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Superintendent Denis Kerr Quail Lodge Golf Course

The immaculate playing conditions of our 18-hole golf course is often what draws people to play at Quail. But our…

7 years ago

Traverse City Golf and Country Club: Serving its Membership, Year after Year

Traverse City Golf and Country Club, often described as “The Gem on the Hill,” has been part of the Traverse…

7 years ago

The Future Is Here: A Technological Break-Through in Sustainable Lake & Pond Management

Algae: it comes in many forms and colors. It’s slimy, stinky and can ruin the beauty and function of your…

7 years ago

Mauget: Pioneers in Tree Injection Technology

Tucked away in a pristine valley just a few minutes from where I live, my home club boasts a beautiful…

7 years ago

Controlling Turfgrass Ant Colonies: A Catch-22 for Golf Course Superintendents

Lasius neoniger, commonly referred to as the “turfgrass ant,” is a minute (about 2 to 3 mm,), tan to black…

7 years ago

Atlantic Installations

I’m standing on the tee on a 200-yard par-3 that plays downhill to a bunker-guarded green. And, even though I’ve…

7 years ago

Catching Up with Robert Trent Jones, Jr.

When last we saw Bobby Jones, Jr. he was basking in the afterglow of a successful and memorable U.S. Open…

7 years ago

Superintendent Profile: Josh Clevenger, Claremont Country Club

Josh Clevenger How did you get your start in the golf industry? I started playing golf as a teenager and…

7 years ago

Making the Rounds Part 2

This column features the author’s recollections of his 31 years as a golf writer. These installments stem from his travels…

8 years ago

Restoring the “Old Style” Essence of Donald Ross at a Historic Golf Course

In 1909, a group of Minnesota businessmen and golfers chipped in a thousand dollars apiece to buy one option each…

8 years ago