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Upswing in American Golf Course Construction Gains Momentum: Making the Rounds – Installment 27Upswing in American Golf Course Construction Gains Momentum: Making the Rounds – Installment 27

Upswing in American Golf Course Construction Gains Momentum: Making the Rounds – Installment 27

This column features recollections of the author’s 36 years as a golf writer. These installments stem from his many travels…

1 year ago
Forecast 2024: Navigating a Tricky Economic TerrainForecast 2024: Navigating a Tricky Economic Terrain

Forecast 2024: Navigating a Tricky Economic Terrain

Abstract: High interest rates and slower economic growth will put increasing pressure on business profits in 2024. The good news…

1 year ago
Get to Know Kevin Lutz of Cabarrus Country ClubGet to Know Kevin Lutz of Cabarrus Country Club

Get to Know Kevin Lutz of Cabarrus Country Club

Kevin Lutz of Cabarrus Country Club Though he grew up on a farm in Indiana, Kevin Lutz wasn’t keen on…

1 year ago
The Player Course: Geneva National’s Top BillingThe Player Course: Geneva National’s Top Billing

The Player Course: Geneva National’s Top Billing

Over the years, Geneva National Resort & Club has become one of my absolute favorite golf resorts in the state…

2 years ago
Wild Rock: Wisconsin’s Most Underrated Public Golf CourseWild Rock: Wisconsin’s Most Underrated Public Golf Course

Wild Rock: Wisconsin’s Most Underrated Public Golf Course

I have played Wild Rock a few times over the years. The most recent time was for the 2018 Wisconsin…

2 years ago
Get to Know Chris Vincent of Precision LabsGet to Know Chris Vincent of Precision Labs

Get to Know Chris Vincent of Precision Labs

After serving more than 20 years as golf course superintendent at The Reserve at Lake Keowee in Sunset, S.C., in…

2 years ago
A Golfer’s Paradise: Exploring the Big Canoe Golf Course with Superintendent Lydell Mack, CGCSA Golfer’s Paradise: Exploring the Big Canoe Golf Course with Superintendent Lydell Mack, CGCS

A Golfer’s Paradise: Exploring the Big Canoe Golf Course with Superintendent Lydell Mack, CGCS

Nestled in the heart of North Georgia lies a golfer's paradise, the Big Canoe Golf Course, a 27-hole championship course…

2 years ago
A Passion for Turfgrass: An Interview with a Golf Course SuperintendentA Passion for Turfgrass: An Interview with a Golf Course Superintendent

A Passion for Turfgrass: An Interview with a Golf Course Superintendent

For many, a career in the golf industry is a lifelong dream, and for others, it's a path that takes…

2 years ago
Get to Know Mitchell Wilkerson of Moss Creek Golf Club  Get to Know Mitchell Wilkerson of Moss Creek Golf Club  

Get to Know Mitchell Wilkerson of Moss Creek Golf Club

Mitchell Wilkerson grew up around golf – his childhood home sat next to Lancaster Golf Club in Lancaster, S.C.  As…

2 years ago
Edward Willis Carman: A Golf Pro’s Journey from Caddie to Course BuilderEdward Willis Carman: A Golf Pro’s Journey from Caddie to Course Builder

Edward Willis Carman: A Golf Pro’s Journey from Caddie to Course Builder

Edward Willis Carman was a true pioneer in the world of golf. He was born and raised in Fairton, New…

2 years ago