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Keeping up with the Jones: Storm chasing

December 2, 2021 By
Discussing November's feature stories about weather disasters and superintendents' worst day on the job, Seth Jones reflects on his toughest days at a job. ...

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Musings from the Ledge: Three decades on the golf course

November 30, 2021 By
Columnist Alan FitzGerald, superintendent at LedgeRock GC, Mohnton, Pa., describes the lessons he's learned from three decades on the golf course. ...

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Pythium in golf course putting greens

November 23, 2021 By
Experts look for solutions to solve the impairment of root function by Pythium species that leads to the decline of creeping bentgrass and annual bluegrass. ...

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Courses opting for synthetic turf are using it mainly on practice courses, driving ranges and tee boxes, not grassy areas where golfers typically walk. (Photo: Southwest Greens)

Synthetic turf makes inroads in nonplay areas

November 16, 2021 By
Some courses looking to cut costs are turning to synthetic turf options especially in areas like tee boxes, par 3 courses and driving ranges. ...

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Golfdom Files: Dry as a bone

November 12, 2021 By
We take a look back at this 2012 article about the 2012 drought amping up the pressure on superintendents in various parts of the U.S. ...

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Proposed bill puts golf under attack in California

November 11, 2021 By
Mike Kenna, Ph.D. explains the benefits golf courses in communities in the wake of a proposed bill that would eliminate courses in favor of public housing. ...

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