While the use of sand – and the base layers underneath – may not be the most visible part of a pitch system, it can have a significant impact on performance and playability. © Michal / Adobe Stock. Un ...

Applying relatively small amounts of sand to putting greens on a frequent basis is one of the most important practices superintendents use to create smooth, firm putting surfaces. The disruption to ...

The dream of the Woodburn Golf Club started in 1924 by Vance Yoder and a bunch of his golf buddies who wanted their own place to play. Ninety years ago, Woodburn golfers drove to Salem to play. “Those ...

Bunkers are an important part of golf and the subject of much discussion among golfers and golf course decision-makers. The design, location and construction method contribute to the daily condition ...

Even for golfers who have played their own home course a thousand times, a familiarity with tee shots, approaches, putting and avoiding hazards is only a small piece of what they really confront. Most ...