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19th Hole: Meet Superintendent Alex Lincoln of Lakelands G&CC

August 5, 2026 By
Alex Lincoln, superintendent at Lakelands Golf & Country Club, shares his path into turf management. ...

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How heat stress affects bentgrass and poa annua

August 3, 2026 By
Summer turf decline is driven by internal plant physiology, specifically protein degradation and carbohydrate depletion in the root system, rather than ambient heat alone. ...

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Precision irrigation on golf courses: Mapping soil moisture with turfRad

A study evaluated the turfRad Portable L-band Radiometer for mapping soil moisture across golf course fairways at Texas A&M University and UC Riverside. ...

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Summer irrigation strategies in the age of advanced technology

July 31, 2026 By
Modern irrigation technology offers powerful data tools for golf course superintendents, but screens alone won't protect the turf. ...

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How technology, sustainability and data reshaped golf course design

July 30, 2026 By
Andy Staples traces the industry's journey from the 2009 financial collapse to today's multi-million dollar renovation boom. ...

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Chinch bugs are tiny and have a white, almost X-like pattern on their backs. (Photo by: Christina Butler / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0)

Tips for managing chinch bugs in the summer

July 30, 2026 By
Chinch bugs are small but destructive pests that thrive during heat stress, making summer their prime season for damaging golf course turf. ...

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