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January

Volume 22 [23], No. 11 [1] Full Issue pdf (30.1 Mb)
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1 Cover
4 Table of contents
6 Teeing off: Blink, blink, blink...
8 Feedback
8 -Question about rolling
12 Course maintenance: Unveiling the new GCI website
14 The whiteboard
15 -Get a life: GCI's quest to spotlight peoples' lives outside of turf: [Carmen Magro, CGCS]
18 Equipment management: Equipment technicians prep for 2011 GIS
20 Outside the ropes: Hosting a major and no time to spare
22 Q&A: Treading new turf: Brian Zimmerman makes the journey from golf course superintendent to head one of the country's premier park systems
28 After a perfect storm: Bloggers from around the nation share their frontline stories from the summer of 2010
28 -Trust your training: Grant Huffman relied on his instincts to persevere through one of the most  challenging summers in recent memory
28 -Preparing for combat: Justin Ruiz says his region's annual "monsoons" are a double-edged sword
30 -Overcoming adversity: For Tom Shephard, his crisis wasn't weather related. Instead, overseeding presented its own unique hell
30 -Ten minutes from disaster: Summer was very challenging, and Ken Thompson reminded his crew of that fact every day
31 -Dustin's inferno: When it comes to defining the "Summer from Hell", Dustin Riley asks just what is your definition of "hell?"
31 -Summer replay: Chris Lecour considers Summer 2010 the "best ever"
34 -Just do it: Under the most trying of circumstances, Paul Sabino and his team persevered by paying attention to the fundamentals
35 -Summer 2010: A weather expert's recap
36 Course construction: Taking issue: Whether a facility restores the course to its former state, or renovates using new ideas, problem solving is the one unifying issue
44 Design concepts: Bunker...r...r tuning
46 GCI's GIS insider: Get ready for GIS 2011: Sneak peak product previews and our insiders' guides on what to expect this year in Orlando
52 Irrigation: H2O hocus-pocus: While there's no magical cure to fix bad water, there are tools to tackle water quality issues
58 Irrigation issues: Irrigation green complexes
60 Professional development: Any questions?: A superintendent's guide for crisis communication during these challenging economic times
68 Travels with Terry
68 -Self-contained topdressing brush
68 -The windmeister
70 Course maintenance: On a roll: Studies say that when it comes to maintaining greens, an equal combination of mowing and rolling works best
76 The Monroe doctrine: I stand corrected!
78 Turf maintenance: Wanted: Poa: Dead or alive?: There are two schools of thought about our friend Poa annua - try our best to help it survive through the summer, or try our best to crowd it out and be done with it
82 Product spotlight: Metal mania: To better combat a brutal summer season, some courses opted for a solid metal irrigation retrofit
88 Ad index
88 Classifieds
90 Parting shots: The cash cow - R.I.P.?

February

Volume 22 [23], No. 11 [2] Full Issue pdf (21.5 Mb)
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1 Cover
4 Table of contents
6 Teeing off: Getting started
8 Feedback
12 The whiteboard
12 -We need those steenkin' badgers: Even a moody beast like the badger has a welcome home - thanks to their preferred meals
14 Equipment management: Ask probing questions
16 Q&A: Converging on change: Jim Keegan and his associates are trying to get facilities to change their old, unprofitable paradigms
24 Outside the ropes: Affordable golf is the way of the immediate future
26 Ultimately ultra: New superintendent Aaron Cape takes a chance on new seed in old golf country, even if he stands alone
34 Irrigation: Water your course: Treat an irrigation system upgrade as infrastructure to grow your course for the future
40 Irrigation issues: Irrigating control system decisions
42 Course renovation: Project approved: With a tough economy and steep competition, now might also be the perfect time to pull ahead by getting that capital improvement project approved
46 Design concepts: Big value in small projects
48 Course maintenance: Sustainable golf 2.0: It's not just for the environment anymore. In the midst of a historic recession, sustainability for the golf business has become synonymous with survivability
50 Guest column: Time for change
52 The Monroe doctrine: Hanging on 'til spring
53 Career development: Building your personal brand: How employees, colleagues, members and guests perceive you can impact your efforts at your golf facility
56 Product spotlight: Dealing with donuts: Nearly exhausting his options to combat donuts, one superintendent swapped out irrigation heads to improve distribution uniformity on his golf course
60 Real science: Nutrient and pesticide losses caused by simulated rainfall and sprinkler irrigation
64 Travels with Terry: Portable bedknife grinder
65 Classifieds
65 Ad index
66 Parting shots: Us vs. them

March

Volume 23, No. 3 Full Issue pdf (26.8 Mb)
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1 Cover
4 Table of contents
6 Teeing off: Lean & Mean
8 Feedback
12 The whiteboard
12 -Energy in the air
16 Q&A: Go east, young man: Lots of architects are traveling to Asia to find work. Dana Fry is moving there
28 Outside the ropes: Learn something new today?
30 Mechanics by the numbers: Are tightening budgets forcing more supers into the shop?
40 Professional development: Maneuvering through club politics: Just like greenkeeping, politics is an art and a science. And regardless of the type of course, understanding the ins-and-outs of your facility is essential to your long-term employment and career success
46 The Monroe doctrine: So what if GIS is small?
48 Turf management
48 -Then was the summer of our discontent: Despite the use of respected spray and fertility programs, as well as what should've been efficient topdressing and cultivation programs, some of the best courses and superintendents suffered turf loss last season
60 -Ready to go: An unpredictable winter means broadleaf weeds are ready to start showing up. Is your program prepared?
54 Water management: Sleep with the fishes: Three superintendents share how they rub out troublesome aquatic pests like algae, cattails, and milfoil on their courses
58 Irrigation issues: Irrigating control systems... More decisions
66 Design concepts: Designing for the real player
68 Equipment: Back to the grind: Seven equipment pros share their techniques and philosophies behind their grinding regimen
70 Travels with Terry
70 -Bedknife racks
70 -Greens cover trailer
71 -Sod cutter trailer
72 Product spotlight: Super saver: Retrofitting irrigation nozzles not only saves water, but courses are learning it can have a dramatic impact on reducing water costs, too
76 Real Science: Can annual bluegrass putting greens be healthy and fast?
81 Classifieds
81 Ad index
82 Parting Shots: Oh snap!

