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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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

Greens and fairways at Newport Country Club, host of the 2024 U.S. Senior Open. — No water, no problem: Why U.S. Senior Open site is agronomic anomaly
Nearly 130 years after it hosted the first U.S. Open Championship, Newport Country Club still has no irrigation in its fairways or rough. By: Josh Sens June 28, 2024

Grass seedlings sprouting in a new lawn. — Your grass won’t grow? Heed this golf-course superintendent’s advice
A homeowner can’t get his grass to grow. A superintendent diagnoses what’s gone wrong, and explains how to make it right. By: Josh Sens June 21, 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

the palm beach par 3 — Our 7 favorite munis we played in 2023
In this special edition of Muni Mondays, we take one last look back at the best of 2023, including our favorite munis we played last year. By: GOLF Editors January 1, 2024

The Hiawatha Golf Course, and golfer Solomon Hughes, in Minneapolis, Minn. — Inside the most complex municipal golf course decision in America
At Hiawatha Golf Course there’s a battle over golf, historical preservation and ecological sustainability. What if you can’t have it all? By: Josh Berhow December 20, 2023

images from Los Angeles — What I spent on a marathon 2-day golf trip in Los Angeles
Ah, Los Angeles. A wonderful place for golf, food, culture (Hollywood, anyone?!) and a damn good time. Here’s what it costs. By: James Colgan February 3, 2023

gamble sands — Inside Gamble Sands: What Wild West golf looks like up close
It takes time to reach Gamble Sands, a Top 100 course in Washington State. That’s OK, though, because Wild West golf should be an adventure. By: Sean Zak November 16, 2022

You show up to play in the linksland, you'd best come prepared. — 10 mistakes to avoid while planning an epic U.K. buddies trip
We played three Open Championship courses in three days on an epic journey through links golf heaven. You could learn from our mistakes. By: Dylan Dethier November 3, 2022

Dylan Dethier teeing off in full FootJoy at Liverpool — These stylish transitional layers are perfect for chilly mornings and early tee times
Those snazzy outfits Dylan Dethier and Sean Zak wore in the latest episodes of Destination Golf. Here’s where you can get them. By: Marley Sims October 17, 2022

Sean Zak watches his ball fly, wearing FootJoy from head to toe. — Brave the elements: How to stay warm on your next golf trip
We’re highlighting the outfits Dylan Dethier and Sean Zak wore on Destination Golf (and letting you know where you can get them). By: Marley Sims October 14, 2022

Take that, Tiger and Rory. — I walked in Tiger and Rory’s footsteps — and hit a shot they never could
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy each dismantled Royal Liverpool in his own way. Neither of them did this, though. By: Dylan Dethier October 11, 2022

royal portrush course map — We battled an epic Open Championship course. The course fought back
I fell in love with Portrush at the Open Championship in 2019. This summer, I got to go back — but this time, I brought golf clubs. By: Dylan Dethier September 28, 2022

lose-up of a golf ball with the flag of South Korea realistically rendered in 3D. — 8 ways South Korean golf course etiquette differs from the U.S.
In the golf-obsessed nation of South Korea, golf etiquette is unlike what you’ll experience in the U.S. Here are eight major differences. By: Josh Sens September 19, 2024

Nicklaus design rendering of TGL hole — How are TGL’s virtual golf holes coming to life? Nicklaus Design explains
With the clock ticking down to the launch of TGL — the Tiger Woods-backed indoor golf league — its virtual holes are taking shape. By: Josh Sens September 17, 2024

Chocolate milkshakes — This Colorado golf club is famous for their milkshakes. Here’s how to replicate them at home
Cherry Hills’ pastry chef Kristen Riehl shares the secrets to making the Colorado club’s famously delectable milkshakes. By: Shaun Tolson September 15, 2024

Peyton Manning high fives Adam Hadwin during the Pro-Am to the BMW Championship. — What’s it like playing golf against Peyton Manning? A lot like football
On this week’s GOLF Subpar, former NFL WR Brandon Stokley explains what it’s like playing golf against his former QB, Peyton Manning. By: Jack Hirsh September 14, 2024

A golfer tees off as his playing partners look on. — How long before my starting time do I need to show up on the first tee?
At a busy course, it’s critical to check in at the pro shop well before your tee time. But there’s more wiggle room on the opening tee. By: Josh Sens September 12, 2024

Maverick McNealy of the United States plays his shot from the second tee during the second round of the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities on July 26, 2024 in Blaine, Minnesota. — Procore Championship betting guide: 5 picks our gambling expert loves
The Procore Championship begins on Thursday in Napa, Calif. Here are 5 players our expert loves — and why he thinks you should too. By: Brady Kannon September 10, 2024

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