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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 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»

Super Science: Managing shaded warm-season grass greens Posted on 01 Sep 2025 in the Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

Lazer zoysiagrass outperforms TifEagle in shaded putting greens. Read more»

Exploring the past, present and future of USGA research Posted on 03 Jul 2025 in the Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

Learn about the past, present and future of turfgrass and environmental research and how superintendents can apply research findings. Read more»

It’s summer; time to prepare for winter soilborne diseases Posted on 01 Jul 2025 in the Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

For golf courses in the Southeast with ultradwarf bermudagrass putting greens, August is the time to start thinking about upcoming winter dormancy. Read more»

Off the Record: Milestones in USGA’s water history Posted on 19 May 2025 in the Current Issue & From the Magazine & Research categories.

In the 2000s, the industry recognized the importance of making every drop count on golf courses. Read more»

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