Michigan State University is home to the O.J. Noer Memorial Turfgrass Collection that houses information and studies conducted by O.J. Noer. It also houses the largest turfgrass picture library.
Golf course superintendent Kyle Steidel talks to us about getting crew members and volunteers together before the week starts to tour the course and learn procedures. Jack Nicklaus makes a special appearance to pump up the crew!
Chad Mark, Director of Grounds Operations, discusses how his friend and previous owner of that title for 14 years, Paul B. Latshaw, CGCS, has helped him move into the role and prepare for the tournament.
The team at Muirfield Village Golf Club talks about the importance of the quality of cut on their greens, tees and fairways to compete at the highest level. It requires them to re-evaluate the way they do things often.
Meet Teddy! The 8 month old Border Collie at Muirfield Village Golf Club.
Equipment Manager Bill Claytor shows us his monster of a cart!
Equipment manager Bill Claytor and his assistant Ryan Emans call their shop the "Center of the Universe" because of how equipment always goes through them before and after use. The results on the course have a lot to do with the results in the shop.
Crew members talk about the much needed assistance from the volunteers for the tournament preparation and volunteers talk about the great opportunity they partake in by helping out. They all come together in different roles, with common goals.
Vice President of PGA Agronomy Phil Vermeulen talks about relationships built at tournaments and former golf course superintendent Thomas Bastis, CGCS talks about his decision to recently transition from superintendent to PGA agronomist.
Superintendents and industry reps sound off on GCSAA TV's questions!
