Verdure: âPre-hapsâ you should think about that herbicide application? September 2019 Mississippi State researchers took a close look at how several commonly used pre-emergence herbicides specifically impact the roots of hybrid bermudagrass.
Verdure: Bacteria diversity in your putting greens August 2019 A three-year study sought to quantify and identify soil microbial populations in creeping bentgrass and hybrid bermudagrass greens.
Verdure: Organic matter matters July 2019 The age of a putting green affects its rate of soil organic matter accumulation.
Verdure: Thatâs a sappy relationship June 2019 Can different in-field plant measurements — a clipping sap test or handheld reflectance meters — be used assess turf’s foliar nitrogen status to minimize anthracnose?
Inside GCM: Going back to the beginning June 2019 The 2000 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach holds a special place in golf history as well as in the evolution of GCM and the career of its editor-in-chief.
Growing young agronomists in Atlanta May 2, 2019 East Lake Golf Club brought the teamwork, science and mathematics of golf course maintenance to an Atlanta charter school for a day of interactive, real-world learning.
Up to Speed: Should volunteers at golfâs majors get a paycheck? May 2019 Isn’t it time that educated, experienced golf course management professionals are compensated for their meticulous work setting up events for the world stage?
Verdure: Itâs all in the delivery May 2019 Granular vs. foliar fertilizers â researchers tested them alone and in combination to determine their effects on turfgrass quality and soil nutrient levels.
Verdure: Before growing degree days were cool April 2019 GDDs have become a popular tool for the modern-day superintendent, but the concept first cropped up in turf management about 25 years ago.
Verdure: Jim Beard on the benefits of turfgrass March 2019 A paper from the late Jim Beard, Ph.D., compiled the many merits of turfgrass as documented by scientific studies. The collection remains relevant decades later.
Verdure: Letâs go organic February 2019 A fresh look at the findings from one of the rare studies on organic turfgrass management.
Verdure: Ironing your Poa annua? January 2019 Virginia Tech researchers studied iron sulfate in combination with PGRs for Poa suppression on a creeping bentgrass green.
Through the Green: A brave new world for the Rules of Golf December 2018 Several of the changes taking effect Jan. 1 apply to course conditions and should be on superintendentsâ radars.
Verdure: T is for turfgrass, and P is for Poa December 2018 Auburn University researchers evaluated the effects of phosphorus on Poa annua growth and seedhead production.
Verdure: âYou canâ doesnât mean âyou shouldâ November 2018 Hoping to hasten putting green establishment by applying more fertilizer? Consider this research first.
Through the Green: Becoming an âoutside agencyâ October 2018 A turfgrass researcher and Rules of Golf buff found himself part of the action during the 2018 PGA Championship.
Verdure: Out, damned (dollar) spot! October 2018 Recent social media chatter prompted a fresh look at a study that put various nitrogen sources’ ability to reduce dollar spot to the test.
Up to Speed: Collar care September 2018 Follow these guidelines to minimize wear to putting green collars from rolling and to promote collar density and health.
Verdure: Bentgrass establishment September 2018 Penn State researchers explored the effects of different fertilizer and soil amendment programs on creeping bentgrass establishment.
Through the Green: The grass at the PGA Championship August 2018 Discover the tale of arduous travel, genius plant selection and a forward-thinking superintendent behind Meyer zoysiagrass.