Super Secrets w/ Josh Sens

Inside California’s Furnace Creek | Super Secrets

You wouldn’t expect to find a golf course in North America’s hottest, driest climate but Josh Sens is heading to Death Valley to uncover just that.

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rodney lingle and mach 1 grass at streamsong — He invented a groundbreaking grass. But his golf impact didn’t end there
Known for his innovative turf-care inventions, Rodney Lingle also made a profound impact as a mentor to the next generation in his trade. By: Josh Sens February 5, 2025

An elaborate backyard putting green. — Want to build a backyard putting green? Here are 4 key considerations
A lot of golfers dream of having a backyard putting green, but few know what it takes to make that a reality. By: Josh Sens October 9, 2024

Ground under repair on a golf course. — 8 thankless golf-course superintendent duties that you should thank them for
From algae removal to armadillo abatement, a superintendent handles countless crucial duties beyond cutting and watering grass. By: Josh Sens September 11, 2024

furnace creek golf course — How this course survives in one of the hottest spots on earth
At Furnace Creek Golf Course in Death Valley, Calif., temps routinely run well into the triple digits. Here’s how the crew beats the heat. By: Josh Sens August 16, 2024

Jack Russell Terrier pissing in the park on the grass. — Dog pee damaging your lawn? Here’s what to do when your pooch takes relief
Among the many pests that can damage your grass: dog pee. Here, according to a superintendent, is how to get ahead of the problem. By: Josh Sens August 2, 2024

A frustrated man mowing a lawn — A homeowner wonders why his grass won’t grow. A superintendent has ideas
On a tree-shaded site in Rochester, N.Y., a homeowner can’t get grass to grow. But a golf course superintendent has some tips. By: Josh Sens July 26, 2024

A homeowner mowing an overgrown lawn. — 4 crucial lawn-care tips, according to turf experts at the USGA
The people who help prepare golf courses for major championships know quite a bit about lawn-care, too. Here’s their advice. By: Josh Sens July 5, 2024

clock on a golf course — Golf courses have a tee time problem. This startup is helping to solve it
Like a lot of golfers in the L.A. area, Jake Gordon struggled to get tee times. Unlike a lot of others, he developed a better way to book. By: Josh Sens October 9, 2024

Zablocki golf course — What saved this cute golf oasis? Money from a surprising source
This municipal pitch-n-putt needed a change. The COVID pandemic arrived, and federal funding gave it a new lease on life. By: Sean Zak September 19, 2024

the 18th hole at chaska town course. — The *other* U.S. Amateur course is a popular muni you need on your radar
Hazeltine will host the 2024 U.S. Amateur, but the stroke-play co-host, Chaska Town Course, is a muni that should be on your radar. By: Josh Berhow August 12, 2024

bethpage black no. 17 — To protect its tee sheets, a famous NY muni system cracks down on bad actors, bots
Demand for tee times at the famous New York municipal facility is as strong as ever. But complaints about the booking system have increased. By: Josh Sens June 25, 2024

A split image of (clockwise from top left) Pinehurst, Harbour Town, TPC Sawgrass and Pebble Beach with Memorial Park in the center. — Every PGA Tour course YOU can play, ranked by price
The PGA Tour heads to a muni this week at Memorial Park Golf Course. Here are all the Tour’s 2024 courses YOU can play. By: Jack Hirsh March 25, 2024

The owners of Skylinks at Buchanan Fields near San Francisco. — Their beloved California muni was dying. They resolved to save it
Robett Hollis and Micky Dodge used to dream of owning their struggling 9-hole course. Now they do, and big changes are already underway. By: Josh Sens March 11, 2024

An ocean view at Cape Breton Highlands Links — Is this Canadian course North America’s greatest muni?
Maintenance struggles aside, Cape Breton Highlands Links remains as a beautiful a walk as any in the game By: Josh Sens February 19, 2024

