Columns

You get what you give: Local chapter participation is key

April 9, 2015 By Steven Wright

par•tic•i•pate | verb. a) to take part b) to have a part or share in something ¶ I pulled this from an old Webster’s dictionary, circa 1990. What does participation mean to today’s turf managers? I’ve always been involved. It ...

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Matt Neff : How I became a columnist for Golfdom

April 9, 2015 By Matt Neff

As a result of writing this column over the last two-plus years I’ve been extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet and talk with many people in this business with whom I otherwise likely would’ve never crossed paths. ...

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Words and numbers: The importance of Stimpmeter readings and putting green speeds

April 9, 2015 By Karl Danneberger, Ph.D.

In a 1937 issue of Golfdom, Edward (Eddie) Stimpson wrote an article introducing the “Stimpmeter.” An editorial note appeared just prior to the article that was somewhat dismissive of the use of the instrument, but said, “… there may be ...

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The California drought continues and continues

April 9, 2015 By Clark Throssell, Ph.D.

Mike Huck is a self-employed turfgrass consultant. While well versed in all aspects of turfgrass management, Mike focuses on turfgrass water quality and water management. Mike can be reached at mhuck@cox.net for more information. Q: Describe the drought California is ...

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Reinders kicks off 150th anniversary at 2015 Green Industry Conference

March 24, 2015 By Golfdom Blog Staff

The Reinders 22nd Green Industry Conference, Celebrating Our Past with Our Eyes on the Future, was held March 11-12 at the Waukesha Expo Center in suburban Milwaukee. Reinders began to celebrate its 150th anniversary by hanging banners in the show hall depicting significant events in ...

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I’ll remember the Alamo show

March 18, 2015 By Seth Jones

I will remember a few things about the 2015 GIS in San Antonio outside of the great food and lousy weather. ¶ I ran into “Turf’s Most Interesting Man,” Bob Farren, CGCS at Pinehurst Resort, at the John Deere party. ...

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