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Seeking closure
NGF report, industry analysts agree that course closings likely will outpace openings for several more years until a balance between supply and demand is realized.
Posted: 11/05/2009   Read more »

News and people briefs
Green Section’s O’Brien to receive award from Carolinas GCSA, Meeting focuses on water-saving strategies, USGS report shows decrease in water usage from 2000 to 2005
Posted: 11/05/2009   Read more »

Virtual trade show receives another boost with Deere
John Deere Golf joins Toro as the second major partner for the online show
Posted: 11/05/2009   Read more »

September rounds provide short-term lift
The 4 percent increase in rounds played is a true measure of performance, one analyst says.
Posted: 11/04/2009   Read more »

Super of the Year deadline extended
Nominate a colleague by Dec. 1.
Posted: 10/30/2009   Read more »

More bang for the buck
By tackling tasks in-house, Doug Ayres of Corral de Tierra in Salinas, Calif., saves money that can be used on other projects.
Posted: 10/29/2009   Read more »

Phosphite products can help prevent Pythium blight
Collaborative research project shows that phosphite-based fungicides and fertilizers can help ward off the disease in perennial ryegrass.
Posted: 10/29/2009   Read more »

News and people briefs
Guelph students express turf knowledge, opinions, Phoenix taps director of regulatory affairs, Robotic mower undergoes Round 2 of testing
Posted: 10/29/2009   Read more »

Award recognizes Rutgers plant breeder
Stacy Bonos receives inaugural award from the Plant Breeding Coordinating Committee.
Posted: 10/26/2009   Read more »

Club managers end relationship with GIS
Potential losses associated with moving 2012 show from New Orleans to Las Vegas prompted CMAA's decision.
Posted: 10/22/2009   Read more »

News and people briefs
Underhill expands rep line, Dow makes changes to pesticide label, ValleyCrest taps Macdonald for Georgia course
Posted: 10/22/2009   Read more »

Virtual trade show receives shot in the arm
Toro signs on as first major partner for equipment managers event.
Posted: 10/21/2009   Read more »

Toro acquires turf division of TYCROP
Broadens Toro’s global offering of turf maintenance equipment
Posted: 10/15/2009   Read more »

Golf's offseason means tree work
The Davey Tree Expert Co. offers pruning tips, advice for choosing an arborist.
Posted: 10/14/2009   Read more »

Research takes early aim at pink snow mold
Three superintendents are working with Oregon State University to learn whether early fungicide applications can help provide better control.
Posted: 10/14/2009   Read more »

News and people briefs
Two BASF products available in larger package size, Jacobsen earns environmental award, Economist to highlight NGCOA conference
Posted: 10/13/2009   Read more »

TPC family welcomes courses at Doral, PGA West
PGA Tour plans to add two to five courses per year for the next three years.
Posted: 10/13/2009   Read more »

Educational event taps into technology
The Northern California GCSA Institute focuses improving turf conditions through use of GPS, soil-monitoring systems.
Posted: 10/12/2009   Read more »

Going green with goats
Livestock help maintain hard-to-mow areas on California course.
Posted: 10/08/2009   Read more »

Better spray coverage may improve dollar spot control
A combination of the right nozzle and spray volume can help maximize fungicide efficacy in fight against dollar spot.
Posted: 10/08/2009   Read more »

News and people briefs
California OK’s Syngenta’s Heritage G fungicide, Register now for New Jersey turfgrass show, DuPont seminars target bluegrass weevils, other pests
Posted: 10/08/2009   Read more »

Hard lessons help mold Magro
Former greenkeeper, college instructor still sees himself as a superintendent first
Posted: 10/01/2009   Read more »

Webinar series offers information on paspalum
Program was recorded during Sept. 9 event in Myrtle Beach.
Posted: 10/01/2009   Read more »

Oakmont crew receives visit from Stanley Cup
Club member, Penguins part-owner treats superintendent John Zimmers and his staff
Posted: 10/01/2009   Read more »

News and people briefs
August rounds drop marginally, GIS registration now open, Jake tweaks western dealer alignments
Posted: 09/30/2009   Read more »

Back to basics
California event provides career information to assistants.
Posted: 09/25/2009   Read more »

