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About Cole Thompson, Ph.D.

Cole Thompson, Ph.D., is a turfgrass scientist at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Calif.

Posts by Cole Thompson, Ph.D.

A close look at the economic benefits of water research Posted on 30 Jun 2022 in the From the Magazine categories.

The USGA has invested more than $45 million in turfgrass and environmental research, which has improved irrigation efficiency on U.S. golf courses. Read more»

Super Science: Looking back on 2021 Posted on 30 Dec 2021 in the Featured & From the Magazine & Research categories.

Take a look back at all of the best turfgrass research from some experts that has been published by Golfdom within the past year of 2021. Read more»

Research identifies sand and topdressing needed to manage putting greens Posted on 24 Aug 2021 in the Featured & From the Magazine & Research categories.

Field observations and research reveal the type of sand and amount of topdressing needed to manage thatch and organic matter accumulation in putting greens. Read more»

Why light and frequent topdressing programs are important Posted on 27 Jul 2021 in the Featured & From the Magazine & Research categories.

Sand topdressing is one of the most important practices for producing smooth putting surfaces and diluting thatch and organic matter. Despite this fact, some courses only apply sand during aeration Read more»

Super Science: A year of research in review Posted on 04 Dec 2020 in the From the Magazine & Research categories.

Mike Kenna offers a look at all of the best turfgrass research that has been published by Golfdom within the past year of 2020. Read more»

Effect of golf shoe designs on putting greens Posted on 03 Sep 2020 in the Research categories.

Cole Thompson, Ph.D., director of USGA Green Section, takes a look at the impact of golf shoe design and foot traffic on putting greens. Read more»

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