Tag: Tour Guide

Superintendent Ryan Gordon says hosting a successful tournament wouldn’t be possible without the help of his staff, who help maintain the Washington-based course on a daily basis. (Photo: Ryan Gordon)

How the Boeing Classic Super Ryan Gordon found his way into turfgrass management

August 7, 2023 By
Ryan Gordon, superintendent at The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge, started as a business major in college, but found his way to turfgrass management soon after. ...

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The agronomy crew at Firestone CC and how they prepare for the Kaulig Companies Championship

July 23, 2023 By and
Associate Editor Rob DiFranco goes on the green to chat with Larry Napora and Tim Gruber from the agronomy team at Firestone CC. ...

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Photo courtesy of Firestone CC

Firestone Country Club crew calls hosting the Kaulig Companies Championship their “Super Bowl”

July 13, 2023 By
The staff refers to the tournament as Firestone’s Super Bowl. Crews take time from their schedules to pitch in where they can on the South Course. ...

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Photo by Jerry Everett

Super Jerry Everett and what he changed on Pinehurst’s No. 6 Course for the 2nd U.S. Adaptive Open

July 10, 2023 By
After a successful first effort, the tournament returns to Pinehurst's No. 6 Course with a field of 96 players this July. ...

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(Photo: JR Howell)

How TPC Deere Run’s Jonathan Graham preps for his first John Deere Classic as super

June 29, 2023 By
Jonathan Graham, superintendent at TPC Deere Run, shares the difference between being a crew member vs. the super at the John Deere Classic. ...

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Host of the 2015 PGA Championship, the Straits Course at Whistling Straits uses a wax polymer on out-of-play bunker faces. (Photo: Golfdom Staff)

Chris Zugel, CGCS, shares what it’s like preparing for professional tournaments

June 27, 2023 By
Chris Zugel, director of golf course maintenance at Destination Kohler, shares his experience being involved in various professional tournaments. ...

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