Golf’s Outlook: Parched Turf and Water Restrictions

Owners Scramble for Solutions   Many parts of the U.S., particularly California and Nevada, have to conserve water or risk running out of an adequate drinking supply. But golf courses across the country rely on a lush, irrigated turf to attract golfers and ensure an appropriate playing surface. To remain viable, the golf industry is going to have to either dramatically curtail water use, or get the blessing of the government and public...

Potential Gig for PGA & LPGA Pros

“Get Golf Ready” Links Pros with Students   From 2009 to 2013, Get Golf Ready will be targeted to the millions of U.S. adults who have never played golf or who have minimal previous...

Golf Creates 40,000 Jobs for Virginia, Study Reveals

The Magnitude of Golf’s Economic Impact   An independent study of the impact of golf upon Virginia has established that the state's golf industry generates $3.1 billion annually of direct,...

Golf Ball Recyclers Profit during Economic Downturn

They’re On the Ball  Golfers are looking to save a dime anyway they can in a tough global economy. They want to pinch their pennies, but still indulge in their need to swing, putt, and...

Teeing Up for Success: Golf Course Superintendents Get Certified

Why Be Certified?   The superintendent of the golf course is the big cheese of the operation; he or she is trusted to manage and run the golf course successfully, from top to bottom. The...