by Statewide Turf Equipment | Oct 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
After an enjoyable evening Saturday night, the group woke up to sunshine and a full Irish breakfast in the Grand Canal Hotel. We had an early departure at 8:30 to visit Malahide Castle, which has been occupied by the Talbot family for over 800 years. The entire group...
by Statewide Turf Equipment | Oct 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
There is an old saying that goes like this: The owner of our course has deep pockets (a lot of money). Unfortunately, his pockets are so deep he can’t reach the money! Every golf course superintendent has encountered a few setbacks when asking for a budget increase....
by Statewide Turf Equipment | Oct 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
Here are a few tips to make sure that this winter, your course is covered. CLICK HERE to read the rest of this article. ]]>
by Statewide Turf Equipment | Oct 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
Low-nitrogen fertility in the fall has emerged due to heavy emphasis on potassium and the fear of creating turf that is too succulent, says Dr. Raymond Snyder, director of agronomy for Harrell’s. “This has resulted in too little nitrogen applied in the fall period,”...
by Statewide Turf Equipment | Oct 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
Saturday, Portmarnock, Co.Dublin, IE — “There’s no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothes.” That was Josh Webber’s admonishment to the group as rain set in for the morning round at Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links. Nine hearty souls braved the...
by Statewide Turf Equipment | Oct 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
Donabate/Portmarnock, Co.Dublin, IE — The advance crew (Wally and Dennis Gresham, Mark Hoban, Jake Coldiron and myself) arrived in Dublin Thursday morning. With rain forecasted for the full group’s first round at the Island Golf Club on Friday morning,...
by Statewide Turf Equipment | Oct 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
Join us from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. EDT Thursday, Nov. 1 for a free webinar with superintendents who’ve successfully made the jump through a franchise opportunity. The webinar will describe the experiences of Brandon Burns and Luke McGhee, and present details about...
by Statewide Turf Equipment | Oct 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
On a trip like this, getting there is half the fun – NOT! As the person in charge of the trip I feel it’s necessary to get to our destination a day early just to be there despite any contingencies along the way. With three other participants coming from Atlanta we...
by Statewide Turf Equipment | Oct 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
In this episode of Rockbottum Radio — rated IM for Immature Audiences Only — the Pro shop gets raided by the Empire’s Praetorian Guard, Willy visits with Buddy at the Turf Care shop, and Momma takes the gang to the feed store, leaving Old Booferd in...
by Statewide Turf Equipment | Oct 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
As each of our riding reel mowers (greens, tees and collars, fairway, and rough) finish mowing for the last time, I bring them through the shop and take the reels off. The loose parts get put in a soup can that rides on the floor boards. That way the parts I will need...
