Turfheads Take Over VII: Keep writing

Writing is the physical act of thinking.

Doesn’t matter whether you’re sitting at your desk and pounding out sentences on your keyboard, or curling over the kitchen counter scratching pen onto notepad, or even in bed and under the covers, thumbs flying across your phone. We think, therefore we write. We think, therefore we are.

For the seventh consecutive year, we are opening our December issue to let you think out loud and share your story — whatever you and your team might have accomplished this year, whatever lessons you want to share, whatever anything you want to share — in Turfheads Take Over. Any industry topic that you think is relevant and important is fair. Topics covered in 2021 included the financial realities facing those who want to build a career in the industry, boosting assistant superintendent engagement, a superintendent’s relationship with architects, the importance of first impressions, building a community, customer service, recruiting, the ridiculous adventure of buying a golf course, and how to know when to retire.

And you don’t need to be a superintendent or assistant to contribute. Over the last six years, architects, designers, teachers, students, researchers, consultants, owners, sports field managers, and manufacturer and distributor representatives have all landed bylines in the issue.

There is no word limit but all submissions should be at least 600 words and include accompanying photos or images, and be sent to editor-in-chief Guy Cipriano (gcipriano@gie.net) or managing editor Matt LaWell (mlawll@gie.net). If you need any help writing or editing, feel free to call or send an email. We’re happy to help you through the process.

Turfheads Take Over VII will also include the second annual Turfheads Guide to Grilling, a printed insert sponsored again by AQUA-AID Solutions and packed with recipes submitted by Golf Course Industry readers and social media followers. Recipes and images can be submitted directly on our site. Those that wind up in the cookbook will earn their grillers impressive #TurfheadsGrilling swag and an opportunity for a 2023 team cookout.

The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, Nov. 15. Keep writing.

Want to catch up on all six years of Turfheads Take Over stories?

2021 Turfheads Take Over

2020 Turfheads Take Over

2019 Turfheads Take Over

2018 Turfheads Take Over

2017 Turfheads Take Over

2016 Turfheads Take Over