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A new key to Poa annua seedhead suppression

August 26, 2016 By
Research shows an early application of Proxy (ethephon) provides consistent Poa annua seedhead suppression. Annual bluegrass (Poa annua) seedhead suppression long has been among the more unpredictable turf management objectives faced by superintendents. One challenge is that annual bluegrass is ...

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Paul R. Latshaw named 2017 Old Tom Morris Award winner

August 23, 2016 By
Paul R. Latshaw, who prepared golf courses for nine major championships over 38 years as a golf course superintendent, elevating the profession through his influence and innovation, will be the recipient of the 2017 Old Tom Morris Award from the ...

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Words of advice: Remember to recharge

August 19, 2016 By
It’s that time of year again. It’s August, and it’s blazing hot in most parts of the country. For those of you in the cooler regions, 80 degrees is like 100 to you. We are almost there. Whether it’s on ...

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The superintendent-designed Cushman Hauler is here

August 16, 2016 By
If you sent me an email last week and I haven’t yet replied, my apologies. I spent a few days in Augusta, Ga., and Graniteville, S.C., hanging out with the fine folks at Textron Specialized Vehicles, checking out their new ...

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Golfdom Files: Setting up depreciation reserves stabilizes dues structure

August 16, 2016 By
Everyone loves a shiny new piece of equipment, but unless it’s a lease, you’re expected to keep it running as long as possible. The February 1962 Golfdom included best practices to do that and also to prepare for the equipment’s ...

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Defining the Dark Side

August 12, 2016 By
When we use the term “going to the Dark Side” do you know what we mean? Of course you do. It’s a common term that’s been used for years, and not just in our industry. No, the Dark Side does ...

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