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The Joys of Hickory Golf: Making the Rounds Part 15The Joys of Hickory Golf: Making the Rounds Part 15

The Joys of Hickory Golf: Making the Rounds Part 15

Hickory Club Selections (Photo Courtesy of Jim Davis) This column features recollections of the author’s 34 years as a golf…

4 years ago
Little Mountain Country Club: Details That Make a Good Golf Course Even BetterLittle Mountain Country Club: Details That Make a Good Golf Course Even Better

Little Mountain Country Club: Details That Make a Good Golf Course Even Better

Ask golfers in northeastern Ohio about Little Mountain Country Club, and they’ll tell you, “At Little Mountain, a good time…

4 years ago
Program Protects Salmon Streams on Golf CoursesProgram Protects Salmon Streams on Golf Courses

Program Protects Salmon Streams on Golf Courses

Stewardship Partners, a nonprofit organization based in Seattle, has grown into a model program that provides services and guidelines designed…

4 years ago
Meet the Par-3 Templates of Macdonald, Raynor, and BanksMeet the Par-3 Templates of Macdonald, Raynor, and Banks

Meet the Par-3 Templates of Macdonald, Raynor, and Banks

The hottest trend in golf design right now is to recreate the strategies and designs of the greatest and most…

4 years ago
From Apprentice to Senior VP: Meet ARDA’s Emerging LeaderFrom Apprentice to Senior VP: Meet ARDA’s Emerging Leader

From Apprentice to Senior VP: Meet ARDA’s Emerging Leader

To rise from an entry-level apprentice program to senior vice president in just eight years is an achievement in any…

4 years ago
No Skiing, No Problem for I-90 Public Golfers This SpringNo Skiing, No Problem for I-90 Public Golfers This Spring

No Skiing, No Problem for I-90 Public Golfers This Spring

I call it the “I-90 Effect:” when a blizzard materializes out of nowhere, creating white-out conditions anywhere between Cleveland and…

4 years ago
How A Minnesota Golf Course Superintendent Makes Maintenance Work FunHow A Minnesota Golf Course Superintendent Makes Maintenance Work Fun

How A Minnesota Golf Course Superintendent Makes Maintenance Work Fun

Golf Course Superintendent Matt Cavanaugh is a self-professed goofball. He’s also educated, accomplished, and has an extensive golf industry background.…

4 years ago
New Book Helps Golf Course Superintendents & Green CommitteesNew Book Helps Golf Course Superintendents & Green Committees

New Book Helps Golf Course Superintendents & Green Committees

As noted below, the title of this tidy book is rather cumbersome. But, with only a page or two devoted…

4 years ago
Golf Course Trades Interview with New GCSAA President Mark JordanGolf Course Trades Interview with New GCSAA President Mark Jordan

Golf Course Trades Interview with New GCSAA President Mark Jordan

Golf undoubtedly helped lead America’s spiritual recovery from Coronavirus. With Covid protections baked into the sport naturally, people flocked to…

4 years ago
The Memorable Dr. Joe: Making the Rounds Part 14The Memorable Dr. Joe: Making the Rounds Part 14

The Memorable Dr. Joe: Making the Rounds Part 14

This column features recollections of the author’s 34 years as a golf writer. These installments stem from his many travels…

4 years ago