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January

Volume 20, No. 1 Full Issue pdf (34.1 Mb)
Page Sections/Selected Titles
1 Cover
4 Table of contents
6 Editorial: The right kind of diversity
8 Letters to the Editor
10 Assistant's view: Quality control management
12 Design concepts: Defining an architect
14 Advancing the game: Failing the mission statement
16 Human resources: Hiring right requires planning
18 Equipment management
18 -Respect and recognition
36 -Back out again: The resale mower market presents several options to superintendents
20 At the turn
20 -Successful business tips
20 -Synthetic turf option
22 Executive profile: Facilitating the future: Joe O'Brien talks about The First Tee, fond memories of the GCSAA and being reunited with Steve Mona
28 Industry growth: House arrest: The housing market downturn hampers new golf course construction
46 Pest management: Remaining vigilant: Superintendents try to keep the upper hand when battling nematodes
52 Irrigation management: Spot treatment: Mister systems address the maintenance needs of bunkers and approaches
64 Industry resources: Backing it up: Chemical manufacturers support their products with research and sales reps
74 Course construction: The real deal: A development team works closely with environmentalists to build a true links course in Scotland
80 Research: Behaving badly: Soil insects' below-ground activity affects pesticide applications
90 Product focus: Organic fertilizer: Let it grow: A New York superintendent sees better growth after applying organic fertilizer
94 Tournament insider: Inside the ropes
94 -[New cultural practices at Oakmont Country Club]
94 -[Reducing heat stress to putting surfaces for the PGA Championship]
94 -[The USGA graduated rough concept]
96 Travels with Terry: Equipment ideas
96 -Pick it up and go
96 -Identify it easily
98 Classifieds
99 Ad index
100 Parting shots: Au revoir, Steve

February

Volume 20, No. 2 Full Issue pdf (31.5 Mb)
Page Sections/Selected Titles
1 Cover
4 Table of contents
6 Editorial: Diversity revisited
8 Letters to the Editor: Too far or funny?
10 Assistant's view: A commitment to mentoring
12 Design concepts: The value of expertise
14 Advancing the game: Readers are listening
16 Marketing your course: Create or update your plan
18 Consumer research: Purchasing habits
20 Chapter associations: A keen understanding: Lori Russell works to make chapter associations more valuable
26 Golf course design: The next generation: Young architects make names for themselves
32 Pest management: An exemplary program?: IPM in Canada has become even more important recently because of new pesticide laws and regulations
42 Turfgrass management: A healthy dose: Fertility programs address specific needs of turfgrass
52 Facility operations: Super sustainability: Golf course managers implement and expand conservation practices
58 Course construction: Less is more: A links-like course in Colorado embodies a minimalistic idea
66 Research: Shade versus turfgrass: A no-win situation?
80 Product focus: Accessories
80 -The little things count, too: An accessory upgrade is part of an overall course improvement project in Nebraska
84 -A small but important aspect: Quality accessories reflect the overall operation of a golf course in Minnesota
88 Tournament insider: Volunteer search
89 Travels with Terry: Equipment ideas
89 -Mix it up
89 -Spread it accurately
90 Classifieds
91 Ad index
92 Parting shots: Juiced ... superintendent style

March

Volume 20, No. 3 Full Issue pdf (36.5 Mb)
Page Sections/Selected Titles
1 Cover
4 Table of contents
6 Editorial: The lesser of two evils
8 Calendar of events
10 Assistant's view: Make sure you're prepared
12 Design concepts: Offering real advantages
14 Advancing the game: Golf's absolute standard
16 Human resources: The performance appraisal
18 Equipment management: Advancing technicians
20 Consumer research
22 Industry profile: Working the trenches: Industry veteran Willie Pennington says friendships drove his stellar career
30 Business ethics: Follow the Golden Rule: Ethics play a significant role when superintendents change jobs
34 Soil Management: A nutritional balance: Soil tests pinpoint subsurface needs
78 Turfgrass management: Factor it in: Expectations, weather and turf health determine the amount of chemical inputs
86 Research: How they measure up: Lab study analyzes physical properties of bunker sand
101 Travels with Terry: Equipment ideas
101 -Check it out
101 -Marking the green
102 Tournament insider: Planning a smooth operation
102 -[Accommodating excessive amounts of lawn mowers]
104 Classifieds
106 Ad index
108 Parting shots: Excellent Orlando adventure
   
 
Builder Excellence Awards
B1 Cover
B3 [Introduction]
B3 From the GCBAA
B4 2008 Affinity Award winner: A river runs through it: A stream dictates the restoration of a historic course in Pennsylvania
B10 2008 Legacy Award winner: Capturing the essence of the past: The OSU Scarlet Course renovation reflects Alistair MacKenzie's intentions
B18 2008 Heritage Award winner: Going all in: Members take a risk after a hurricane and rebuild their course to revitalize their club
B26 2008 Creative Award winner: A Cinderella story: An innovative development team transforms a degraded site into a USGA championsip [championship] course

