Articles
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987Royal Dublin & St. Anne’s Make Ireland’s Bull Island a Golfer’s Haven
When Ireland’s Bull Island was built in the early 1800s, its purpose was not to house golf courses nor Dublin’s most famous...
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1.9K“The Sanctuary”
I’ve been to Mexico’s Baja Peninsula many times over the past three decades. I’ve seen it evolve from a sleepy, cult-like destination...
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1.2KTough Golf Superintendents Do!
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted golf facilities across the country in distinctly different ways. While some golf courses have been forced to...
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1.6KGolf in Big Sky Country
I’m a big fan of northwest Montana and a long-time advocate of the pristine golf found in this remote neck of the...
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1.8K118 Holes at Winged Foot West in the Club Championship
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to play a U.S. Open golf course under tournament conditions, I present my bruised ego...
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1.2KMemorable Rounds – All in One Month
On occasion, golfers encounter serendipity in various and unlikely forms. Such moments may occur while playing new and unexpectedly exciting courses, meeting...
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1.1KUpgrade Your Fountains This Spring
As golf courses are on pause this spring, now’s the time for superintendents to walk the grounds and prepare water features for...
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1.3KBody of Water, or Headache
Community water features are intended to add elegance and ambiance. However, your lake, stream, or pond can quickly become your slimiest headache....
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664Virus – so Far Anyway – Not Affecting Superintendents
The novel coronavirus outbreak that’s sweeping the world and forcing closures of public spaces, athletic events and many other activities has not...
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1.2KGolf in British Columbia
British Columbia contains a wealth of wonderful places to play golf. With a favorable U.S. dollar exchange rate, spectacular scenery, plenty of...