Tag: USGA

Influence of Winter Fertility on Microdochium nivale

April 9, 2015 By Clint Mattox, Ph.D.

Microdochium nivale is a disease of major concern in cool, humid regions where turfgrass is grown. Presently, the only methods to ensure control of this disease are through the use of synthetic fungicides. The objective of this fertility trial is ...

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Turf colorants for aesthetics and/or as an alternative to overseeding

April 9, 2015 By Drew Pinnix, M.S. and Grady Miller, Ph.D.

Turf managers in the southern United States have traditionally overseeded warm-season turfgrasses during the fall in order to maintain aesthetically pleasing playing surfaces as well as playability throughout the period of dormancy. The most significant negative attributes to overseeding are ...

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ASGCA elects Steve Smyers president

April 1, 2015 By Joelle Harms

Steve Smyers has been elected president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) at the organization’s 69th annual meeting in La Jolla, Calif. Smyers is a graduate of the University of Florida. As a Gator, he was a member of ...

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Seth stands in the fairway bunker on No. 18 at Chambers Bay. Photo by Josh Lewis

Travelogue: Chambers Bay, Tacoma C&GC, Safeco Field

March 24, 2015 By Seth Jones

I was excited to recently make it back to Seattle, my first trip there in maybe 25 years. My trip coincided with one of my favorite holidays — St. Patrick’s Day — and it was indeed a trip heavy on ...

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Punching holes in golf course cultural practices

March 18, 2015 By Joel Jackson

Welcome to the wonderful world of golf course cultural practices. I recently attended a regional educational day hosted by the West Coast, Suncoast and Ridge chapters of the Florida GCSA presented by Bryan Unruh, Ph.D., from the University of Florida. ...

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Audubon International introduces BioBlitz species counting program

March 6, 2015 By Joelle Harms

Audubon International has introduced the first global Golf Course BioBlitz, a free program for golf courses, which will run April 19-25, the week of Earth Day. BioBlitz is a species counting competition designed to create awareness among golfers and the community about ...

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