TRAVELS WITH TERRY

Globetrotting consulting agronomist Terry Buchen visits many golf courses annually with his digital camera in hand. He shares helpful ideas relating to maintenance equipment from the golf course superintendents he visits — as well as a few ideas of his own — with timely photos and captions that explore the changing world of golf course management.

Heated breakdown

Greg Brandriet shares the obvious differences, unexpected challenges and nice little surprises in his transition from the Upper Midwest to the Arizona desert.

Arizona trio teams up with Troon

Rancho Mañana Golf Club, Tubac Golf Resort & Spa and Sedona Golf Resort are now all under the golf management company’s umbrella.

Arizona Biltmore’s Estates Course reopens after beautification project

Designed by Tom Lehman, the course now features nearly 6,000 additional trees, hedges, shrubs and bushes.

SaddleBrooke Two wraps up MountainView renovation

The Arizona course replaced its 27-year-old irrigation system, improved bunker complexes and removed turf.

A desert renovation

After a site visit from Jack Nicklaus, Desert Highlands is planning for a major overhaul.

Troon adds northern Arizona club to its portfolio

Flagstaff Ranch Golf Club features 21-year-old Jerry Pate-designed course.

Quarry Pines GC picks KemperSports

Designed by Brian Huntley, the Tucson public course sits on the edge of a 100-foot-deep sand and gravel quarry.

Hashtags, lights and six holes

#miniDunes preparing to open for night play inside the practice range at Arizona’s Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club.

Renovations tee off at Mesa Country Club

Golf course architect Andy Staples is working with superintendent Sergio Padilla on the course’s largest project since it opened in 1948.

Don’t call them wild hogs

Grub-loving javelina popped up all over social media after a viral golf course video showed off their handiwork. What do you need to know about them?