ON-FIELD ARTISTRY
with an easier design . As we move through the season , our designs become more complex . My advice is to have fun with your ideas and designs , think outside of the box , and make sure you have a fun crew because it never falls on just one person when it comes to the final design .
When the 2021 baseball schedule was released , we knew we had to get to work , because a design this intricate couldn ’ t be done overnight . All the stars aligned , and the weekend we chose to begin was our first SEC series at Founders Park .
SFM : There is obviously a lot of foresight , planning , dedication and hard work in what you do . What is your overall approach with regard to mowing patterns and on-field artistry , and / or what is your advice to other sports field managers when it comes to mowing patterns ?
Scurry : All groundskeepers are artists , our canvas is an athletic field , and our work is viewed by people across the country . Overall planning begins at the start of the season , where we begin
SFM : What does winning the STMA Mowing Pattern Contest mean to you and your crew ?
Scurry : We had big plans for this design in 2020 , but our season was cut short due to COVID-19 . To come back a year later with the same crew , make that design a reality , and to win is a dream come true .
When I started in 2005 , I set several goals for myself , including working at the collegiate level and winning STMA awards . I ’ m checking things off my list , and the award is just one of many that will one day allow us to win Field of The Year at the University of South Carolina . SFM
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