East Lake handles flooding rains with ease
Other courses rebound after receiving more than 20 inches of rain.
Posted: 09/24/2009   Read more »

Now is the time to think about spring dead spot
Fall fungicide applications made before Bermudagrass goes into dormancy can go a long way in preventing this disease.
Posted: 09/23/2009   Read more »

News and people briefs
E-Z-GO introduces electric version of utility vehicle, Dow’s LockUp now available as fertilizer combination product, GCSAA gives scholarship awards to 12 students
Posted: 09/22/2009   Read more »

The 'real deal'
Clem Wolfrom credits communication, truthfulness for five decades of success at Detroit Golf Club.
Posted: 09/17/2009   Read more »

Bethpage State Park group receives IPM award
The Excellence in IPM award recognizes efforts to reduce pesticide dependence on park's golf courses.
Posted: 09/16/2009   Read more »

Recognize the best
Nominations for 10th annual Superintendent of the Year Award will be accepted through November 1.
Posted: 09/15/2009   Read more »

News and people briefs
Georgia turfgrass show scheduled for Dec. 9-10, Arysta LifeScience names new president, COO, Irrigation Show registration open
Posted: 09/15/2009   Read more »

Pine Lakes still setting trends after 82 years
The Grand Strand's new-look Granddaddy at home with paspalum.
Posted: 09/11/2009   Read more »

Study: More water less often for more, deeper roots
University of Maryland study indicates that deep, infrequent irrigation can result in more and longer roots in bentgrass greens than light, frequent watering.
Posted: 09/10/2009   Read more »

Rounds don't budge in July report says
Mid-Atlantic region enjoys 4 percent percent bump, while Hawaii, Northwest see steep year-over-year declines.
Posted: 09/08/2009   Read more »

News and people briefs
Architect was sensitive to restoring Ross designs, NGF study debunks golf myth, Irrigation guide available to association members
Posted: 09/08/2009   Read more »

Golf receives passing (barely) mid-term grades
Many facilities will go and should go, analyst says.
Posted: 09/03/2009   Read more »

Study: Be a high roller
Rutgers research shows that higher heights of cut along with lightweight rolling and more frequent mowing can help reduce anthracnose severity in annual bluegrass greens
Posted: 09/03/2009   Read more »

News and people briefs
Jacobsen names eastern, western managers, LebanonTurf taps new marketing manager, Inoculid line now known as Quantum Growth
Posted: 09/02/2009   Read more »

Bermuda on a dime
Virginia Tech research shows that newer, more cold-tolerant Bermudagrasses can establish dominance when blended with cheaper, less-adapted varieties in the transition zone.
Posted: 08/27/2009   Read more »

Redefining executive golf
President's vacation includes stops at two TurfNet member courses on Martha's Vineyard.
Posted: 08/27/2009   Read more »

News and people briefs
Valent names new territory manager in Midwest, Dow announces administrative changes, Biodegradable cleansers tout easy clean up
Posted: 08/27/2009   Read more »

Gordon is back!
Popular author, lecturer and career greenkeeper is back on TurfNet.com with a new blog.
Posted: 08/24/2009   Read more »

Research: Pelzmeter readings are reliable, too
Studies conducted at four universities show that the Pelzmeter and Stimpmeter provide similar green speed measurements.
Posted: 08/20/2009   Read more »

What's new at TurfNet.com?
TurfNet has you covered from the maintenance facility to the kitchen.
Posted: 08/20/2009   Read more »

News and people briefs
Toro sites provide education on drip irrigation, Lesco spreader/sprayer offers zero-turn control, Golf Inc. recognizes green efforts of Hurdzan/Fry
Posted: 08/20/2009   Read more »

Harding Park greens on mend after fertilizer mishap
San Francisco municipal course should be fine for President's Cup in October.
Posted: 08/19/2009   Read more »

Natural predator
Scientists have hope that multiple species of phorid flies can act as control agent against imported fire ants.
Posted: 08/13/2009   Read more »

IGCEMA pegs March for virtual trade show
During the three-day event, visitors to vendor 'booths' will be able to download product information and ask questions in a live chat.
Posted: 08/13/2009   Read more »

