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Ask Thad: 2 p.m. Stimp check hot take

April 29, 2021 By
What is your take on the 2 p.m. Stimp check? — Sam, Kansas City, Mo. Greens rolling at 11 feet at 2 p.m. every day, 1.9 percent organic matter, constant color, 100 percent turf coverage, free of all standing water ...

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Jeff Smelser, CGCS (Photo: Michael Rayman, CGCS)

19th Hole: Jeff Smelser

April 27, 2021 By
Golfdom's Seth Jones chats with Jeff Smelser, CGCS of Galveston (CC) country club about his craziest course experience, the best food in Galveston and more. ...

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Wildlife pursuing grubs can cause damage to turf. (Photo courtesy of Doug Hausman)

Turf Pest of the Month: Contending with white grubs

April 22, 2021 By
Dakota Dunes features bentgrass tees, greens and fairways, all of which have been impacted by grub damage and has always struggled with white grub. ...

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Jeff Stone, superintendent, and Robert Polk, assistant superintendent, at the Ocean Course last month. (Photo: Stacy Howell)

2021 PGA Championship preview

April 20, 2021 By
Jeff Stone, longtime superintendent of The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Resort, explains what's in store for the 2021 PGA Championship. ...

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Necrotic ring spot often appears in Kentucky bluegrass where the organic layer under the soil has built up. (Photo: photo by: Paul Koch, Ph. D.)

Know the signs of necrotic ring spot in turf

April 15, 2021 By
The opportunistic pathogen of necrotic ring spot looks for Kentucky bluegrass turf with a thick, lush organic layer to thrive. Follow these tips to keep the pathogen at bay. ...

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The Jones-Romero family smiles after getting 94-year-old Virginia (center) her vaccine. (Photo courtesy of Golfdom Staff)

Keeping up with the Jones: A shot in the arm

April 13, 2021 By
Golfdom Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones speculates about what opportunities may open up to him (and the industry) now that the vaccination effort is underway. ...

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