2013 Best of the Web

The first half of 2013 featured some great web-only articles, include an exclusive interview with John Deere's top execs, Dennis Lyon's sit-down with outgoing GCSAA president Sandy Queen, and Darren Davis's confession. Check out our top five best web-only stories.


The first half of 2013 featured some great, web-only articles, include an exclusive interview with John Deere's top execs, Dennis Lyon's sit down with outgoing GCSAA president Sandy Queen, and Darren Davis' confession. Check out our top five best web-only stories.

Don't back down

GCI's Dennis Lyon talks to outgoing GCSAA president Sandy Queen about the challenges this industry faces and and what lies ahead for the association.

Big contribution... and a bigger statement
John Deere pledges $1 million to First Tee to grow the game of golf. GCI's Pat Jones sits down with Deere's top brass to talk about it's global restructuring, serving the golf and turf market, and its plans for future industry engagement. click to continue reading

Confessions of a drain-aholic
Having installed 14 miles of subsurface drain tile on his 18-hole course, superintendent Darren J. Davis admits he may have a problem. Davis outlines the method to his madness and explains his use of stucco mesh lath during drainage installation. click to continue reading.

Value added

The value you bring to the table at your facility goes beyond just maintaining good greens. Guest columnist Larry Hirsh outlines five ways you add real value to your course. click to continue reading

A salty situation
The Old Collier Golf Club’s brackish water supply forced staff to get creative in figuring out the course’s irrigation needs.