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In 2023, vandals destroyed two Detroit GC greens a month before the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Days later, crews had the greens resodded in time for the tournament. (Photo: Sam Moynihan)

Looking forward to the 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic a year after vandals destroyed Detroit GC’s greens

June 26, 2024 By Chris Lewis

In May of last year, just one month into Moynihan’s tenure as superintendent of the course, two of the course’s greens were vandalized. ...

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The Panther Creek CC agronomy team gets help from all corners of the industry as volunteers during tournament week. (Photo: Brandon Razo)

Brandon Razo on the challenges of hosting the Memorial Health Championship around a major holiday

June 26, 2024 By Chris Lewis

For superintendent Brandon Razo, the timing is difficult because he’s usually unable to find a large group of industry volunteers to assist him. ...

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A deeper dive into Pythium root rot control on bentgrass and ryegrass

June 26, 2024 By Mike Kenna, Ph.D.

Researchers at North Carolina State University, Clemson University and Rutgers University evaluated fungicides to control Pythium root rot on creeping bentgrass and perennial ryegrass. ...

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Off the Record: Debunking three myths about microorganisms on putting greens

June 24, 2024 By Mike Kenna, Ph.D.

Kenna shares results from twenty-five years ago when the USGA researched microorganisms found within putting greens. ...

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Turf Post of the Month: Having fun on the job

June 21, 2024 By Sydney Fischer

This #TurfPostoftheMonth comes from Clinton Tingen, CGCS, director of agronomy at Sandhill Crane GC, Stuart, Fla. ...

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The par-3 No. 8 on Sahalee CC’s North Course gives golfers a challenge with a small lake separating the tee complex from the green. (Photo: Charlie Schauwecker)

Charlie Schauwecker shares what goes into hosting the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship

June 19, 2024 By Chris Lewis

Although Charlie Schauwecker, director of agronomy, takes pride in Sahalee Country Club’s conditioning, he knows that his teams’ expectations and standards must increase. ...

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