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About Mike Kenna, Ph.D.

Mike Kenna, Ph.D., is the retired director of research, USGA Green Section. Contact him at mpkenna@gmail.com.

Posts by Mike Kenna, Ph.D.

New nematode management research on bermudagrass Posted on 22 Jan 2026 in the Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

Research conducted in Alabama shows the importance of detecting and eliminating nematodes. Read more»

How the Triple Bottom Line took root in golf Posted on 22 Jan 2026 in the Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

In 1994, through their consulting efforts, the phrase “People, Planet, Profit,” was coined, better known as the Triple Bottom Line. Read more»

Super Science: Fungicide timing for spring dead spot Posted on 14 Jan 2026 in the Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

New research refines fungicide timing for spring dead spot in bermudagrass. Read more»

Super Science: A recap of the research published in 2025 Posted on 14 Jan 2026 in the Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

A summary of the research information provided by turfgrass researchers and the USGA Green Section that appeared in Golfdom this year. Read more»

New USGA research evaluating plant growth regulators Posted on 13 Oct 2025 in the From the Magazine & Current Issue categories.

USGA-supported research at Ohio State and Rutgers is uncovering how plant growth regulators shape the performance of new creeping bentgrass cultivars. Read more»

An American history of zoysiagrass Posted on 29 Sep 2025 in the Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

Zoysiagrass made its mark in the U.S. starting in the late 1800s and has become a go-to turf for golf courses and lawns nationwide. Read more»