Tag: bentgrass

Both Keller and Johnson selected Dominant X-Treme creeping bentgrass for the fairways of Minikahda Club (photographed) and Minneapolis GC. (Photo: Turfco)

Turf MD: Are forgotten bentgrass varieties worth a second look?

February 27, 2023 By
Karl Danneberger, Ph.D., talks about three different types of bentgrass, the history behind them and their uses in niche situations. ...

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Race cars on track (Photo: mevans/E+/Getty Images)

Turf MD: Eclectic look at early spring

February 8, 2022 By
Karl Danneberger Ph.D, discusses the physiological, pathological and climatological factors that turfgrasses are faced with at the start of spring. ...

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Super Bents developer Richard Hurley, Ph.D., on memorable days in the industry

October 25, 2021 By
Richard Hurley, Ph.D., has been breeding improved bentgrass since 1982 and discusses some of his more memorable days throughout his career. ...

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Wildlife pursuing grubs can cause damage to turf. (Photo courtesy of Doug Hausman)

Turf Pest of the Month: Contending with white grubs

April 22, 2021 By
Dakota Dunes features bentgrass tees, greens and fairways, all of which have been impacted by grub damage and has always struggled with white grub. ...

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Dollar spot injury (Photo: Cole Thompson)

Dollar spot susceptibility on bentgrass

January 30, 2020 By
Ask a fellow superintendent to list the top 10 problems that influence his or her agronomic programing. Contrary to the classic David Letterman style of beginning at the bottom of the list, I would wager that you could predict the ...

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The man in the mirror

September 25, 2018 By
You, dear superintendent, are the main cause of anthracnose outbursts. Luckily, you also hold the keys to minimizing those problems. Research from Ohio State University (OSU) says that mowing issues likely are the No. 1 factor that initiates the onset ...

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