method used
59	Equipment ideas: Travels with Terry
59	-The need for speed
59	-Paint it white
60	New products
61	Classifieds
61	Ad index
62	Parting shots: The way we were

March

Volume 18, No. 3Full Issue pdf (13 Mb)

April

Volume 18, No. 4Full Issue pdf (12 Mb)

May

Volume 18, No. 5 Full Issue pdf (15 Mb)

June

	No issue available

July

Volume 19 [18], No. 6 Full Issue pdf (15.7 Mb)

Page	Sections/Selected Titles
1	Cover
3	Table of contents
6	Editorial: Fuel effects
8	Letters to the Editor
10	News analysis
10	-College curriculum shift means interests vary
11	-"Green" no more
12	-High fuel prices force operational tweaks
14	Marketing your course: Question your clientele
16	Design concepts: Introducing native areas
18	Advancing the game: Rating golf club boards
20	Human resources: Retaining focus
22	At the turn
24	Cultural practices: Back to basics: Why one golf course superintendent shuns the quick-fix chemical cure for turfgrass problems
28	Design case study: Go with the flow: A field-design approach yields cost savings for developer
32	Financial management: Not much to work with: Superintendents with small budgets do what they can to produce the best product possible
35	Financial management: Limited flexibility: Small budgets force superintendents to be more creative and approach maintenance differently
38	Turfgrass management: The choice is yours: Project timelines, climate and cost determine turfgrass selection
42	Turfgrass management: On the fence: Is interseeding a viable technique or just a practice done for peace of mind?
46	Course management: The college connection: Golf facilities foster relationships with local universities to enhance their reputations and grow the game of golf
49	Course operations: Working together: Management companies pursue 'one for all and all for one' operating efficiencies among clubs
51	Research: A call to action: A new initiative spearheaded by industry leaders offers hope for basic turfgrass research
53	Equipment ideas: Travels with Terry
53	-Catcher of the grass
53	-Hang it up
54	New products
56	Classifieds
56	Ad index
58	Parting shots: It's a family affair

	30th Anniversary of Stores-on-Wheels
S1	Cover
S1	Table of contents
S3	Committed: Meeting customers' needs remains company's goal
S5	Covering the country: Company improves and expands distribution through its Stores-on-Wheels approach
S10	Saving time and money: National Accounts program allows customers to manage their businesses more efficiently
S16	Production partners: Company teams with a manufacturer and growers to bring fertilizers and seed to market

August

Volume 19 [18], No. 7 Full Issue pdf (18.2 Mb)

Page	Sections/Selected Titles
1	Cover
3	Table of contents
6	Editorial: The next big thing
8	Letters to the Editor
10	News analysis
10	-Assistant superintendents create more opportunities for themselves
12	-Changing course
16	Marketing your course: Player development
17	Design concepts: Practical tee design
20	Advancing the game: Architects' reverse roles
22	Human resources: Feedback and focus
23	At the turn
24	Maintenance consulting: Anything but average: Not in the business of saving money, Bland Cooper consults with superintendents to help improve the golf courses they manage
28	Design case study: A win for everyone: Florida golf course will coexist with wetlands, wildlife and residents
32	Career development: Forging a solid bond: Superintendents and owners develop close relationships for smoother-run operations
36	Turfgrass management: Out, damned pests: Numerous weeds and insects present more of a problem for superintendents in the South than in the North
39	Course operations: Still a challenge: Just like the larger ones, nine-hole facilities struggle to maintain business and increase the number of rounds
42	Course management: Rethinking greens to stay in the black: Proactive course renovations and rerouting provide better experiences for golfers and aim to boost profits
45	Research
45	-Phosphorus movement and uptake in Bermudagrass putting greens
45	-Saturated hydraulic conductivity of coarse-textured, root-zone mixes
46	Equipment ideas: Travels with Terry
46	-Fan stand
46	-Mower transport made easy
47	New products
49	Classifieds
49	Ad index
50	Parting shots: I doubt it

September

Volume 18, No. 8Full Issue pdf (. Mb)

	No issue available

October

Volume 19 [18], No. 9 Full Issue pdf (11.9 Mb)

Page	Sections/Selected Titles
1	Cover
3	Table of contents
6	Editorial: Rising to the top
8	Letters to the Editor
10	News analysis
10	-Industry advocates fear possible MSMA ban
13	-Tweaking the Tour: Agronomy department adds two positions
14	Marketing your course: Spurring more ideas
15	Design concepts: Famous architect syndrome
16	Advancing the game: The assistant trap
17	Human resources: Developing as a leader
18	At the turn
20	Facility management: I did it my may: One golf course owner isn't so crazy after all these years
24	Design case study: First-timers make their mark: Inexperienced in certain areas, a team develops a distinct course in the phoenix valley
28	Facility management: Staying afloat: Can any course be an island unto itself these days?
32	Turfgrass management: Changing course: Superintendents alter fertility programs to achieve balance
36	Course development: Leavin' on a jet plane: Designers and builders find opportunities all over the world
40	Tree management: Timber!: Assessments and a management program need to be in place before cutting down and trimming trees
44	Equipment management: Share and share alike: Cooperative purchasing and equipment sharing help management operate facilities more efficiently and improve the bottom line
47	Equipment ideas: Travels with Terry
47	-Ride, not walk
47	-Ride, part II
48	Classifieds
48	Ad index
50	Parting shots: Best job in the business

November

Volume 19 [18], No. 10Full Issue pdf (12.7 Mb)

Page	Sections/Selected Titles
1	Cover
3	Table of contents
6	Editorial: It's all about you
8	Letters to the Editor
10	Marketing your course: Boosting the bottom line
12	Design concepts: Bunker design strategy
14	Advancing the game: Profession neglect
15	Human resources: Please listen carefully
16	Course design: Here's Johnny... and John: They're not such an odd couple after all
20	Design case study: All about the water: A development team overcomes limited resources and land restrictions to build an upscale course in Canada
24	Facility management: Up for sale: In a buyer's market, owners need to make sure finances are in order and properties are well maintained
28	Employee benefits: A mixed bag: Health-care coverage, a major expense for most, varies widely throughout the industry
32	Personnel management: A teacher's wisdom: Superintendents help guide assistants to reach the next level of their careers
36	Equipment maintenance: High-tech evolution: Computerized equipment maintenance is an investment that pays dividends in the future
42	Course development: Ch... ch... changes: Expectations, real estate and baby boomers impact golf course development
46	Equipment ideas: Travels with Terry
46	-Cover 'em up
46	-Got juice?
48	Classifieds
49	Ad index
50	Parting shots: Don't know, don't care

December

	No issue available

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