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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.

The truth about anthracnose Posted on 26 Jun 2020 in the Columns categories.

Inspired by the show MythBusters, Research Editor Mike Kenna busts some common myths relating to anthracnose control on golf courses. Read more»

Butterfly and pollinator conservation Posted on 08 Jun 2020 in the Research categories.

Golfdom columnist Mike Kenna describes how golf courses around the U.S. can make a difference in butterfly and pollinator conservation. Read more»

Off the Record: An important decision Posted on 06 Jun 2020 in the Columns & Research categories.

Mike Kenna describes how the MSMA controversy reminds him of environmental issues in the 1990s when the USGA initaited environmental impact research. Read more»

No magic bullet for managing ABG putting greens Posted on 08 May 2020 in the Columns categories.

Golfdom Science Editor Mike Kenna explains how there is no magic bullet for managing annual bluegrass putting greens on golf courses. Read more»

A new chapter Posted on 02 Apr 2020 in the Columns categories.

First of all, I’m excited to have a Golfdom column. I thought an introduction about how I arrived at this point in my career would be a good start. I Read more»