April

Volume 20, No. 4 Full Issue pdf (24.8 Mb)
Page Sections/Selected Titles
1 Cover
4 Table of contents
6 Editorial: A healthier you
7 Calendar of events
10 Assistant's view: Lend a helping hand
12 Design concepts: Smart irrigation investments
14 Advancing the game: Beware of (some) G.M.S
16 Marketing your course: Interpret market research
18 Consumer research: Barriers to play
20 Owner profile: Lunatic on the Links: Charlie Birney swings into his new role as the NGCOA president
26 Career profile: Still in the thick of it: After almost 20 years as a superintendent, Quent Baria now works on the supply side of the business
39 Bunker management: Try to achieve perfection: Drainage is the key to maintaining consistent, playable bunkers
48 Employee communication: ¿Habla español?: Tips to learn Spanish for turf
54 Personnel management: A well-oiled machine: Consider these tips for managing superintendents and their crews to keep your organization running smoothly
62 Professional development: Closing the knowledge gap: A detailed analysis pinpoints critical areas of improvement
68 Course construction: The fruits of philanthropy: A foundation funds improvement of a 40-year-old muni course
76 Research: Keep in check: Quality control is paramount when conducting pesticide runoff experiments
84 Tournament insider: Noteworthy show products
85 Travels with Terry: Equipment ideas
85 -Weigh it down
85 -Sweep it in
86 Classifieds
87 Ad index
88 Parting shots: Reinventing yourself

May

Volume 20, No. 5 Full Issue pdf (30.8 Mb)
Page Sections/Selected Titles
1 Cover
4 Table of contents
8 Editorial: Where the power should be
10 Letters to the Editor
12 Assistant's view: A call for protocol
14 Design concepts: Renovation considerations
16 Advancing the game: The walkable walk
18 Human resources: Increase informal feedback
20 Equipment management: Hiring a good technician
22 Consumer research
24 Superintendent profile: The big cheese retires: After 35 years on the job, Wisconsin's Monroe Miller plans to move on
34 Career profile: Making his mark: Jon Lobenstine changes the face of municipal courses in Maryland
40 Operations management: A balancing act: Owners wrestle with operational wants and needs
46 Facility operations: Define your niche: Facilities should determine what they do best, set themselves apart from the competition and market themselves for success
56 Course construction: Annandale's overhaul: Billy bunkers and hybrid bluegrass highlight the refurbishment of the old California course
66 Turfgrass management: Get to the core of it: Aerification improves root zones, stress tolerance and firms greens
70 Research: How they measure up: Lab study analyzes physical properties of bunker sand
80 Product focus: Construction equipment: Equipped for perfection: Connecticut club perpetually improves its golf course
84 Tournament insider: Mowing-pattern appeal
84 -[Diamond-cutting pattern at Pebble Beach]
84 -[Direction of cutting for teeing grounds]
84 -[Set-up requirements for the LPGA]
84 -[Making a great first impression at club invitationals]
86 Travels with Terry: Equipment ideas
88 Classifieds
89 Ad index
90 Parting shots: A tale of two C.E.O.s

June

Volume 20, No. 6 Full Issue pdf (27.2 Mb)
Page Sections/Selected Titles
1 Cover
4 Table of contents
8 Editorial: A united public relations wave
10 Assistant's view: Ensure employee motivation
12 Design concepts: Three messages for you
14 Advancing the game: Easy talk, difficult walk
16 Marketing your course: Dwell on your business
18 Consumer research: Know your customers' buying habits
20 Superintendent profile: Motown Major man: Steve Cook prepares for the PGA Championship, discusses his career, and offers advice for younger superintendents and assistants
26 Course management
26 -Navigating political waters: No matter the structure of a club, diplomacy is the key for dealing with controversial decisions
50 -Monitoring Mother Nature: Various tools help superintendents make the most of weather while tending turf
34 Industry outlook: Looking ahead: Industry veterans discuss change needed for the future of the golf business
40 Course maintenance: Keep the flow: Maintain - or even replace - your irrigation system to prevent recurring problems
56 Course construction: Curators of the course: Tavistock Country Club restores its 1921 golf course to mint condition
64 Research: Looking for clarity: Researchers make headway detecting and treating new turf diseases
70 Product focus: Sprayers
70 -A numbers game: Director of golf course maintenance keeps two different courses in line in Virginia
74 -Spray it right: Opening his fifth golf course, Danny Gwyn relies on two intelligent machines - a turf sprayer and the human brain
76 Tournament insider: Rules for superintendents
78 Travels with Terry: Equipment ideas
78 -Roof addition
78 -Spreader protection
80 Classifieds
81 Ad index
82 Parting shots: An unbreakable bond

