Tag: May 2024

Researchers at Purdue University evaluated the irrigation requirements of six cool-season turfgrass species and ten cultivars utilizing two distinct irrigation methods: 80 percent evapotranspiration (ETo) replacement and a green cover threshold (GCT) strategy. (Photo: Jada Powlen)

Investigating irrigation requirements for cool-season fairway species

Researchers at Purdue University evaluated the irrigation requirements of six cool-season turfgrass species and ten cultivars utilizing two distinct irrigation methods. ...

Read More

Seth’s Corner: Jones highlights the 2024 May issue

May 28, 2024 By and
Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones flips through the May issue of Golfdom and highlights some must-see sections, including a new tech column and more. ...

Read More
Creeping bentgrass and Kentucky bluegrass fairway turf plots were maintained at different soil moisture thresholds (15, 30, 45, 60 or 75 percent plant available water) on Aug. 3 at the University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minn. (Photo: University of Minnesota)

The right way to irrigate for healthy and playable fairways

May 28, 2024 By
Researchers at the University of Minnesota are evaluating various measurement methods and devices that can quantify the physiological and physical responses of golf course fairways under dry-down conditions. ...

Read More
Photo: CT757fan/E+/Getty Images

Off the Record: The history of reclaimed water on golf courses

May 28, 2024 By
Kenna examines the history of reclaimed water on the golf course and explains its future. ...

Read More
Photo: Kevin W. Frank

Turf Post of the Month: A tribute to Joe Vargas

May 24, 2024 By
This #TurfPostoftheMonth comes from Kevin W. Frank, professor and turfgrass Extension specialist at Michigan State University. ...

Read More
Photo: Golfdom staff

Friends in High Places: Herm Edwards

May 24, 2024 By
Seth Jones got to sit down with Herm Edwards, former NFL cornerback and coach, at the 2024 Masters. ...

Read More