Research

Recently released Posterity, Xzemplar and Maxtima provided effective dollar spot control. (Photo: Paul Koch, Ph.D.)

Super Science: Looking back on 2021

Take a look back at all of the best turfgrass research from some experts that has been published by Golfdom within the past year of 2021. ...

Read More
Desiccation on turfgrass occurs in late winter months due to lack of moisture. (Photo: Bill Kreuser, Ph.D.)

Experts’ Insights: Why dry conditions are the enemy

December 28, 2021 By
How superintendents can make sure that their turf is healthy and moist going into the winter season to prevent desiccation. ...

Read More
(Photo courtesy of Joseph Roberts)

The art of yesterday, the science of today

December 14, 2021 By
In this article by the late William H. Bengeyfield he examines how turfgrass management for golf courses is indeed both an art and a science. ...

Read More
Photo: Jim Kerns

Pythium in golf course putting greens

November 23, 2021 By
Experts look for solutions to solve the impairment of root function by Pythium species that leads to the decline of creeping bentgrass and annual bluegrass. ...

Read More
Students install a Rain Bird Integrated soil moister sensor in the bermudagrass fairway plot. (Photo courtesy of Priti Saxena, Ph.D.)

Super Science Intro: Soil moisture sensor irrigation in Southern California

November 2, 2021 By
Researchers evaluated SMS systems to reduce the number of irrigation cycles or water applied while maintaining acceptable turfgrass quality. ...

Read More
Yellow tuft rarely kills turf, but it can discolor greens, tees and fairways. (Photo courtesy of Pete Dernoeden)

Experts Insights: Yellow tuft and downy mildew molds control and avoidance

November 1, 2021 By
Spores attack virtually all turfgrasses and grass crops and can discolor greens, tees and fairways. Experts offer tips on how to control the turf disease. ...

Read More