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Charles V. Piper, Ph.D., and Russell A. Oakley, Ph.D. (Photo courtesy of USGA Green Section)

Off the Record: New bentgrasses to celebrate USGA Green Section 100th Anniversary

May 6, 2021 By
Mike Kenna, Ph.D., explains how Rutgers University and USGA are working together to release two new creeping bentgrasses and relays a history of bentgrass. ...

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Karl Danneberger after surviving COVID-19 (Photo courtesy of Karl Danneberger)

Turf MD: Lessons learned from COVID-19

May 4, 2021 By
Columnist Karl Danneberger, Ph.D., relates lessons he learned from contracting COVID-19 last year to taking care of turfgrass. ...

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Golf ball on green with Poa annua seedheads (Photo courtesy of Elliot Dowling)

A prolific seed producer anywhere

May 4, 2021 By
Researcher Elliot Dowling describes how to manage Poa annua seedheads, which can affect putting green smoothness in the spring. ...

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The Cody Classic, an annual tournament held in memorial of longtime superintendent Richard Spear, helps raise funds for charitable organizations. (photo Courtesy of Craig currier)

The golf industry gives back to foster care organization

April 29, 2021 By
A family opens their home to foster children; the golf industry gives them the shirts off their backs. ...

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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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