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We Bought A Golf Course
On February 2, 2021, the Pontiac City Council voted to purchase the Pontiac Elks Club property. In Illinois, golf unofficially begins in mid-March, weather-dependent, which gave us roughly two months to open the facility as a public golf course.
Play Your Part
There are approximately 39,000 golfing landscapes globally. Because the sport is played outdoors, we all have a duty to be responsible custodians of the land.
A Four-Project Approach
Over the last several decades, neighborhoods in north Denver have experienced numerous flooding events, causing damage to properties and infrastructure, due to an inadequate drainage system. These neighborhoods are located within the Montclair Basin, an approximately nine-square-mile area that lacks a clear path for water to drain into the South Platte River.
Golf Course Pumps
A pump is one of the more expensive components of a golf course or parks sprayer. It also can cause the most problems if not treated properly, although most of these can be avoided with a little attention.
Data-Driven Possibilities
Recreational areas bring communities together. They are shared spaces in which to play, to connect with each other, and to take a moment to slow down.
USGA Funding $1.9M In Golf Course Sustainability Research Grants For 2020
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. – Continuing its 100-year commitment to providing scientific innovations for the golf industry, the USGA will fund 73 separate research grants totaling nearly $2 million in 2020 as part of its
Delicate Yet Deliberate
The city of Tumwater in Washington is showcasing its largest community asset to more than just golfers, and it’s working! Tumwater Valley Municipal Golf Club is home to 18 holes of championship play. The challenging course
Sowing The Seeds Of Success
Turf grass-maintenance programs vary greatly from region to region, depending on soil types and turf grass species. The following maintenance program is based on native clay soil fairways/tee boxes
Golf Courses
Many parts of the world are suffering from drier conditions, with water becoming scarce and more precious. There are challenges ahead without question, but there is evidence that these challenges can
Overuse And Neglect
Much press is given to golf courses--the turf, the landscaping, the architecture of the clubhouse, even the layout of the pro shop. And those are all essential parts of the experience for players.
Golfing Strong
While Nashville is known internationally for country music, hot chicken, and Southern hospitality, an increasing number of tourists are discovering what longtime residents have always known—the city has
Back To The Future
First, there was a vast forest punctuated with wetlands, streams, small openings, and maybe an isolated patch of prairie. The only features that would have broken the mosaic of trees were the Cuyahoga and the
Coore & Crenshaw To Receive GCBAA’s Don A. Rossi Award
Lincoln, Neb. – The architectural duo of Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw will be honored with the Don A. Rossi Award, given annually by the Golf Course Builders Association of America (GCBAA) in recognition of their
Valley Of The Eagles Golf Club Named "Best U.S. Remodel"
Elyria, Ohio – Valley of the Eagles Golf Club has been named the “Best U.S. Remodel of 2018” by GOLF Magazine in the publication’s December 2018 issue. Set on the site of the former
For The Greener Good
In an era focused on sustainability, golf courses get a bad rap. No matter how much recycled water is used, or how many drought-tolerant grasses are in place, golf courses are often panned for not being environmentally friendly.
It’s A Family Affair!
Take a look at most golf courses, and what do you see? A lot of men out golfing! The statistics may vary, but there are upwards of 25-million golfers in the United States.
The Perfect Combination
The golf industry is a tough place for smooth-sailing these days, but one military golf course is finding ways to make a name for itself, as well as form partnerships and generate much-needed revenues.
It Costs Something To Do Nothing
When John or Jane Q. Citizen tees off at the local public golf course, they usually don't think about how the course was designed; they assume design and maintenance professionals have put all that thought and work into the cou
Golf Amenities
There was a time in golf's early history, back in the 15th century, when the condition of the course was dependent on how well local Scottish farmers took care of their pastures on which the game was played.