A rendering of Wee Nip, a par-3 course in the making at Grand Geneva Resort in Wisconsin — Grand Geneva Resort in Wisconsin to build new par-3 course
The addition of Wee Nip, a 10-hole par-3 layout, comes at a time of explosive growth in short courses around the country. By: Josh Sens March 6, 2025

Iconic golf course architect Pete Dye passed away at the age of 94 on Thursday, January 9. — How Pete Dye’s ashes wound up at one of his most famous courses
In their course of their long friendship, Gilles Gagnon learned a lot about Pete Dye, including how and where he hoped to be laid to rest. By: Josh Sens February 27, 2025

coul links golf course site — This would-be golf course sits on dream linksland. Inside the fight to build it
A decade after Coul Links was proposed, the fight over the site near Royal Dornoch is set to be decided by the Scottish government. By: Josh Sens February 25, 2025

The 10th hole at the Commons, the sixth course at Sand Valley — Sand Valley announces plans for sixth course
The Commons, a 12-hole layout inspired by common ground courses of the U.K., will be ready for play next year. By: Josh Sens February 24, 2025

North Berwick No. 13 — East Lothian, Scotland, golf-trip planning guide: Best places to play, stay, eat
St. Andrews is regarded as the home of golf, but the game’s roots reach deep in other parts of Scotland, including East Lothian, a course-rich region near Edinburgh. By: GOLF Editors February 20, 2025

Pebble Beach golf-trip planning guide: Best places to play, stay, eat
Planning a Pebble Beach golf trip? Here are the best places to play, stay and eat on the majestic Monterey Peninsula. By: GOLF Editors February 17, 2025

a pile of ball markers — What are some of the best golf course logos? We debate
There are tens of thousands of golf courses in the world. Most have logos. Some of those logos are much better than the rest. By: Josh Sens February 17, 2025

Jake Knapp joins the Scoop with GOLF's Claire Rogers. — What this PGA Tour winner would ‘redo’ if given the chance
On the latest Scoop episode, Jake Knapp explained the one thing he might do differently after winning a PGA Tour event. By: Claire Rogers March 7, 2025

A bottle of Dewar's Double Double 21-year Stone Toasted Magma Scotch Whisky. — This rare whisky makes for the perfect post-round drink — no matter your score
Dewar’s Double Double Stone Toasted Magma Scotch Whisky makes for the perfect post-round drink no matter your score. By: GOLF Editors March 5, 2025

Justin Thomas watches his drive on the 18th tee box during the final round of The Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines Golf Course on February 16, 2025 in San Diego, California. — Arnold Palmer Invitational betting guide: 4 picks our gambling expert loves
The Arnold Palmer Invitational begins on Thursday in Orlando. Here are 4 players our expert loves — and why he thinks you should too. By: Brady Kannon March 4, 2025

The Bolognese at Kiawah Island's Atlantic Room is a guest favorite. — The secret to making perfect Bolognese, according to a golf-club chef
Kiawah Island Executive Chef John Ondo shares his Bolognese recipe as well as but some tips to ensure your attempt at home is delizioso. By: Shaun Tolson March 2, 2025

Shane Lowry of Ireland plays his shot from the third tee during the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am 2025 at Pebble Beach Golf Links on February 02, 2025 in Pebble Beach, California. — Cognizant Classic betting guide: 7 picks our gambling expert loves this week
The Cognizant Classic begins on Thursday in Florida. Here are seven players our expert loves — and why he thinks you should too. By: Brady Kannon February 25, 2025

J.R. Smith poses with a can of High Noon on the golf course — NBA star, collegiate golfer J.R. Smith says this golf advice helped him the most
Two-time NBA champion and collegiate golfer J.R. Smith shares the best golf advice he’s ever received and more in an exclusive Q&A. By: Jessica Marksbury February 23, 2025

Omni PGA Frisco executive pastry chef Leen Nunn shares the secret to the resort's perfectly soft and chewy cookies. — What makes this golf resort’s cookies so good? A surprising ingredient
Omni PGA Frisco executive pastry chef Leen Nunn shares the secret to the resort’s perfectly soft and chewy cookies. By: Shaun Tolson February 23, 2025

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