The Greek word for turf
Mike Kenna, Ph.D., describes why those in the golf industry are turf scientists first and discusses the need for collaboration between research entities. ...Read More
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In memoriam: James T. Snow, former national director of USGA Green Section
James Taft Snow, 68, of Basking Ridge, N.J., died on Nov. 25 home with his family, after a ten-year struggle with frontotemporal dementia. ...Read More
USGA Green Section 100th anniversary
Mike Kenna, Ph.D., reflects on how much the USGA Green Section owes to Charles V. Piper, Ph.D., and Russell A. Oakley, Ph.D. ...Read More
Effect of golf shoe designs on putting greens
Cole Thompson, Ph.D., director of USGA Green Section, takes a look at the impact of golf shoe design and foot traffic on putting greens. ...Read More
100 years young: The USGA Green Section
Despite reaching its 100-year anniversary, the USGA’s Green Section is too busy adapting to golf courses’ ever-changing needs to celebrate its centennial. ...Read More
The bunker rake debate
Many things have changed in the game of golf since the world was ensnared in the COVID-19 pandemic. Common touch points such as ball washers and water coolers quickly were removed from courses around the U.S. On the maintenance side, ...Read More