Congratulations, avid golfers! We have officially made it to September and the worst of the summer heat is behind us. This year has certainly provided us with some unpredictable weather extremes. Now I know we are all looking forward to some amazing golf course conditions this fall. I also know the last thing you want to think about is turf/lawn …
Welcome, avid golfers, to the August edition of Ask the Superintendent. It is customary this time of the year that I share tips and facts about working and playing in the heat, and I certainly want everyone to play lots of golf and work safely when you are outside. So please check the AVIDGOLFER archives for the heat stress-related articles; …
Welcome, avid golfers, to some of the longest daylight days of the year! June is a great month for getting in at least 36 holes per day. Thus, the question that I get most often this time of year is when is the longest daylight day of the year? Most golfers are aware that this mystical and scientific day is …
Since the earliest days of golf, this question has recurred, “What are my responsibilities as a golfer to maintain the golf experience?” This question is so big and so misunderstood that I reached out to my good friend at TPC Craig Ranch, Mike Kiesling, Director of Golf, to help us answer the question. It seems that beyond the core philosophy …
Happy New Year, avid golfers! January is often a cold and transition month for all of us who maintain golf courses and green spaces. However, one thing that jumps out this time of year (did you set any personal goals or resolutions?) is that we are setting goals, planning the work and aligning the budgets to the work for the …
Happy Holidays, avid golfers! We have made it to the last month of the year and, as golfers, we know that on December the 21st we mark the shortest daylight day of the year. After that, we start gaining a bit of extra daylight every day, and that means more golf. This time of year, I have historically been covered …
Welcome to November, avid golfers, and be sure to get in as much golf as you can before we have the dreaded first frost of the season which usually lands in mid- to late-November in DFW. That said, here is a reminder that if you walk on frosted greens, it will damage the greens. So be aware of the frost …
We have arrived at the toughest, hottest part of the golf season and no matter what plantings and turf you have, you know that water management in July is critical for success, August is just around the corner, but smart watering now is paramount to protecting your green assets. This year has been quite a test for lawns and landscapes …
Greetings avid golfers, and welcome to the 100+ days of fun that we call summer. For the detailed conscious among us, summer 2023 officially starts on June 21, on the longest daylight day of the year – or the summer solstice. You should most certainly plan on getting in 36 holes on that day, as it is considered in some …
Welcome back avid golfers. Can we all agree that it’s nice to see the month of May! We posted another Jeckell and Hyde winter with a Polar Vortex followed by dry 80-degree highs, followed by snow/sleet, followed by tornados. In summary, it was yet another tough winter on plants and green assets of both clubs and homeowners. Now it’s finally …
