Day one is under way and the crew talks with GCSAA TV in how operations are going and what will make Erin Hills a true test for the maintenance crew and players alike.
Meet Dozer, Erin Hill's equipment manager's pup!
Director of Course Operations Zach Reineking and Frank Rossi, PhD discuss prepping for the U.S. Open and Zach's new tool in his arsenal; Civitas Turf Defense.
One of the many great features of Erin Hills is their erosion bunkers. We find out more on the uniqueness of their bunkers and who is maintaining them.
You can't predict mother nature, but you can do your best to be prepared for her, and the Erin Hills crew is ready for anything.
Equipment manager Tim Roddy talks about how the position of an equipment manager has evolved and how he has changed with it.
Greens may be the most important feature on a course. It is important to have knowledge and instinct when maintaining them for the 2017 U.S. Open.
Erin Hill's Assistant Mechanic Alan Knoblauch talks about his history as a farmer and how he transitioned into golf with the help of his son, who is now helping him out at the 2017 U.S. Open.
Certified Golf Course Superintendent Jon Jennings and his Senior Assistant Mike Ford talk about volunteering with the Erin Hills crew and what they are taking away from this event while prepping to host the 2018 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills.
The Erin Hills crew remembers their assistant equipment manager Juan Reyes, who they lost in March of this year because there is nothing more important than family.
