Columns

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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It could be worse: Don’t forget how cool it is to be in the golf business

March 18, 2015 By Mark Woodward

Considering the stresses and economic problems we all face, it’s sometimes easy to forget how cool it is to be in the golf business. We have a tendency to get caught up in the negative aspects of what we do ...

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Punching holes in golf course cultural practices

March 18, 2015 By Joel Jackson

Welcome to the wonderful world of golf course cultural practices. I recently attended a regional educational day hosted by the West Coast, Suncoast and Ridge chapters of the Florida GCSA presented by Bryan Unruh, Ph.D., from the University of Florida. ...

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