Roughs Maintenance

Monarchs in the Rough experiencing fast start

More than 250 courses have enrolled in the program since its January launch.

Rough research

NCSU's Danesha Seth Carley identifies a few of the plant species found in Pinehurst No. 2's native roughs. Seth Carley and her research assistant, Kevin Stallings, identified more than 75 different native plant species -- and counting -- throughout No. 2.

Pinehurst partners with North Carolina State, Bayer CropScience to create more sustainable course ecosystem

Pinehurst No. 2 Restoration offers an innovative model for ecology and natural areas management.

Why tree limbs fall on your course

Why do some limbs fall in high winds or after ice storms while others merely bend? The Tree Care Industry Association provides some answers.

Taking the correct steps (Tournament insider)

Tim Moraghan answers questions about tournament preparation.

Playing rough at Oakmont (Soil amendments)

Superintendent leaves nothing to chance, even outside the fairways.

It's the conditions, stupid! (Course maintenance)

Enhancing course conditions can improve a facility’s position in the marketplace.

The sooner the better (Pesticides)

A superintendent in North Carolina takes advantage of ordering pesticides early.

Timber! (Tree management)

Selection and preparation (Course management)

How the USGA chooses championship sites and what superintendents do to accommodate the events