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About Karl Danneberger, Ph.D.
Karl Danneberger, Ph.D., is a professor in the department of horticulture and crop science at The Ohio State University. He is author of the popular The Turf Doc column that appears monthly in Golfdom. Karl writes on topics ranging from Poa annua to pest control.
Posts by Karl Danneberger, Ph.D.
Planning, anticipating, repetition and practice are keys to racing and are also applicable to golf course management. Read more»
Two abnormalities that occur that trigger a response like “What’s that?” are annual bluegrass etiolation — or mad tiller disease — and white leaf. Read more»
AI is revolutionizing golf course design and turf management by enabling advanced data collection, analysis and more. Read more»
Creeping bentgrass suffers summer decline from heat stress, but smart management can sustain performance. Read more»
Annual bluegrass shifts in late spring from heavy seed production to a weakened root system, making summer management with proper watering, aeration, and disease control crucial for healthy turf Read more»
With climate change, we have focused on its impact on turf management. But what may be the effect of climate change on the game of golf itself? Read more»