Golf course tree management

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.
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Fairways, forestry and flamingos
From Greece and Oman, to the Maldives and beyond, sustainability remains a top priority for Troon International's global golf clubs.
Winter work in the mountains
Chuck Wagmiller and David Swartzel reveal tactics for using colder months wisely to ensure turf flourishes once golfers return to the beloved classic courses they maintain.
In Ian’s wake
Gulf Coast turf pro Erin Stevens recaps his prep for and recovery from the recent hurricane.
Turfheads Take Over VII: Keep writing
Share your story in our seventh annual reader-written issue — and your recipes in our second annual grilling guide.
Tartan Talks No. 68: Stephen Kay
Jim Boeheim, Herbert Warren Wind, Lady Bird Johnson, tree removal and golf course restorations all get discussed in the same podcast.
TPC Louisiana reopens after two-month closure caused by Hurricane Ida
Hundreds of trees were destroyed as winds reached 120 mph on the site of the PGA Tour’s Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
Has tree removal become an easier sell?
Agronomics, safety, playability, views and reduced maintenance costs. Calculated communication and research should create a strong case for clearing the wrong skyward hazards.
Look UP when scouting
Trees can be infected with disease, too. We turn to a variety of experienced arborists for observations and recommendations.
Tough input customers
What’s “The So What Test?” And how did identifying a solution to pass it help an Ohio sod farmer handle two major golf orders simultaneously?