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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.

Proposed bill puts golf under attack in California Posted on 11 Nov 2021 in the Columns & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

Mike Kenna, Ph.D. explains the benefits golf courses in communities in the wake of a proposed bill that would eliminate courses in favor of public housing. Read more»

Super Science Intro: Soil moisture sensor irrigation in Southern California Posted on 02 Nov 2021 in the From the Magazine & Research categories.

Researchers evaluated SMS systems to reduce the number of irrigation cycles or water applied while maintaining acceptable turfgrass quality. Read more»

Why golf courses should go back to nature Posted on 19 Oct 2021 in the Featured & From the Magazine & Research categories.

Mike Kenna shares ways golf courses can keep and maintain out-of-play areas thanks to the results of several environmental studies. Read more»

Super Science: Weed control in fine fescue rough Posted on 29 Sep 2021 in the Columns & From the Magazine & Research categories.

Weed control for naturalized areas on golf courses can be difficult without the application of herbicides. Read more»

Off the Record: Water scarcity in the West drives need for good golf course management Posted on 07 Sep 2021 in the Columns & From the Magazine & Research categories.

Western water shortages bring more attention to golf courses, making it critical to use best practices to maximize conservation. Read more»

Field days return with a bang at Rutgers University’s Turfgrass Field Days Posted on 27 Aug 2021 in the From the Magazine & Research categories.

Research Editor Mike Kenna shares a snapshot of the research presented at Rutgers University's event and why it was great to be back on the test plots. Read more»