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Hanging out with crabgrass: More than a weed

May 18, 2015 By
Crabgrass is a ubiquitous weed of turf. Germination starts in January or February in the southern United States and it appears throughout the northern areas in spring as temperatures warm. But crabgrass is more than a weed we treat with ...

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The chasm between golf and soccer

April 9, 2015 By
Spring is here, meaning that on Saturday mornings you can find me on one of three soccer fields at Laws Field in Eudora, Kan. I coach youth soccer. My daughter Evey plays on a 1st/2nd grade team, while my son Boyd ...

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You get what you give: Local chapter participation is key

April 9, 2015 By
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
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
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
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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