2013 Cultivation and Cultural Practices Survey Report

The survey polled superintendents on trends and allocations of resources as they relate to golf courses management practices.

The intent of this survey is to establish baselines, trends and allocations of resources as they relate to golf courses and today’s golf course management practices.

To access the report online, you must be a GCSAA Class A, B, C, E, EM or ISM member. Login for access. It is also available for purchase, see below to order.

2013 Cultivation and Cultural Practices Survey Report

About the survey

From October 15, 2012, through November 5, 2012, survey invitation links were distributed via email to the sample group of GCSAA Class A, and SM (superintendent member) members, totaling 8,268 members. The final result of completed surveys totaled 1,636 of the distributed 8,268, a response rate of 20%.

Respondents were asked questions about topics such as aerification, topdressing, mowing, grooming and rolling. Results are reported by course feature, including greens, tees, fairways and rough.

Highlights from the report