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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A weed-filled lawn — Spring lawn-care guide: 5 secrets to control weeds, according to a USGA agronomist
Even golf course superintendents, with all their expertise and advanced equipment, don’t win every battle against weeds. By: Josh Sens March 8, 2025

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

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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

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

Landmand in Homer, Neb. — Improbable, wildly popular Nebraska course subject of new film
“Anything but Little” traces the origins of Landmand, an outsize layout on Nebraska farmland with a huge and loyal following. By: Josh Sens April 18, 2025

The par-4 13th hole on the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland. — How to defend courses against the longest bombers? This architect has ideas
In a recent episode of the Destination Golf podcast, architect Kyle Franz laid out a strategy for dealing with bomb-and-gougers. By: Josh Sens April 17, 2025

Robert De Vicenzo, Bob Goalby, 1968 Masters — How a Masters champion coped with controversy after his win
A scoring error at the 1968 Masters knocked Roberto De Vicenzo out of a potential playoff. It also distracted from Bob Goalby’s win. By: Josh Sens April 5, 2025

Kye Goalby with his father, Bob, at the Masters — His father won the Masters, affording him unique view of Augusta National
Bob Goalby’s Masters win in 1968 remains one of many memorable moments in the life and career of his son, Kye. By: Josh Sens March 31, 2025

seating at a clubhouse bar — What are the best clubhouse bars? 2 experts go deep
As much as we love debating which courses are the best, we also enjoy arguing over which clubs have the finest 19th holes. By: Josh Sens March 20, 2025

The Valley Course at TPC Sawgrass — Jacksonville’s best golf courses: 6 great public options near TPC Sawgrass
With the Players Championship underway at TPC Sawgrass, here’s a look at other top-notch public courses in the Jacksonville area. By: Josh Sens March 14, 2025

Royal Porthcawl in Wales — The most underrated countries for golf, according to 2 golf-travel experts
In a world filled with great golf destinations, some countries get overlooked. Here are 8 that deserve more attention. By: GOLF Editors March 10, 2025

Pro golfer Keith Mitchell plays his shot from the third tee during the final round of the 2024 Sanderson Farms Championship at the Country Club of Jackson on October 06, 2024. — 2025 Zurich Classic betting guide: 5 picks our expert loves
The 2025 Zurich Classic begins on Thursday at TPC Louisiana. Here are five players our expert loves — and why he thinks you should too. By: Brady Kannon April 22, 2025

Rory McIlroy eating a protein bar during final round of 2025 Masters — This protein bar helped fuel Rory McIlroy’s 2025 Masters win
Rory McIlroy ate this protein bar during the final round of the 2025 Masters. Here’s what’s inside the wrapper. By: Maddi MacClurg April 22, 2025

smoked brisket from the Ice House at Omni PGA Frisco — How to smoke brisket at home, courtesy of a Texas golf resort pitmaster
There’s nuance baked into brisket’s seeming simplicity, and Omni PGA Frisco pitmaster Rick Adamo has total command over the finer points. By: Shaun Tolson April 20, 2025

jeff Ma in 2008 and in the modern day — He beat Vegas in blackjack. Now, he’s helping golf (and golfers) cash in
Jeff Ma became famous as a card counter cleaning out casinos. More recently, he’s been putting his analytical mind to work in the golf space. By: Josh Sens April 18, 2025

Patrick Cantlay of the United States plays a stroke from the No. 11 tee during the third round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 12, 2025. — 2025 RBC Heritage betting guide: 6 picks our gambling expert loves
The 2025 RBC Heritage begins on Thursday in Hilton Head. Here are 6 players our expert loves — and why he thinks you should too. By: Brady Kannon April 15, 2025

Chance Cozby's pimento cheese — Making Masters-inspired pimento cheese at home is a cinch. Here’s how to do it
Craving pimento cheese on Masters Sunday? Social media star Chance Cozby demonstrated just how easy it is to make at home. By: Jessica Marksbury April 13, 2025

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