Nominations sought for superintendent of the year
Deadline for entries is Nov. 1.
Posted: 08/13/2009   Read more »

News and people briefs
BASF targets fall release for Honor, Tower, EPA OK’s Arysta’s Disarm M, Briggs & Stratton names new CEO
Posted: 08/13/2009   Read more »

Tweets speak louder than words
Information posted to social networking sites might speak volumes about you.
Posted: 08/07/2009   Read more »

Stone Mountain superintendent honored . . . again
Anthony Williams, CGCS, has been named by the GCSAA board of directors as the winner of the 2010 GCSAA President's Award for Environmental Stewardship.
Posted: 08/07/2009   Read more »

News and people briefs
EPA OK’s Bayer fungicide, Illinois superintendent earns master greenkeeper honors, Irrigation Association dedicates Web page to show
Posted: 08/07/2009   Read more »

Lebanon buys Novozymes' turf division
Acquisition includes Roots Turf organic fertilizer label.
Posted: 08/05/2009   Read more »

Study sheds light on herbicide use in paspalum
Broadleaf weeds and weedy grasses can be especially troublesome for seedlings, according to researchers at the University of Arkansas.
Posted: 07/30/2009   Read more »

Rounds fall 3 percent in June
Year-to-date numbers hover near zero, according to monthly report.
Posted: 07/30/2009   Read more »

News and people briefs
Fertilizer 101 takes superintendents back to school, Precision taps new sales manager for Southeast, Arysta names new sales director
Posted: 07/30/2009   Read more »

AST, Toro reach accord on wireless soil monitoring
Agreement leaves both companies free to compete in open market.
Posted: 07/28/2009   Read more »

Adventure of a lifetime
Former Del Monte Golf Course assistant Josh Adrian will serve as superintendent at course in Bhutan.
Posted: 07/23/2009   Read more »

News and people briefs
Ohio State field day set for Aug. 12, AST announces addition to board, Jake names new VP
Posted: 07/23/2009   Read more »

Don't expect changes for St. Andrews
Old Course set up next year should be similar to 2005 Open Championship.
Posted: 07/22/2009   Read more »

Medinah gearing up for 2012 Ryder Cup
For director of golf course operations Curtis Tyrrell, it's all about providing consistent conditions for members and pros.
Posted: 07/16/2009   Read more »

News and people briefs
Valent names new VP, COO, Sipcam reaches distributorship agreement on fungicide, Green Start deadline approaching
Posted: 07/16/2009   Read more »

Life after Nemacur
Several products currently in research show promise as safe, effective nematode-control tools.
Posted: 07/15/2009   Read more »

Bivens out as LPGA commissioner
Fractured relationships were her undoing.
Posted: 07/15/2009   Read more »

Superintendents, techs come together in Florida
Attendees hope meeting aimed at improving communication becomes an annual event.
Posted: 07/09/2009   Read more »

Last call for dog calendar entries
July 31 is the deadline for submitting photos of your dog for TurfNet's 2010 Superintendent's Best Friend Calendar, presented by BASF.
Posted: 07/09/2009   Read more »

News and people briefs
EPA grants Section 3 label to Safari, ValleyCrest taps Haines for Florida course, Salisbury earns irrigation certification
Posted: 07/09/2009   Read more »

Success through consensus
Pre-selling course-improvement projects to board members individually can improve chances for approval.
Posted: 07/07/2009   Read more »

LPGA's struggles continue
Loss of tournaments, title sponsors lead contingent of players to call for commissioner's resignation.
Posted: 07/07/2009   Read more »

Vandalized green under repair at Brown Deer
Crews say the course in Milwaukee will be ready for the PGA Tour's U.S. Bank Championship, which is scheduled for July 16-19.
Posted: 07/03/2009   Read more »

Curtin has neglected Ross design on right track
No longer a joke, municipal George Wright Golf Course now is a hit with Boston-area golfers.
Posted: 07/01/2009   Read more »

Deere says customers won't notice changes
Slow sales force consolidation of divisions, employee buyouts.
Posted: 07/01/2009   Read more »

