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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 research refines fungicide timing for spring dead spot in bermudagrass. Read more»
A summary of the research information provided by turfgrass researchers and the USGA Green Section that appeared in Golfdom this year. Read more»
USGA-supported research at Ohio State and Rutgers is uncovering how plant growth regulators shape the performance of new creeping bentgrass cultivars. Read more»
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»
Lazer zoysiagrass outperforms TifEagle in shaded putting greens. Read more»
Learn about the past, present and future of turfgrass and environmental research and how superintendents can apply research findings. Read more»