The big idea of the mini course
March 1, 2019
The grass is still greener
February 11, 2019
Live from GIS 2019
February 7, 2019
See it in San Diego at GIS
February 4, 2019
Turfco releases new fairway topdresser
The CR-15, a topdresser available from Turfco, gives golf course superintendents and turf pros a tool for managing large areas with precision and control. The CR-15 delivers precise control over application rates and spread widths ...
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Off-type grasses in ultradwarf bermudagrass greens
Golf course superintendents have reported issues with off-type grasses in ultradwarf bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon x C. transvaalensis) putting greens over the past several years. These “weedy” grasses have disrupted putting green aesthetics and surface uniformity ...
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Microdochium patch disease development
Microdochium patch (Microdochium nivale) can severely damage annual bluegrass turf when it’s cool and wet for long periods. This disease has been controlled with fungicides, but applications of urea to reduce wear from golfer traffic ...
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Mowing down weevils
Many turfgrass managers in northeastern North America would rather forget the 2018 growing season. Record-breaking rainfall throughout the region affected most aspects of turfgrass management, including insect pest control. The annual bluegrass weevil (ABW), Listronotus ...
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AMVAC’s expanding fungicide portfolio offers proven control of anthracnose, snow mold and other turf diseases all year round. When used in preventative applications, the company’s latest fungicide, Previa, enlists the active ingredient chlorothalonil to provide broad-spectrum disease control. To tackle anthracnose and manage resistance ...
Read MoreGIS 2019 showcases top products
[ SPONSORED CONTENT ] At GIS 2019, superintendents discuss value of their partnerships with Quali-Pro and the products that make their courses look great. Hear from: Kelly Eilers of Brandon Golf Course in Brandon, South Dakota Garret Bodington of Sebonack Golf Club in Southampton, ...
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Paul Albanese-designed Sage Run set to open in May
Sage Run at Island Resort & Casino will open May 31. The construction, shaping and seeding were completed in the spring of 2018 and it had some partial preview play late last season, but the course, located in Harris, Mich., will make its official debut this season. “When we began previewing some of the golf holes last season, we could see how the course was ...
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Why the Golfdom Summit matters for golf: A business’s perspective
I’ve always thought introductions are important in life, as a general principle. Simple, respectful, and a great way to start off any conversation or interaction. So that being said, for those of you reading and do not know who I am and since this is ...
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GIS Highlights: Cub Cadet’s next gen robotic mower
At the 2019 Golf Industry Show, Cub Cadet exhibited equipment they believe will address the challenges facing turf managers: the next generation of the RG3 robotic mower — the Infinicut RGX. “We’re taking the success of the Infinicut mowers — used at venues like Real Madrid, ...
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Jones’ 2019 GIS notebook
Strange, most of my 2019 GIS notebook is indecipherable scribbles on a cocktail napkin from The Hard Rock Hotel. So I guess I better spitball more from memory than my notes… GIS 2019 was another great event for the entire Golfdom team. It’s a treat ...
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