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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.

Turf MD: A lesson on frost heave from Iceland’s best Posted on 18 May 2023 in the Columns & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

Karl Danneberger, Ph.D., shares how seemingly minor agronomic issues in one location wreaks havoc for superintendents in another area. Read more»

Turf MD: Are golf courses really using too many pesticides? Posted on 18 Apr 2023 in the Blog & From the Magazine categories.

The Turf Doc is in! Golfdom Science Editor Karl Danneberger, Ph.D., chronicles the long history of pesticides in the game of golf. Read more»

Turf MD: Learning from my mistakes during a backyard turf renovation Posted on 16 Mar 2023 in the Blog & Columns & From the Magazine categories.

Golfdom Science Editor Karl Danneberger, Ph.D., reflects on the lessons learned from his experience with a backyard putting green. Read more»

Turf MD: Are forgotten bentgrass varieties worth a second look? Posted on 27 Feb 2023 in the From the Magazine categories.

Karl Danneberger, Ph.D., talks about three different types of bentgrass, the history behind them and their uses in niche situations. Read more»

Turf MD: The importance of the crown of the turfgrass plant Posted on 26 Jan 2023 in the Blog & Columns & From the Magazine categories.

Dr. D explains the importance of the crown of the turfgrass plant and shares some best practices going into winter to protect it. Read more»

Turf MD: A journey through my Wonderful World of Turf Posted on 12 Dec 2022 in the From the Magazine categories.

Karl Danneberger, Ph.D., reminiscences through photographs about his journeys across the globe in his Wonderful World of Turf. Read more»