Washington golf
Survival guide to maintaining a golf course without an assistant
After struggling to find a true No. 2, Ron Furlong is trying out a different approach to building a management team.
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This month on Superintendent Radio Network
Recapping a major Michigan construction project … getting to the root of tree management … talking with a trio of Pacific Northwest turf pros and a pair of Pennsylvania powerhouse equipment managers … catching up on summer travel (nearly three dozen courses?!) … and more.
Greens with Envy 61: To the Northwest he goes!
Nearly 1,000 miles of driving (plus a few flights) and eight golf course visits. Managing editor Matt LaWell provides on-the-ground perspective about the Pacific Northwest golf and turf scene.
Still special
After a pair of promotions and with a second course currently under construction, every day is a blast for Gamble Sands director of agronomy Josh Truan.
Beyond the Page 58: A PNW tripleheader
There are so many great folks up in the Pacific Northwest and we're going to share some of their stories in the months to come ... starting with a three-part podcast, dropping in and spending some time with Sean Reehoorn of Aldarra Golf Club, Steve Kealy of Glendale Country Club, and Brian Koffler of Waverley Country Club.
Smooth beginnings
What should a superintendent do during their first week, month or season at a new club? A quartet of talented turf pros share their perspective.
Another summer traffic spree
Neither golf rounds nor the year-round turf stress caused by carts are decreasing. Superintendent Ron Furlong and his peers contemplate ways to handle the dilemma.
Wonderful Women of Golf 34: Renee Geyer
Renee Geyer headed west after 13 seasons at famous Firestone Country Club. Now in her third season at Canterwood Golf & Country Club in the Pacific Northwest, she is in a professional groove.
Renee Geyer
Canterwood Golf and Country Club
Underappreciated and overly important
Superintendent Ron Furlong affectionately reflects on the green space his team manages and makes the case for why those working in the industry must savor their surroundings more.
First — and last — impressions
Entries, exits, landscape beds, and parking lots: Ron Furlong explains how seemingly little things play a big part in shaping perceptions of your course.
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