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Chuck Barber: Convert Surplus Machine into a Fairway Roller

Thu, 23 Apr 2015 13:33:56 +0000

Chuck Barber shows us how they converted two surplus fairway mowers into dedicated rollers. Presented by John Deere.

Scott Rettman: Easy, Waterproof Irrigation Map Book

Thu, 19 Feb 2015 18:33:20 +0000

Scott Rettman shows us the laminated irrigation map book they created at Walnut Creek Country Club. Presented by John Deere

East Lake Golf Club: Individual Tool Lockers

Fri, 06 Feb 2015 12:53:02 +0000

Ralph Kepple shows us the mesh tool lockers assigned to each individual on the staff at East Lake Golf Club. Presented by John Deere.

Secession Golf Club: Custom grinding stone for Max-Edge bedknives

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 10:43:51 +0000

David Prekop, equipment manager at Secession Golf Club, shows us the custom grinding stone he had fabricated for use with Toro EdgeMax bedknives.

Bernhard Grinding Tip: Proper Sequencing

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 10:38:54 +0000

Ben Taylor, Technical Training Manager for Bernhard & Co, shows us the proper way to sequence reel grinding.

Baker Hill Country Club: Classy Custom Signage

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 10:16:05 +0000

Rewind: Bob Turcotte shows us the method they use to create classy custom signage in-house.

St. Charles CC: Run AC Power from Irrigation Satellite

Thu, 30 Oct 2014 12:07:33 +0000

Chuck Barber shows us how they tapped into an irrigation satellite for AC power away from the clubhouse.

East Lake Golf Club: Roll Your Hole Out

Fri, 24 Oct 2014 17:25:18 +0000

Ralph Kepple shows us the trick they picked up from the PGA Tour to smooth cup edges and lips of replaced plugs.

Rockaway Hunt Club: Quick Modification for Tandem Trailers

Thu, 28 Aug 2014 16:17:20 +0000

Nick Brodziak shows us how a simple hole drilled in a trailer apron allows for tandem towing.

Matt Crowther, CGCS: Easy Drying of Divot Mix

Fri, 22 Aug 2014 11:53:52 +0000

Matt shows us the easy method of drying divot mix for storage prior to filling bottles or boxes at Mink Meadows Golf Club.

Rockaway Hunt Club: Aerator Modification for Maximum Benefit

Thu, 14 Aug 2014 10:17:41 +0000

Nick Brodziak explains how they customized their deep tine aerators for maximum benefit in one process.

Frank Tichenor: Spruce up on-course restrooms on the cheap

Thu, 14 Aug 2014 09:57:22 +0000

Frank Tichenor shows us how they upgraded the on-course restrooms at Forest Hill Field Club for minimal expense.

Rockaway Hunt Club: Surplus Brush Great for Incorporating Topdressing

Fri, 01 Aug 2014 10:32:27 +0000

Nick Brodziak of the Rockaway Hunting Club on Long Island discovered a new use for a surplus triplex with Broyhill brush.

Analog Record-Keeping at Rich Harvest Farms

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 20:38:44 +0000

Wil White, 2nd assistant at Rich Harvest Farms, Sugar Grove, IL, shows us how they mark all filters manually for analog backup to computer records.

Bernhard Grinding Tip: Truing up a coned reel

Fri, 11 Jul 2014 11:18:59 +0000

Ben Taylor, Technical Training Manager at Bernhard & Co., shows the proper way to true up a coned reel.

Chad Mark: Recruit High School Interns as Summer Staff

Thu, 26 Jun 2014 23:41:22 +0000

Chad Mark, 2013 TurfNet Superintendent of the Year, explains how he leverages his coaching duties at a local high school to recruit good summer help.

East Lake: Using Flags to Guide Hand Watering

Fri, 06 Jun 2014 12:50:51 +0000

Ralph Kepple explains how they mark greens with flags to denote hand watering requirements at East Lake Golf Club.

Individual Tool Lockers at East Lake Golf Club

Tue, 27 May 2014 21:56:36 +0000

Ralph Kepple, CGCS, shows us the individual tool lockers used at East Lake to enforce accountability with employees.