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The Golfdom Files: I wish I had a mower that could …

February 27, 2025 By
In this edition of The Golfdom Files, we go back in time to 2009, when Contributing Editor Ron Furlong, longtime superintendent at Avalon Golf Links in Burlington, Wash., gave his wish list of features for mowers in the future. Watching ...

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Turfgrass researchers at the Norwegian Institute for Bioeconomy Research evaluate the impact of ice encasement and two protective covers on the winter survival of six cool-season turfgrasses used on golf greens. (Photo: Wendy M. Waalen, Ph.D.)

TurfMD: Focusing on the moisture component of winter injury

February 25, 2025 By
As winter arrives for most of the northern U.S., turfgrass survival becomes a concern for parts of the country where injury has occurred in the past. ...

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Off the Record: A closer look at Oklahoma State University’s turf program

February 25, 2025 By
Mike Kenna, Ph.D., gives a short history of the turfgrass program at his alma mater — Oklahoma State University. ...

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“As soon as the tournament is over, we start to break it down and begin the planning for the next year,” Jeff Plotts says. (Photo courtesy of TPC Sawgrass)

A preview of the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass

February 21, 2025 By
Jeff Plotts, director of golf course maintenance, says work at TPC Sawgrass to achieve perfection never stops. ...

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Photo: Lane Tredway, Ph.D

Emerging pests, diseases and weeds to watch in 2025

February 20, 2025 By
Experts from around the industry share what you can expect in 2025. ...

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Alan FitzGerald (Photo courtesy of Alan Fitzgerald)

Musings from the Ledge: Hiring for skills, not attitude

February 18, 2025 By
Alan Fitzgerald gives his thoughts on the hiring process for greens keeping staff. ...

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