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February

Volume 19, No. 2 Full Issue pdf (46.7 Mb)
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1 Cover
3 Table of contents
6 Editorial: Here's Golf Course Industry
8 Letters to the Editor: Cover controversy
10 News analysis
10 -Doing time on the front (and back) nine
12 -Events, partnerships can help boost rounds
14 -Managing Bermudagrass during the winter
16 -Short notice: Joe Hubbard, CGCS, and the maintenance crew at The Old Course at Broken Sound prepared to host the Allianz Championship for the first time
20 Marketing your course: Calculating your rounds
22 Design concepts: Modern drainage isn't so bad
24 Advancing the game: Stand up and be counted
26 Human resources: Ask the right questions
28 At the turn
30 Product distribution: The man behind the curtain: Frans Jager explains the benefits of working with small independent distributors
36 Facility operations
36 -It plays in Peoria: Making integrated facility management more than just lip service
76 -Business boosters: Acquiring information from golfers helps focus marketing and increase rounds
84 -Meeting owners' needs: Course conditions, functions, marketing and staff are keys to a profitable business
94 -Neat and clean: Keeping a tidy and organized maintenance facility improves efficiency
42 Course management
42 -Support system: Agronomic consultants can be a resource for superintendents under the right conditions
64 -A necessary evil: Although some don't like them, cart paths help generate revenue
50 Course operations: Running a tighter ship: Market downturn forces managers to improve products and operate more efficiently
56 Development growth to continue slow pace
58 Turfgrass maintenance
58 -The right combo: Aerification and topdressing provide the best potential for managing organic matter in sand-based greens
80 -Making it fast and firm: Superintendents strive to strike a balance between golfers' preferences and healthy turf conditons that are best for the bottom line
72 Professional development
72 -PDI pushes professionalism: Program helps superintendents; GCSAA plans to promote Class A status
90 -A designation worthy of pursuit?: Some superintendents say it's a no-brainer to become certified; others question the value
98 Superintendent profile: Deep roots: After 34 years at Carmel Country Club in Charlotte, N.C., Bill Anderson hasn't found a good reason to leave
104 Design case study: Pushing the envelope: New turfgrass use, scope of work and time frame make renovation project noteworthy
110 Research
110 -Tired of managing dollar spot?: The secret might be the timing of fungicide applications
112 -Impact on the business: Research might cause change in timing, number of fungicide applications
118 -Minimizing damaging effects: Amino acid-based products positively influence low-quality golf course irrigation water
122 Product focus: Mowers
122 -Decisions, decisions: Relationships, service drive superintendent's choice to lease mower fleet
124 -Mind as well: Superintendent convinces club board to buy mower package sooner than scheduled
126 Products
134 Consumer research: What are those crazy golfers thinking?
135 Travels with Terry: Equipment ideas
135 -A divot fix
135 -Mount it
136 Classifieds
137 Ad index
138 Parting shots: Curmudgeonly thoughts

