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It's All About Patience

Ask any superintendent in the northeast what the most challenging part of the spring is, and they will undoubtedly mention mother nature. And they all know there is no beating mother nature—the weather moves at its own speed and makes its own rules. The only thing we can do at times is be patient.

Winterkill on Golf Courses

Winterkill prevention provides a unique challenge for superintendents. Unlike a disease where one pathogen will attack roots or produce specific superficial identifying marks on the surface that can usually be controlled with sound science and cultural practices, winterkill can result from multiple weather-related physiological factors. There is no way of preventing every scenario.

New Season, New Challenges

Another golf season is upon us. Superintendents and their staffs are busy finishing up projects and prepping the course for play. Golf is absolutely booming, and many area courses saw a record number of rounds in 2021. This much needed golf boom has also come with many challenges for superintendents.

Superintendent Communication Through Technology

Effective and timely communication with staff, club officials, and golfing patrons has never been more critical to a well-run operation and ultimately, golfer satisfaction. There are several key areas where technology has created less confusion and a clear understanding of what’s happening on the course for golfers and superintendents alike.

Pollinator Promotion

Golf courses receive a lot of attention for their application of chemicals-particularly insecticides and their impact on pollinators. Much of the attention is ill contrived and misconceived and can be easily mitigated by making applications in accordance with best management practices.