News and people briefs
Briggs & Stratton to close Wisconsin plant, Andersons names new corporate VP, ValleyCrest announces changes
Posted: 07/01/2009   Read more »

Guide provides tips on water-smart BMPs
Online resource includes detailed descriptions of 18 BMPs and more.
Posted: 06/29/2009   Read more »

Rain in S.E. can't dampen May rounds
Play was up in West, Midwest, but down in soggy Sunbelt.
Posted: 06/29/2009   Read more »

Pet project
Dr. Toni Riggin Bucci of BASF offers tips that could help land your dog in next year's calendar.
Posted: 06/25/2009   Read more »

News and people briefs
EPA OK’s biological weapon in battle against nematodes, Group honors Environmental Turf with award, New Jersey course earns Audubon status
Posted: 06/25/2009   Read more »

San Antonio area latest to feel water crunch
Restrictions in south-central Texas soon could be tightened even more.
Posted: 06/24/2009   Read more »

Ohio turf means business
According to a survey conducted last year, turfgrass was responsible for nearly 42,000 jobs in Ohio in 2007.
Posted: 06/23/2009   Read more »

Grin and share it
Superintendent Peter Galea stays busy playing golf several days each week, coaching the game at Monte Vista Christian School and tending the turf at Pajaro Valley Golf Club.
Posted: 06/18/2009   Read more »

Resources address pesky, weedy issues
Emerald ash borer and southern weeds guides reflect years of research from leading scientists.
Posted: 06/18/2009   Read more »

News and people briefs
Green Start application period open, K-State field day set for August, Marriott honors Orlando's Grande Pines
Posted: 06/18/2009   Read more »

Rain threatens to wash out Open
Forecasts call for a strong chance of rain Wednesday night through Sunday.
Posted: 06/16/2009   Read more »

Pinehurst to be site of historic first in 2014
It will mark the first time the U.S. Open and U.S. Women's Open will have been played on the same course in consecutive weeks.
Posted: 06/15/2009   Read more »

Q&A with Muirfield's Paul B. Latshaw
Muirfield Village's director of grounds operations weighs in on everything from pickled pigs feet to working for Jack to predicting the winner of Game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals.
Posted: 06/11/2009   Read more »

Drought over in Georgia, but lessons linger
Superintendents who helped pave the way for water reform say continued conservation remains critical.
Posted: 06/11/2009   Read more »

News and people briefs
Open headed back to Oakmont in ’16, Endowment benefits University of Minnesota turf, Masters donates more than $3 million to charity
Posted: 06/11/2009   Read more »

NC water bill would target large-volume users
Golf courses would face annual permitting fees between $1,000 and $2,500.
Posted: 06/10/2009   Read more »

Handle with care
There is no one-size-fits-all answer for convincing crew to respect, maintain equipment.
Posted: 06/04/2009   Read more »

Study: Ethephon use may result in scalping
Delayed response in bentgrass can result in misdiagnosis, according to University of Maryland researchers.
Posted: 06/04/2009   Read more »

Early spring helps boost rounds played in April
Warm weather paves the way for golfers in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa.
Posted: 06/04/2009   Read more »

News and people briefs
WTA sets field day at Noer center, ValleyCrest names new regional superintendent, NGF reports can help users through tough economy
Posted: 06/03/2009   Read more »

Recognize your golf course dog!
Submit nominations now for TurfNet's 2010 'Superintendent's Best Friend Calendar' presented by BASF.
Posted: 05/28/2009   Read more »

ABAC contingent spreads turf gospel in China
Professor, students present agronomic program to Chinese club managers and students from Sun Yat-sen University.
Posted: 05/28/2009   Read more »

Dealing with the 'A' word
Ensuring adequate fertility rates, managing water and an aggressive aerification schedule can go a long way in avoiding or rebounding from anthracnose.
Posted: 05/27/2009   Read more »

A career of service
Terry Bonar, CGCS, who is retiring from Canterbury Golf Club, has served his country, his members and his employees since 1963.
Posted: 05/25/2009   Read more »

News and people briefs
TurfNet U. Webinars available on archive page, Water conference set for July, Spectrum unleashes WatchDog loggers
Posted: 05/25/2009   Read more »

