While hourly wages for golf course maintenance workers have gone up in recent years, there is still a significant pay gap compared to other industries that are competing for the same workers.
"The Wage Issue in Golf Course Maintenance" 👇
Many golf course maintenance teams have been short-staffed this year, and things can get even tougher in the fall with seasonal workers gone. Here's a few ways that superintendents are managing the labor crunch.
Course accessories can cost a small fortune and they require lots of maintenance. Too many of them can also make a course look and feel cluttered. As with many things, less is usually more.
Beginning to end on a 560 ft2 tee with the @GKBmachines SANDFILLER! Nice size pile of thatch removed at 7/8” depth using 3mm blades. Appreciate you having us out @ZBTurf411. N. Idaho always treats @STECEquip well. Thanks to Steve at @PacificGolfTurf as well. @IdahoGCSA
Precision irrigation technology helps superintendents apply water only where it is needed. This is an important part of being environmentally responsible and a key to maintaining good playing conditions. #EarthDay
Winter damage at your local course can temper the excitement of Spring rounds, but patience is key to getting it back to optimal conditions.
Here’s what you need to know 👇 @USGAGrnSection
Inwood C.C. hasn’t put rakes back in their bunkers since COVID-19 started. They've had lively debates on the topic, but also seen clear benefits in pace of play & maintenance efficiency. Inwood's story provides interesting food for thought👉https://t.co/FfR4d5MlQF #GSRrewind
@WyattByrdie@dturfmarco I would love to know how this works out for you. We have a major goose problem and over the years different supers have tried many things with little success.
Most golf courses choose to mow fairways in stripes or a 50/50 pattern based on aesthetics, but what if data showed that one method was more efficient than the other? We recently studied mowing time in the two patterns and found some interesting results ➡️https://t.co/KQ61t2FO1K
I am so sick and tired of being rushed by a single who wants to play 18 holes in 45 minutes. Well over 100 players today. Presentation is name of game.
Inwood C.C. hasn’t put rakes back in their bunkers since COVID-19 started. They've had some lively debates on the topic, but also seen clear benefits in pace of play and maintenance efficiency. Inwood's story provides some interesting food for thought ➡️https://t.co/FfR4d5MlQF