Over the past decade or so, there has been a significant accumulation of research, writing, discussion and education on the subject of sustainability.

Whitten is a household name among those in the golf industry for his work at Golf Digest, but he’ll take on an even higher profile this June when the U.S. Open tees off at Erin Hills Golf Course in Erin, Wiscconsin.

Ron Whitten on his winding and wonderful career.

When combined with research and education, those factors have made your water management strategies both more effective and more admirable. Despite the advances, I do not believe the water issue will shrink in importance any time soon (short of not using any potable water).

I don’t have a maintenance facility, but I do have a few reporter pads and an email inbox that need a little tending as spring approaches. Here are a few items I cleaned out that are worthy of a mention.

It’s impossible to spend any amount of time with Dinelli and not come away inspired.

Where do you get the objective feedback from those you trust? Where do you get the inspiration to act with strength and courage?

Dick Stuntz returns to Alvamar Golf Club to redesign the course that became his second home.

The 18-hole layout located on the high plains in west-central Kansas is on the grounds of a former military fort that is listed on the National Historic Register.

The educational sessions at the Golf Industry Show are the top draw for superintendents.