March

Volume 19, No. 3 Full Issue pdf (38.3 Mb)
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1 Cover
3 Table of contents
6 Editorial: The greener side of golf
8 Letters to the Editor
10 News analysis
10 -Deal continues despite shareholder reluctance
12 -Following the path to success
18 -Course marketing: Do something remarkable
20 -In Texas, two greens are better than one
21 -Association heads cite teamwork as main factor of show's success
22 Marketing your course: Calculating your rounds
24 Design concepts: Safety's link to litigation
26 Advancing the game: Club management options
28 Human resources: Mastering the task at hand
30 At the turn
32 Owner profile: On Trump's turf: A look at why the Donald is doing business in the golf industry
36 Superintendent profile: Elevating the profession: Paul R. Latshaw's influence ripples throughout the industry
42 Environmental management: On the greener side: Environmental areas reduce labor, inputs and impact on surroundings
48 Facility operations: On the block: What to consider when forming a sales strategy when your golf facility is up for sale
54 Water management: On the mark: Short-throw irrigation provides precise water control, allowing superintendents to manage water more efficiently
60 Nutrient management: Feeding the green: Steady growth and foliar applications are key to most fertility programs
64 Product purchasing: A perceived value: Despite the rewards, some superintendents are ambivalent toward purchasing programs
68 Design case study: 2007 Builder Excellence Awards
68 -A first-class facility: Attention to detail and addressing issues trump weather and tragedy to complete a high-end development project
72 -Restoring a classic: A builder overcomes inclement weather and time constraints to restore a resort course
76 -Doing it all: A builder takes a turnkey approach and battles hurricanes to reconstruct a Florida course
80 -From superfund to supersite: A development project turns an EPA waste site into a golf course gem
86 Research
86 -Shed light on rapid blight: Cooperative effort leads to a better understanding of impact and strategies
92 -Head them off: A look at preventive approaches to destructive turf insects
100 Product focus: Pesticides
100 -With them in mind: A superintendent lets distributors know about his pesticide program ahead of time to ensure timely delivery and savings
104 -The sooner the better: A superintendent in North Carolina takes advantage of ordering pesticides early
106 Products
114 Consumer research
116 Calendar
118 Travels with Terry: Equipment ideas
120 Classifieds
121 Ad index
122 Parting shots: Déjà vu

April

Volume 19, No. 4 Full Issue pdf (39.3 Mb)
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1 Cover
3 Table of contents
6 Editorial: Improving relationships
8 Letters to the Editor
8 -A good idea
10 News analysis
10 -Combat declining membership with new tactics
11 -Work to eliminate localized dry spot
14 -Golf course architects see more renovations, fewer new projects
16 -Accommodating disabled golfers opens door for revenue hike
20 Assistant's view: Success through education
22 Design concepts: Bid opening expectations
24 Advancing the game: A two-year presidency
26 Human resources: Underperforming employees
28 At the turn
30 Superintendent profile: The grass whisperer: Common sense seems to be an ongoing theme in the life and career of a retired superintendent
36 Facility operations: Flying above the rest: How some golf facilities perform better than market averages
42 Professional development: Deliver your message: Verbal and nonverbal communication methods improve superintendents' relationships with golfers
50 Personnel management: H-2B or not H-2B: The slings and arrows of guest-worker programs can be worth it
58 Turfgrass management
58 -Looking for answers: Opinions vary, but researchers agree biostimulants are another tool for fertility programs
64 -Moss control: Implement the right mix of products and cultural practices to keep this pest at bay
70 -Change it up: Superintendents tweak their turfgrass management programs to improve conditions
74 -Gaining acceptance: Superintendents weigh the pros and cons of fairway topdressing
80 Design case study: Back to its roots: Flossmoor recaptures its classic past by restoring its golf course
86 Research
86 -The fertilizer/disease link: How nitrogen source, rate and timing application method effect creeping bentgrass quality and dollar spot
89 -Treating dollar spot preventively saves in more ways than one
91 -Irrigation efficiency: Soil surfactants can save water and help maintain turfgrass quality
96 Equipment management: The wish list: Check to see which pieces of equipment you need to maintain your course better
102 Product focus: Fertilizer: The need to justify: Illinois superintendent chooses a more cost-effective fertilizer
104 Products
110 Consumer research: Ooohhh! That looks nice
111 Travels with Terry: Equipment ideas
111 -A fan for cleaner air
111 -A box for tourney prep
114 Classifieds
115 Ad index
116 Parting shots: What's in the inbox?