July

Volume 20, No. 5 [7] Full Issue pdf (32.5 Mb)
Page Sections/Selected Titles
1 Cover
4 Table of contents
6 Editorial: A silver lining
7 Letters to the Editor
7 -Calling the shots
7 -Job restlessness
10 Assistant's view: Better time management
12 Design concepts: Practice facility guidelines
14 Advancing the game: A model job description
16 Human resources: Priceless
18 Equipment management: Setting the cutting unit
20 Consumer research: International golf membership
22 Superintendent profile: Head of the class: From top student to chapter president, Joe Livingston stands out in the Lone Star state
32 Water management: Waste not, want not: Superintendents face the new realities of water quantity and quality
63 Career management: The big step up: There's a lot at stake for young assistant superintendents transitioning into a head role
72 Product focus: Seed
72 -Been there, done that: Richard Haas, CGCS, settles in Montana to perfect his grow-in know-how with cool-season grasses
75 -A-ok: In his first superintendent job, an Oregon native seeds a course close to home and reaps the rewards
78 Course construction: Polishing an old gem: A restoration at Olympia Fields refines the South Course
84 Research: What lies beneath: TDR-tension infiltrometer tests root-zone materials, monitors green performance
89 Tournament insider: Turf tips at the TPC
90 Travels with Terry: Equipment ideas
90 -Ramp it up
90 -Mix it up
92 Classifieds
93 Ad index
94 Parting shots: The future is now
   
 
Smart Irrigation
S1 Cover
S1 Table of contents
S3 Less is more: Superintendents downsize water consumption by upgrading efficiency
S10 Making history: A new superintendent facilitates a new irrigation system at the oldest 18-hole private golf course west of the Mississippi
S16 It's not a dirty word: Effluent water is becoming a more common irrigation source
S22 Water precisely: Amendments contribute to water efficiency when they fit course conditions

August

Volume 20, No. 8 Full Issue pdf (27.2 Mb)
Page Sections/Selected Titles
1 Cover
4 Table of contents
6 Editorial: Focus on opportunities
7 Letters & calendar
10 Assistant's view: Personal web site value
12 Design concepts: Should bunkers be fair?
14 Advancing the game: Mark Woodward?
16 Marketing your course: A tale of two owners
18 Consumer research: International performance
20 Industry outlook: All-inclusive: The industry pursues diversity initiatives
28 Turfgrass management: Topdressing techniques: Superintendents find success with methods beyond the book
36 Turfgrass maintenance: Weed wars: Superintendents look for ways to make herbicides more effective and affordable
42 Course renovation: Resurrecting Tillie: Architects bring A.W. Tillinghast's hell-raising hazards back to life
48 Facility operations: Invest in your facility: Targeted spending can boost cash flow and member satisfaction
52 Course construction: Reviving resort courses: Kaanapali: Resort's North and South courses were in need of CPR to win back visitors to the popular Maui destination
60 Research: Toxin trail: Four seemingly unrelated events lead to an unexpected scientific discovery
65 Product focus: Pond management
65 -Wild blue yonder: In a green-obsessed industry, estate manager Scott Resetich has learned there's no green without blue
67 -In limbo on the lakes: Two superintendents at Purgatory Golf Course suffer through scorching heat to keep on-course lakes under control
70 Tournament insider: Prepping for the Memorial
71 Travels with Terry: Equipment ideas
71 -Tow and mow
71 -Lock 'em in
72 Classifieds
73 Ad index
74 Parting shots: Dying a slow death

November

Volume 20, No. 11 Full Issue pdf (24 Mb)
Page Sections/Selected Titles
1 Cover
4 Table of contents
8 Editorial: A bad news cycle
10 Letters & calendar
10 -Association participation
12 Assistant's view: Playing for respect
14 Design concepts: Bunker liner low-down
16 Advancing the game: Life's natural order
18 Human resources: Employees: Assets not costs
20 Equipment management: Roll with it
22 Consumer research: Flatlining
24 Builder profile: Pushing dirt: Course Crafters is defying the odds in the depressed construction business by staying true to its roots in the renovation market
30 Career management: Changing roles: Managers who fill the shoes of both superintendent and pro share their stories
36 Course development: A budding builder: An Eastern European comes to the U.S. for knowledge to use in burgeoning markets
42 Crisis management: No worries: Superintendents need to have a detailed plan in place to cover all bases in case of a crisis
46 Course management: Mitigating Mother Nature: The right strategies make for successful erosion control
52 Research
52 -Out in the cold: Additives may be the answer to improving herbicide performance
57 -Impact on the business: The early bird: A fall preemergent herbicide application saves time in preparation for a busy spring
58 Product focus: Irrigation control systems: Spreading it out: The ability to purchase a new irrigation control system over three years was the key to Southern Hills' upgrade
62 Tournament insider: Tree talk
63 Travels with Terry: Equipment ideas
63 -Jack it up
63 -Hang it up
64 Classifieds
65 Ad index
66 Parting shots: Different, yet the same