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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.

Why it’s critical to stay vigilant during Pythium season Posted on 24 Jul 2023 in the From the Magazine & Research categories.

Mike Kenna, Ph.D., shares some tips on how to monitor and treat Pythium disease, a common problem that affects golf courses worldwide. Read more»

What’s the best way to schedule irrigation? Posted on 22 Jun 2023 in the Featured & From the Magazine & Research categories.

Mike Kenna, Ph.D., talks moisture sensor technology and how it may benefit courses, especially those in the southwestern U.S. Read more»

Off the Record: A look back at 40 years of cool-season turfgrass research Posted on 16 Jun 2023 in the From the Magazine categories.

Mike Kenna, Ph.D., looks back at 40 years of cool-season turfgrass research and how it will affect the future of golf course maintenance. Read more»

Inside the USGA’s playbook on golf’s water usage Posted on 22 May 2023 in the From the Magazine categories.

Mike Kenna, Ph.D., examines the USGA's new approach to limiting water usage in golf, and how they're selling golfers on the change. Read more»

What makes a disease-resistant bentgrass popular? Posted on 26 Apr 2023 in the From the Magazine categories.

Mike Kenna, Ph.D., examines the Biology, Etiology and Management of Dollar Spot in Turfgrass project from several golf industry researchers. Read more»

Off the Record: Can a golf course function without pesticides? Posted on 20 Apr 2023 in the Columns & From the Magazine categories.

Retired Director of Research for the USGA, Mike Kenna, Ph.D., examines a research project that questions what a course without pesticides would look like. Read more»

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