December 13, 2017 12:00 am
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Jeff Markow, CGCS talks about how mentoring has impacted his life and how he is passing that on to the future generation of the industry. He acknowledges that he wouldn't be where he is without his mentors and how he hopes to be able to extend a helping hand to those ready to learn.
For more on Jeff Markow and his role as a mentor, see the June issue of GCM
December 13, 2017 12:00 am
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Superintendents report for their first day on the job as a volunteers at the 2016 US Open at Oakmont in Pennsylvania. Some of the best in the country are excited to get started.
December 13, 2017 12:00 am
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Following the restoration work in 2005 that added 2 bunker fingers on both sides of the "Church Pews" put the main feature in the middle of the drive zone. Learn more about the 210 bunkers that call Oakmont home.
December 13, 2017 12:00 am
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Some of the best turf professionals in the world work together to make history. The crew of volunteers work with the Oakmont staff to iron out the creases.
December 13, 2017 12:00 am
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Historically, Oakmont has a reputation for having the fastest greens in golf that roll true. It's the Pittsburgh Poa and you can bet that the USGA is keeping an eye on the stimpmeter.
December 13, 2017 12:00 am
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One of Oakmont's many unique features is the massive 9th green. This historic green presents a challenge to players as well as the maintenance crew.
December 13, 2017 12:00 am
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Oakmont's team of turf professionals go to great lengths to maintain the dense rough to meet USGA standards, and make players take heed.
December 13, 2017 12:00 am
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Follow Oakmont's Assistant Superintendent, Mike McCormick as he patrols the course in the early hours. He's just one of the staffers managing situations so he or the team doesn't get burned by any surprises.
December 13, 2017 12:00 am
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Take a walk with Oakmont Country Club superintendent John Zimmers as he leads us through what he, his team, and his John Deere equipment go through to prepare for the 116th U.S. Open Championship.
