By WCTA staff
One important but often undersold benefit of actively managed turf has been highlighted by the unprecedented and inescapable heat wave being experienced in western Canada. That is, a turf system’s cooling effect of the surrounding air as the grass transpires.
By Jerry Rousseau
During our 2017 field day hosted by Tab Buckner and the Township of Langley, Ross Rivers Enterprises provided a brief fraise mowing demonstration. As far as I knew, it was the first time most of us in attendance were seeing this seriously destructive but impressive cultural practice in person. I’d describe it as coordinated sod removal by force without the need to pick-up those annoying rolls.
via BCLNA
It's that time of year again to begin preparing for another season of Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) eradication. Equip yourself with the latest information by watching the BCLNA's annual Japanese Beetle Landscape Technical Session.
During the annual SportBC awards held in March of this year, after a delay due to COVID-19 from 2020, the very first ‘Delivering On Diversity’ award was handed out by the Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture & Sport, the Honourable Minister Melanie Mark.
Read more: British Columbia Golf Receives Inaugural Delivering On Diversity Award
Via TSN
May 13, 2021
By Bob Weeks
Carrie Julie tries not to look at the clock anymore, but it’s difficult. Every nine minutes that ticks by means the loss of revenue for her golf course. For her business. It’s revenue that can’t be made up and it comes at a crucial time of year for her and every golf course operator in Ontario.
Read more: Business of Golf Taking a Hit with Ontario Lockdown