John Niemiec, 39-year equipment manager at Wisconsin's Westmoor Country Club, is making efforts to bring more people into the industry through his work with a youth robotics club, producing great results. Hear from him today on SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio ’s “Katrek & Maginnes on Tap.”

Enrollment for the 2025-2026 UW-Madison Turfgrass Apprenticeship Program that begins in November is now open! The class is capped at 22 students and we already had 5 enroll over the weekend! Doug Soldat For more info: turf.wisc.edu/tap/ To enroll: charge.wisc.edu/plantpath/appr…

Nevermind the heavy snow falling outside--it's nice and cozy inside South Hills Golf & CC for our Spring (?) Business and Educational Meeting. We have a tremendous turnout in spite of the less than ideal weather.

We have nearly 40 equipment managers at Hawks Landing Golf Club today for our hydraulics seminar. It's great to see this group that it so vital to their courses continue to grow!

Congrats to members on EMCP accomplishments: Level 2 Brad Klausing – Moraine Country Club John Niemiec – Westmoor Country Club Rich Syty – Chenequa Country Club Jose Mendez – B.H. Tahoe Kevin Floyd – ULGC Learn how the EMCP program can advance your career:

The snow is (slowly) melting up north, and Kurt Hockemeyer and I will be holding a virtual snow mold field day at Marquette Golf Club on 4/17 at 10:00 AM EST to discuss the results. For more information on how to participate please visit: tdl.wisc.edu/snow-mold-fiel…

We're back at X-Golf at American Family Field to watch the Brewers take on the Tigers. Tailgating indoors while playing golf sure beats battling the cold wind!

Support turfgrass research at UW-Madison by bidding on a host of outstanding (and exclusive) golf deals now through April 28. WSGA Golf Wisconsin PGA Paul Seifert m.biddingforgood.com/auctions/34178…

Today, we have the privilege of hosting the state career development event for nursery and landscape. As part of the curriculum, the 12 teams present studied our BMP manual, and we hope that there are a few future superintendents in the group!

The only thing better than yesterday's sold-out Super/Pro event was the roar heard after Aaron Hansen's ace! Thanks to everyone who came out to the River Club of Mequon and especially to host superintendent Kyle Dawson and his crew for the great early season conditions.

On this Friday night, we take a look back 📸 at the WPGA Wisconsin GCSA Premier Golf and Utility Vehicles, Inc. Super-Pro on Wednesday. It was another great day with a great group of attendees. Plenty of camaraderie and laughs were had throughout the chilly day. It is always fun to see some of the spots

Zach Reineking (Zach Reineking), is the director of course maintenance at Erin Hills Golf Course in Erin, Wis. The 22-year GCSAA member will be hosting the @USWomensOpen next week while also celebrating his 20th year at Erin Hills. Hear from him coming up soon on SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio’s

The third time was the charm! With a score of 10-6, the WGCSA finally conquered our rivals Chris Aumock on a chilly day at La Crosse CC, & the prestigious cup cutter trophy will be ours for at least the next year. Thanks to all who made this edition of the Border Battle a great one.

The USGA honors Erin Hills Golf’s Zach Reineking with EJ Marshall Platter for job well done preparing the course for @USWomensOpen.

Despite a brief rain delay after 9 holes, we had a great time University Ridge Golf Course yesterday for our June golf event. Phil Davidson and his staff had the course in terrific condition as always. Thanks to all who made the trip!

As of today we only have 7 spots left in our 2025-2026 Turfgrass Apprenticeship Program. If you or a staff member are interested in advancing their turf career give this program a look! turf.wisc.edu/tap/ To enroll: charge.wisc.edu/plantpath/appr…

The Turfgrass Diagnostic Lab will be CLOSED from July 10th until July 21st so that Kurt Hockemeyer and I can attend the International Turfgrass Research Conference. Any samples received during this time will be discarded. Please plan accordingly! tdl.wisc.edu/2025/05/13/the…

One of these products is working, and the other isn't. Find out which one is working by attending the Wisconsin Turfgrass Summer Field Day on August 5th! For more details and to register: wisconsinturfgrassassociation.org/wisconsin-turf…

Congratulations to John Niemiec, EM at Westmoor Country Club in Brookfield, Wisc., on achieving the CTEM designation — the highest recognition that can be achieved by turf EM professionals. Learn more about how the CTEM program can advance your career: gcsaa.org/ctem

It's a beautiful at the OJ Noer Turfgrass Research Facility for the annual Wisconsin Turfgrass Association's Summer Field Day. With the warm, wet weather that we've had this year, there is plenty for the UW Turf team to talk about.