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Late-fall wetting agent application and ultradwarf bermudagrass winter survival Posted on 24 Oct 2023 in the Featured & From the Magazine & Research categories.

Experts share findings such as treatment, experimental design and more from research trials. 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»

Covers to increase winter soil temperatures on ultradwarf bermudagrass putting greens Posted on 19 Jan 2021 in the Featured & From the Magazine & Research categories.

Researchers look into and describe how covers can increase winter soil temperatures on ultradwarf bermudagrass putting greens. 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»

Putting green management impact on golf cleat damage Posted on 15 Sep 2020 in the Featured & Research categories.

Thom Nikolai, Ph.D., and Doug Karcher, Ph.D., take an in-depth look at putting green management impact on golf cleat damage. Read more»

What putting green firmness measurements actually tell us Posted on 05 Jun 2019 in the Research categories.

Firmness is an important attribute of championship greens, affecting both playability and durability of the putting surface. However, firmness can be interpreted and managed in various ways. Underlying factors often Read more»

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