Synthetic Greens for Hong Kong Course
A synthetic course constructed by Southwest Greens, credit: southwestgreens.com Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club, located on the shores of Hong Kong, will have a six hole course featuring…
The Stewards of Turf Blog
Rio's Olympic Turf Grass
Rio's Olympic golf course. The vibrant green strain of zoysia growing on the fairways, roughs and tee-boxes of the 7,290-yard, par 71 course in Rio de Janeiro first sprouted in Poteet, Texas.…
Longevity in Public Golf
While the opportunity to expand or upgrade infrastructure is enticing, setting aside resources for unforeseen expenses-- such as solving drainage or irrigation issues or fixing outdated or obsolete…
Lifelong Advocates Bring Message to Capitol Hill
Michael Upchurch and Brian Stiehler, golfers since their youth and members of GCSAA, will be traveling to Washington, D.C., on May 18 as part of GCSAA's National Golf Day contingency. "I am a firm…
Open Letter on Aggressive Cleats
Image via usga.org To those active on social media sites, or those involved in turf management, the emergence of aggressive plastic cleats is no news, but Pat Jones, writing for Golf Course…
Water Consumption in CA
Image via 4pictures.zimbio.com Reducing total acreage of grass and using recycled water are two methods CA golf courses have used to reduce water consumption. But high temperatures and…