Sean McCue Turf Blog.

Having found Sean McCue’s blog very interactive, informative, unique, and visually striking I wish to share my findings. A multitude of information and personal experiences are to be found on his constantly growing web page.

Vivid pictures reveal the picturesque views of his Colorado home course, but also depict the challenges faced in such climates. With great attention to detail, Sean covers topics such as annual flower beds, aeration, construction projects, to winter survival. This last topic is perhaps the most interesting I have read since stumbling upon his web page.

There aren’t many places that have to deal with climatic conditions as extreme as Colorado. The winters experienced are harsh, long, and unpredictable. The many unique techniques implemented on his course are interesting to observe and have given me food for thought back in my home state of Connecticut where snow and ice is a yearly occurrence. Although Connecticut is nowhere near the extreme of Colorado, many strategies still apply. If nothing else, its a reminder of how our personal battles on the course differ from state to state. It’s as Sean said, “Over the years I have always said that in Colorado I think it is harder to keep the turf alive in the winter versus the summer.” Its a unique spin on the difficult industry we exist in today. For many, it’s summer stress, but for Sean, freeze/thaw cycles can cause havoc.

Also available are numerous related sites which also prove very insightful. Clearly taking advantage of the times, Sean is using technology and employing it to his advantage, as well as those around him. Well organized, his blog has a list of “topics” on the sidebar a mile long. Under each are a number of corresponding articles sure to satisfy your curiosity. This simplifies the search considerably for the post you are looking for. I am amazed by the quantity, and quality Mr. McCue has accumulated on his web page since its beginnings in 2007.

I don’t know about you, but I’m a sucker for good photography, especially when it is on my most passionate subject, golf course management. Visually an inspired person, Mr. McCue’s photography draws me into his articles. For instance, Sean’s article titled, “Coming Back Together” shows a complete picture recap of a complicated greens sodding instillation. Fascinating! I have even found myself wandering through the course photography section, he has a unique gift for capturing beauty on the golf course and its surroundings. I believe many of us can take an example from Sean’s photography.

Web pages like Mr. McCue’s are inspiring, and challenge the rest of us to properly record and convey our yearly experiences on the golf course. Keep up the good work Mr. McCue!

To investigate it for yourself follow this link:

http://cccpgcm.blogspot.com/