May

Volume 19, No. 5Full Issue pdf (38.7 Mb)
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1 Cover
3 Table of contents
6 Editorial: Time on the beach
8 Letters to the Editor: Environmental practices
10 News analysis
10 -10 tips for a successful job interview
13 -The international way
18 -Never too early
19 -From nine to five
20 Assistant's view: Up for the challenge?
22 Design concepts: Your role in construction
24 Advancing the game: Web sites make a difference
26 Human resources: Motivational work environment
30 At the turn
32 Association profile: Not-so-average Joe: PGA head touts game's economic impact
36 Turfgrass management
36 -Making the switch: Arizona superintendent deals with consequences of effluent water use
54 -Aeration options: Superintendents implement various practices to meet turf needs
58 -Rx for healthier turf: Grooming promotes vertical growth
64 -Getting started: The environment, soil, fertility and products impact the establishment of turfgrass management programs
46 Turfgrass maintenance: Turf wars: Superintendents try to minimize wear and tear in high-traffic areas through cultural practices and altering golfers' behaviors
70 Facility development: Shorter loops: Architects, developers target nontraditional course niches
76 Professional development: Where are they now?: Ex-superintendents take alternate routes on career paths
80 Course renovation: Wall to wall: Renovation team plants Paspalum on entire course in Florida
86 Development case study: A public/private partnership: A look back at TPC Scottsdale as it celebrates 20 years and renovates a course
92 Research
92 -Soil sampling and analysis: Analytical methods provide quantitative estimates of plant-available nutrients
101 -Stunted growth: Plant regulators are a California course's key to tree canopy management
102 -Impact on the business: Preconditioning trees pays off
105 Product focus: Irrigation systems
105 -In due time: Minnesota superintendent tends to irrigation system while he waits for overhaul
107 -Water delivery: Development team chooses decoder system for irrigation
109 Travels with Terry: Equipment ideas
109 -Weigh it down
109 -Say it with pictures
110 Consumer research: Paying for a round of golf
111 Products
113 Ad index
114 Classifieds
116 Parting shots: Five things I know

July

Volume 19, No. 6Full Issue pdf (42 Mb)
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3 Table of contents
6 Editorial: The next generation
8 Letters to the Editor
8 -Association politics
8 -Good pay
10 New analysis
10 -A job well done
13 -Management group reunion
18 -20 years in the desert
19 -Better coverage
22 Marketing your course: Analyzing demand for rounds
24 Design concepts: Project management
26 Advancing the game: Market refocus
28 Human resources: Thriving in the heat
30 At the turn
32 Facility operations: The doctor is in: A social scientist and demographer discusses keys to operating a successful facility
36 Course management: Making munis work: Superintendents share their successes and difficulties working at municipal golf courses
44 Turfgrass management: Roll away… to faster green speed: Researchers and superintendents extol the benefits of using rollers
48 Turfgrass maintenance: Spoon-feed your turf: While it might not completely replace traditional fertilizer applications, fertigation allows superintendents to be efficient and have more control
54 Facility management: Change with the times: Facilities implement efficient strategies to reflect market conditions
58 Professional development
58 -Build up a career: Superintendents need versatility, optimism and business savvy to succeed
66 -Preparing for the future: Turfgrass students and graduates receive advice from superintendents during a career-minded program
62 Superintendent profile: Superintendent's dream turns into reality: Kyle Evans operates Belgrade Lakes Golf Club a little differently than many others would
70 Industry goodwill: Giving back: Companies and individuals raise and donate money for charities unrelated to golf
76 Course reconstruction: Securing the future: A construction team restores a stream and rebuilds an entire course in Pennsylvania
82 Research
82 -Surviving summer: A seaplant extract-based foliar nutrition program might improve stress tolerance
88 -A manageable process: A solutions-based approach to disease control on Poa/bentgrass greens in the Northeast
96 Product focus: Wetting agents
96 -An ongoing battle: A superintendent in New Mexicao [Mexico] experiments with wetting agents to combat localized dry spots
98 -More than one use: Wetting agents contest localized dry spot and wet turf while reducing labor for a superintendent in Indiana
100 Products
104 Consumer research: The regulars
105 Travels with Terry: Equipment ideas
105 -Power the blower
105 -Canada goose cleanup
106 Classifieds
107 [Ad index]
108 Parting shots: Noonan's crusade

