Berkshire, England: Turf managers should ensure their soils do not have excessive levels of salt in the root zone, particularly where lower quality irrigation water is used, or in coastal areas.
Arizona, United States: Shot Scope, a leading international manufacturer of GPS-based golf management systems, has become a Troon ‘Preferred Retail Partner’.
New Jersey, United States: The USGA has named St Andrews: The Road War Papers by Roger McStravick as the recipient of the 2020 Herbert Warren Wind Award.
Ohio, United States: The 36-hole Kenwood Country Club has planned a June grand re-opening for its Kendale Course, a Golden Age layout where Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design has completed a US$5 million renovation.
London, England: Golf Genius Software is providing free guidance for all clubs on getting to grips with managing events under the new World Handicap System through a free guide and webinar.
London, England: More than 60% of greenkeepers, PGA Professionals and club managers have experienced increased work-related mental health problems in the past year, a new survey by Syngenta has found.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Listeners interested in the rapid development of golf in Saudi Arabia can now get the inside track to its trail-blazing plans via Golf Saudi’s new podcast – Power of the Game.
Florida, United States: The PGA of America, in collaboration with Supreme Golf, is adding an impressive list of individual courses and multi-course operators to its new tee time booking marketplace – PGA Tee Times.
New Jersey, United States: The USGA has launched ‘Deacon’, a golf course management tool created to help operators improve the golfer experience by delivering better playing conditions while optimising and prioritising critical resource consumption.
Singapore: The mechanics of a golf club operating and managing its own retail shop will be the focus of next week’s webinar in the Asian Golf Industry Federation’s Sustainability Series.
Bogor, Indonesia: Rainbow Hills Golf Club has been commended for its efforts to support the Indonesian Government in stimulating an economic recovery in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Kansas, United States: The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America has partnered with John Deere to support the education and professional growth of assistant golf course superintendents.
Illinois, United States: To accommodate regional growth interests and opportunities, Troon has expanded and opened a new corporate office in Chicago.
New Jersey, United States: As part of its efforts to provide a pathway for people to pursue a career in golf, the USGA has fully funded more than 130 paid internships for the 2021 season.
London, England: Club Car has appointed Campey Turf Care Systems as a United Kingdom dealer for its commercial range.