Posted on October 26th, 2017EAST LANSING, MI – Kevin McKinley, Golf Director at Treetops Resort, and newly inducted Michigan PGA President, has captured the 2017 Michigan Section PGA Golf Professional of the Year award. This prestigious honor is awarded to the professional that has demonstrated outstanding qualit…
Posted on October 26th, 2017Welcome to the 2018 Michigan Turfgrass ConferenceJanuary 3 – 5, Kellogg Hotel & Conference CenterThis marks the 88th year that the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation has hosted the conference and this year’s assembly has something for everyone. Our Educational Sessions in…
Posted on October 26th, 2017By Bob Vavrek, regional director, Central Region
Look out for grub damage later than usual this fall. Remember, controlling grubs is easier than repairing the damage done by animals looking for a feast.
Affordable and effective are two terms that come to mind when most turf managers consider using …
Posted on October 23rd, 2017By John Daniels, agronomist, Central Region
Fall armyworm infestations have the capability to take out turf overnight.
High populations of fall armyworms recently have been seen damaging bermudagrass in areas of Texas and Oklahoma. Sites that received ample rainfall or irrigation during Sept…
Posted on October 16th, 2017GCSAA has partnered with Nufarm to offer the EXCEL Leadership Program for assistant golf course superintendents. EXCEL offers leadership training for personal, career and community/industry stewardship.EXCEL_logo_final_RGBThe name EXCEL represents the education, cross training, comm…
Posted on October 12th, 2017By NATASHA BLAKELY
The Associated Press
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (AP) — With equipment that wasn’t working, unplayable turf and tall grass, Custer Greens Golf Course was sitting useless by the Battle Creek VA Medical Center.There are all kinds of shows dedicated to fixer-uppers on telev…