@OSCTurfgrass

OSC Turf Technical Rep, Superintendent - 22 yrs, Assistant Super - 8 yrs, London/Windsor Ont. Canada

Joined October 2012
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5 Ways To Make Life Easier for a Golf Course Superintendent usga.org/content/usga/home-p…

5 Ways To Make Life Easier for a Golf Course Superintendent

As golfers, we get to have fun playing the courses that superintendents work so hard to take care of. The least we can do is try to make their jobs a little easier!

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After a long summer of heavy play, some tees are definitely showing the scars. There are several key factors that drive divot recovery and a few easy ways for golfers to help the healing process 👇

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Start Early. Stay Ahead. Get a head start on turf health this spring with AQUA-AID Solutions’ patented, research-backed surfactants! In this video, @TurfTechGuy breaks down why timing is everything — and uses a slinky analogy you won't forget. 🎥 Watch the video now and get ahead this season! #SolutionsPeople #TurfTipTuesday #WaterManagement #Surfactants #SoilHealth #SpringTurfCare #StartEarlyStayAhead
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To get the most from each putting green aeration event, consider making multiple passes in different directions. The recovery time may be similar to a single pass and you can get more sand into the profile 👇

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No golfer likes seeing aerated greens, but the short-term disruption means healthier greens that play better in the long run. Check out this video for a closer look at the reasons behind aeration 👇
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Have you ever wondered why superintendents topdress the greens with sand? We've got some answers 👇
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The course conditions seen during televised golf can leave golfers with some pretty grand ideas for their home courses. It's important to remember that the conditions we see on TV require more than meets the eye, and more than most budgets have to give 👇

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Select the cheapest trees you can find. Don’t worry about how big trees will be in the future. If you think a hole is too easy, plant trees to fix it. For these and other great tips on how to ruin a golf course with trees 👇 #GSRrewind

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While hourly wages for golf course maintenance workers have gone up in recent years, there is still a significant pay gap compared to other industries that are competing for the same workers. "The Wage Issue in Golf Course Maintenance" 👇

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Most golf course superintendents are accustomed to doing their work without much fanfare, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't try to show our appreciation for all they do. Here's 3 ways to #ThankASuper #ThankAGreenkeeper

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Collar dams are an unfortunate byproduct of beneficial aeration and topdressing. Eliminating them will improve surface drainage, putting green health, and playability.

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Heat and lack of rain has returned to may parts of the country. For cool season #turf managers we are heading into an important time of year. Ensure you are providing plant available water without sacrificing play. #golf #sportsturf
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Happy #LaborDay and a big thank you to all the golf course maintenance teams who work hard on holidays, weekends, and throughout the year to make sure we have great conditions to enjoy!
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Course accessories can cost a small fortune and they require lots of maintenance. Too many of them can also make a course look and feel cluttered. As with many things, less is usually more.

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Aeration season is in full swing in many parts of the country. While this practice may be unpopular with golfers, the benefits are worth the temporary disruption.

Why Do Golf Courses Aerate Putting Greens?

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Ambassador team have @ambassadorgolf dialed for @PGATOURCanada – at Windsor, Ontario
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Bunker sand will never be totally consistent throughout a golf course, there are simply too many variables involved 👇
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Putting green conditions will inevitably change throughout the day for various reasons. Some factors are beyond our control, but something as simple as walking carefully can help keep the greens more consistent ➡️bit.ly/3LZ6ltE
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