August

Volume 19, No. 7 Full Issue pdf (26.7 Mb)
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3 Table of contents
6 Editorial: Under the radar
8 Letters to the Editor: Clarification
10 News analysis
10 -Inaugural tour
11 -Scottish project takes shape
15 -Irrigation of the future 1973
16 -Sweet emotion
20 Assistant's view: The fork in the cart path
22 Design concepts: Supplementing your role
24 Advancing the game: Job security via the rules
26 Human resources: Assertive, not aggressive
28 At the turn
30 Professional golfer profile: Making a splash in the turf business: Jerry Pate is swimming in just about every pond in golf
36 Personnel management: The right-hand man: Superintendents value their longtime assistants
42 Turfgrass management: Out in front: A proactive, multipractice approach to treating localized dry spots can make the battle easier
48 Turfgrass maintenance: Promote growth: Done at the right time, verticutting improves turfgrass health
52 Course management: Written proof: Here are five steps to manage your environmental stewardship
58 Facility operations: Stepping Up: Nashawtuc Country Club takes protecting the environment to the next level
62 Course maintenance: It's the conditions, stupid! Enhancing course conditions can improve a facility's position in the marketplace
66 Facility management: Exclusive ranks: Newly assembled managers at Hamilton Farm aim to raise the profile of the New Jersey facility
72 Professional development: Continual improvement: Superintendents become more well-rounded through soft skills educational programs
78 Course renovations: Out of the muck: Renovation project in Florida addresses poor soil
84 Research
84 -The fingerprinting of Bermudagrass DNA: Genetic relationships are key to efficient production of high-quality varieties
94 -Improving turf quality: How Bermudagrass genotypes respond to mowing height and nitrogen or growth regulators
98 Product focus: Handheld equipment
98 -Buying made easy: Online program simplifies a South Carolina superintendent's purchasing process
100 -Go with your gut: Iowa superintendent knows what to expect when purchasing tools
102 Products
104 Consumer research: How they play
105 Travels with Terry: Equipment ideas
105 -Mark it up
105 -Goin' mobile
106 Classifieds
107 Ad index
108 Parting shots: Hello! McFly!

September

Volume 19, No. 8 Full Issue pdf (34.9 Mb)
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1 Cover
3 Table of contents
6 Editorial: No detail too small
8 Calendar of events
10 News analysis
10 -Flying high: Success amid the summer heat
11 -Empire starts management services division
16 -Water ways
18 -Counter caterpillar care
22 Marketing your course: Focus your sales efforts
24 Design concepts: Construction role - Part III
26 Advancing the game: Search goes electronic
28 Human resources: Ensuring a fulfilling future
30 At the turn
32 Superintendent profile: The old man and the CCC: Terry Bonar discusses what it takes to succeed at a private club for many years
38 Turfgrass management: The push for perfection: Golfers and superintendents strive for the best possible course conditions
44 Personnel management: Behind the decision: Facilities involve several people, have multiple criteria and use different avenues when hiring the right person for the job
50 Facility operations: Listening to your customers: Obtain feedback from golfers before making changes at your facility
56 Pond management: Water world: Budgets, labor and environmental issues shape aquatic herbicide management programs
60 Course development: Building issues: GCBAA members discuss the impact of poor water quality and appropriate budgeting on construction
66 Facility planning: A grand plan: There's much to consider when designing an ideal maintenance facility
72 Professional development: Closer ties: Carolinas superintendent forms relationships with a group of international greenkeepers
76 Turfgrass varieties: New on the market: Demanding course conditions inspire new turfgrass varieties
80 Course construction: What a long, strange trip it's been: It took a municipal course in California 20 years to come to fruition
86 Research
86 -Grow playable, healthy turf: A look at factors that damage chloroplasts and the defenses that protect them
93 -Greens management: Water management, aerification and topdressing are keys to desired firmness
98 Product focus: Pond management
98 -Outsourcing aquatic needs: A superintendent contracts pond maintenance because it's cost effective
100 -Combining natural and purchased resources: Virginia Beach golf course coordinator depends on Mother Nature and a distributor to maintain ponds
102 Products
104 Consumer research: Event golf
105 Travels with Terry: Equipment ideas
106 Classifieds
107 Ad index
108 Parting shots: Grumpy old farts