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September

Volume 23, No. 9 Full Issue pdf (19.1 Mb)
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1 Cover
6 Table of contents
8 Teeing off: Meet your team
10 The whiteboard
12 Design concepts: Phil: "Modern architecture is killing golf"
14 The center of attention: For one week in August, the eyes of the golfing world were set on Ken Mangum, his crew and Atlanta Athletic Club's Champion Bermudagrass greens
20 The Monroe doctrine: Dedicated to Harriet
22 Outside the ropes: Superintendents guide to surviving a course renovation, part 2: [Here's what the smart superintendent should look for in an architect]
50 Irrigation issues: How many rows?
52 Product spotlight: Be water wise: As costs rise, it pays to be smart about using water on your course
55 Travels with Terry
56 Classifieds
57 Ad index
58 Parting shots: Sh*t Jonesy says
 
 
2011 Builder Excellence Awards
23 Cover
24 A word from the GCBAA
24 Table of contents
26 GCBAA: Golf Course Builders Association of America turns 40: Builders group will continue its four-decade mission, as well as seek new ways to support its members
30 Creative award winner: A tale of two courses: Landscapes Unlimited built two distinct 18-hole courses in five months, overcoming sandy soils, high winds and a remote location to create a destination for golf purists
34 Affinity award winner: From wasteland to wonderland: Eagle Golf Construction turned a former dumping ground into the gem of a community and a golf course worthy of professional tournament play
38 Heritage award winner: The not-so Big Easy: Duininck Golf overcame a litany of logistical challenges to resurrect a historic golf course destroyed by Hurricane Katrina
42 Legacy award winner
42 No small task: Charged to rebuild and restore 19 historic Donald Ross greens at Vesper Country Club, MacCurrach Golf Construction meets the challenges
45 Precision and strategy: Frontier Golf sculpted Donald Ross's original vision to recreate the characteristics of Army Navy Country Club when it was first laid out in 1924

November

Volume 23, No. 11 Full Issue pdf (19.1 Mb)
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1 Cover
3 Table of contents
4 Teeing off: Your new role
6 The whiteboard
6 -Ammo Attitude: Super with attitude
7 -A different type of tour
10 Say what?: Ever feel like the other guy is speaking a foreign language?
11 -A club manager's guide to superintendent speak
13 -A superintendent's guide to club manager speak
14 Outside the ropes: Fall: The fickle season
16 Industry profile: Battle scars: Fred Leonard fought courageously for Taberna Country Club's survival. No matter what, no one was going to take his course away from him
20 Design concepts: A tough year in Texas
22 Course profile: River wild: The Red River's scenic ambience comes at a price. Fargo Country Club's Aaron has tried to tame the river and preserve his course
28 Irrigation issues: Terminal velocity
30 Course maintenance: How the rain drains: As precipitation leads to lasting puddles, courses seek drainage solutions
34 Travels with Terry: Terry's real geniuses: Terry's traveled the world seeking out innovative course creations
38 Game plan: Five projection points to ponder
40 Personal development: Giving management companies a fair shake: Alot of myths surround working for management companies
44 The Monroe doctrine: Not that much has changed
46 Industry trends: Nice package: Improvements in packaging have made the handling of turf chemicals safer and easier
50 Pest control: Operation scarecrow: The team at Oakfield Golf Club mounts a multi-prong attack to deal with its goose problems
53 Product spotlight: Getting the drift: When it comes to being precise with an application, the right nozzle makes all the difference
56 Classifieds
57 Ad index
58 Parting shots: Stephen's journey

December

Volume 23, No. 12 Full Issue pdf (17 Mb)
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1 Cover
4 Table of contents
6 Teeing off: Survey says...
8 Feedback
10 The whiteboard
11 -Greenkeeper moves to a different beat
12 Sage advice: Golf 2.0: Strategic plan or prayer?
14 Rating the industry
16 -Top 10: Companies that do an effective job marketing and advertising to the industry
18 Outside the ropes: Don't overlook these lessons
20 Turf maintenance
20 -Managing bentgrass diseases: Various control methods can help keep your bentgrass looking its best
24 -The dirt on soil
25 --Down and dirty: An understanding of the basic tenets of proper soil testing gives turf a solid base to grow
25 --List of ingredients: Soil content affects soil behavior, including the retention capacity for nutrients and water
23 Design concepts: Glad tidings... and good news
28 Personal development: Don't worry... be happy: More work, more responsibilities...less time
31 Game plan: Forecast for 2012
32 Pest control: Bugg'n out: Sure-fire ways to stomp out nematodes, mole crickets and other subsurface critters attacking your course's turf
35 Career development: Beyond the turf: Don't want to go the way of the dinosaurs? Superintendents explain the diverse skill sets key to career longevity
38 Course conditions: A grainy situation: Selecting sand for your bunkers is a highly subjective and difficult process, but there are some guidelines to help... if you want them
42 Irrigation issues: Smart controllers
44 Equipment
44 -Making the grade: There are more factors than cost when deciding between commercial- or consumer-grade handheld equipment
46 -Tracking tools
47 Travels with Terry
47 -Algae eater
47 -Sand leveler
48 Classifieds
49 Ad index
50 Parting shots: Mayor McTurf