COVID-19

Naperville CC limits employees’ exposure

April 2, 2020 By
For Naperville Country Club in Naperville, Ill., the main concern is limiting its employees’ exposure to the coronavirus, according to superintendent Kyle Barton. The precautionary measures in place at the club include disinfecting all door handles and surfaces multiple times ...

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Morning meetings at Aldarra GC are held with staff practicing “social distancing,” with the exception if two workers live together. (Photo: Sean Reehoorn)

Golf in the time of COVID-19

April 2, 2020 By
It’s an interesting experience to be a superintendent in the time of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus. There’s no denying the implications this virus has had for golf tournaments around the globe. Superintendents in the U.S. are doing the ...

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A letter to the course during COVID-19

April 2, 2020 By
Carlos Arraya writes a “letter to the golf course” explaining that turf managers and superintendents will do their best to keep golf courses functional during the coronavirus pandemic. Dear Golf Course, As I wake and my eyes open, several thoughts ...

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PGA Tour cancels 4 events

April 1, 2020 By
The PGA Tour has canceled four more events: RBC Heritage (April 13-19); Zurich Classic of New Orleans (April 20-26); Wells Fargo Championship (April 27-May 3); and AT&T Byron Nelson (May 4-10). The PGA Championship (May 14-17) has been postponed for a later ...

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How Pinehurst Resort is responding to COVID-19

April 1, 2020 By
Bob Farren, Pinehurst Resort’s director of golf course maintenance, likens the situation surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak to the Sept. 11 attacks. “When that happened, that was kind of a different situation, but it happened and then everyone was emotionally drained ...

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National Club Association provides COVID-19 resources

April 1, 2020 By
The National Club Association’s new Coronavirus Resource Center contains vital information in areas such as Workforce, Health & Safety and Emergency Legislation, and includes guidance from trusted sources, FAQs from industry experts, template communications for clubs and much more. The NCA ...

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