October

Volume 19, No. 9 Full Issue pdf (28.2 Mb)
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1 Cover
3 Table of contents
6 Editorial: Experience needed
8 Calendar of events
10 News analysis
10 -The GCSAA's new task
17 -A collective effort
20 Assistant's view: From bent to bermuda
22 Design concepts: Interfacing with contractors
24 Advancing the game: Written contracts
26 Human resources: Interesting reading
28 At the turn
28 -Fall cleanup and winter prep
30 Superintendent profile: Shawn of the desert: Arizona superintendent describes what makes him tick, what he thinks the future holds for golf in the West and how he balances work and family
36 Career development: From public to private: Superintendents who work at private clubs value their public course experience
42 Turfgrass management
42 -The supreme weed: Keeping Poa annua out of bentgrass remains a challenge
50 -PGRs: The superintendent's multitool: New uses for growth regulators seem to emerge daily
54 Course construction
54 -Project parameters: Builders discuss the differences between renovation and new construction, along with the importance of grow-ins
60 -How sweet it is: Native American tribe differentiates its new course from others in Michigan's Upper Peninsula
64 Research
64 -Getting better: Investment yields high-quality Bermudagrass cultivars with improved cold hardiness
72 -Looking at large patch in seashore paspalum: Academics test fungicides on various paspalum cultivars to combat disease
76 Product focus: Plant growth regulators
76 -A must have: Colorado superintendent relies on growth regulators for dollars and sense
78 -The big three: Oregon superintendent benefits from PGRs in multiple ways
80 Tournament insider: From the front lines
80 -[Grounds crew hand-watering greens during championship]
80 -[Excessive spike marks on putting greens]
80 -[Use of tennis balls when cutting fairways]
80 -[Fixing ball marks]
80 -[Yardage measurements for hole location sheets]
80 -[Hand-raking of sand bunkers]
81 Travels with Terry: Equipment ideas
81 -Hand-raking bunkers
81 -Hose-dragging device
82 Classifieds
83 Ad index
84 Parting shots: Pro-environment?

November

Volume 19, No. 10Full Issue pdf (28.6 Mb)
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1 Cover
3 Table of contents
6 Editorial: Build a brand
8 Calendar of events
10 News analysis
10 -Getting a head start
11 -Europeans consider pesticide regulations
15 -Catching a shark
18 Marketing your course: Be prepared for next year
20 Design concepts: What 'architect' means
22 Advancing the game: The Peter Principle
24 Human resources: Are you a chief executive?
26 At the turn: Trends that will shape golf and lifestyle travel in 2008
28 Superintendent profile: Matchmaker extraordinaire: Retired superintendent Jerry Faubel helps place superintendents in the right jobs
32 Career management: Learning the ropes: Internships are critical experiences for turfgrass students beginning their careers
40 Irrigation management: Water pressure: Many superintendents face challenges when dealing with restrictions and cost
44 Turfgrass management
44 -Digging in the dirt: Knowing your soil's physical condition is the key to plant health
50 -Fine-tuning turf: Superintendents adjust integrated plant management programs to improve conditions
56 Industry resources: Reliable resources: Chemical manufacturers support superintendents and the industry in various ways
60 Course renovation: What lies beneath: A subsurface air and drainage system and a ceramic soil mix improve greens at a Chicagoland club
64 Golfer relations: Myth Busted?: A New England superintendent tests flagsticks to see how they react when golf balls hit them
72 Research: In the zone: A look at the diversity of rhizosphere bacteria in USGA putting greens
76 Product focus: Soil amendments
76 -Playing rough at Oakmont: Superintendent leaves nothing to chance, even outside the fairways
78 -Making amends: Illinois superintendent uses natural resources as soil amendments
80 Tournament insider: Taking the correct steps
80 -[Players on the teeing ground at U.S. Open]
80 -[Filling divots]
80 -[Repair strategy following rain]
80 -[Increasing light in the early morning]
80 -[Preparing surfaces for play]
81 Travels with Terry: Equipment ideas
81 -Light it up
81 -Protection from the elements
82 Classifieds
83 Ad index
84 Parting shots: Cut and paste

December

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