Tag: bentgrass

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Course of the Week: The Pines Course at The International

May 22, 2025 By
The International, a private golf club in Bolton, Mass., is set to open its newly redesigned Pines Course to members on June 6. ...

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Reineking says they’ve been blessed with relatively good weather leading up to the tournament. In fact, he says it has allowed him to do a significant amount of set-up last fall. “We’re well positioned and eager to see some warmer temperatures,” he says. (Photo: USGA/Fred Vuich)

2025 Tour Guide: U.S. Women’s Open at Erin Hills

May 21, 2025 By
Superintendent Zach Reineking discusses his tournament preparations and how he plans for every contingency. ...

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Understanding nematode depth and distribution in bentgrass greens

This study underscores the importance of regionally characterizing nematode species to improve management strategies. ...

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Tee-2-Green releases new Elite Bentgrass Blend

January 29, 2025 By
Tee-2-Green has introduced Elite Bentgrass Blend, a new mix of two of their highest performing bentgrass varieties. ...

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Brothers Austin and Garrett Hightower with their dad Rodney. (Photo: Lewis Sharp)

From seed to green: The dedication of Tee-2-Green farmers in cultivating premium bentgrass

September 9, 2024 By
Terry Plagmann, president of Tee-2-Green, predicts an "average" bentgrass crop this year, but the meticulous process of harvesting and ensuring seed purity is anything but average. ...

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Off the Record: Mike Kenna, Ph.D., reflects on the short-lived Bentgrass Breeding Consortium

August 15, 2024 By
In 2000, independent bentgrass breeding programs across the U.S. were unified in 2003 by the USGA's Bentgrass Breeding Consortium to develop pest-resistant creeping bentgrass clones for commercial use. ...

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