Just say 'no' to OT
Superintendents find ways to overcome labor, budget crunch.
Posted: 05/21/2009   Read more »

Rutgers' Crouch named Musser Award recipient
Winner's work focuses on fighting anthracnose on golf course turf.
Posted: 05/21/2009   Read more »

Oregon chapter names its superintendent of the year
Association also announces environmental, hall of fame award winners as well as scholarship recipients.
Posted: 05/19/2009   Read more »

Research touts sand for firmer, healthier greens
Researchers at PACE Turf say light, frequent topdressing can help reduce organic matter, improve firmness on putting surfaces.
Posted: 05/15/2009   Read more »

TurfNet earns industry awards
Ireland series wins four awards, including coveted best-in-show honors.
Posted: 05/15/2009   Read more »

News and people briefs
Underhill catalog now available, Vietnam vet to speak at California event, Eagle Golf announces changes
Posted: 05/15/2009   Read more »

Golf courses in Florida are parched - again
Lake Worth course reports less than 1 inch of rain since January.
Posted: 05/12/2009   Read more »

Mind thatch to control summer pests
Less thatch, water can make golf courses less-than-favorable environments for grubs.
Posted: 05/07/2009   Read more »

See what's new at TurfNet University
Don't have time to attend a live presentation? Then watch them on-demand - as often as you like.
Posted: 05/07/2009   Read more »

Syngenta program offers ways to save
GreenTrust in-season program runs through Aug. 31.
Posted: 05/07/2009   Read more »

News and people briefs
Rain Bird site details rebate/incentive programs, Sipcam, Certis cut ties, G-P adds distributors across Southeast
Posted: 05/07/2009   Read more »

Adventure of a lifetime
For Thomas Bastis, CGCS, competing in extreme sports can be a lot like life as a superintendent.
Posted: 04/30/2009   Read more »

Shot in the arm
Experts give pros and cons of various methods of delivering insecticides and fungicides to trees.
Posted: 04/30/2009   Read more »

Rounds played up 3 percent in March
Michigan leads way with 200 percent increase compared with same period last year.
Posted: 04/30/2009   Read more »

News and people briefs
GreenPartner points redeemable for TurfNet Webinars, Valent adds Florida manager, Hustler Turf introduces new mowers
Posted: 04/30/2009   Read more »

Life after turf
Former superintendents find less stress, more satisfaction in new careers.
Posted: 04/24/2009   Read more »

PACE Turf offers budget-saving tips
Cutting fertilizer use, advanced soil testing can help cut expenses.
Posted: 04/24/2009   Read more »

News and people briefs
UMass sets date for field day, Florida turf farm chosen to produce drought-tolerant zoysia, Deere names overseas sales director
Posted: 04/23/2009   Read more »

BASF beefs up T&O sales team
Changes follow company's December acquisition of Whitmire Micro-Gen.
Posted: 04/21/2009   Read more »

A&M study shows effects of drought on plant temps
Researcher says results show how well some varieties can withstand drought without compromising turf quality.
Posted: 04/16/2009   Read more »

Ingestible product deters geese
FlightControl Plus is safe, yet causes minor discomfort, conditioning birds to relocate.
Posted: 04/16/2009   Read more »

Lawmakers act on LPGA's ill-fated policy
California senator and others call proposed English-only policy discriminatory.
Posted: 04/16/2009   Read more »

Four Seasons' Johnson wins Golden Wrench Award
Tech of the Year ceremony completes prank designed to keep winner in the dark.
Posted: 04/10/2009   Read more »

News and people briefs
Spectrum meter helps detect early stages of plant stress, SipcamAdvan names marketing VP, Lebanon to help others on national day of service
Posted: 04/10/2009   Read more »

News and people briefs
Nominations being accepted for irrigation awards, Lawmakers in California say no to golf tax, Nonprofit group raising funds for green industry scholarships
Posted: 04/10/2009   Read more »

Club Car study targets vandalism
More than 70 percent of the courses surveyed report some level of damage.
Posted: 04/08/2009   Read more »

PGA honors Powell
Clearview Golf Club founder to receive Distinguished Service Award during PGA Championship week in Minneapolis.
Posted: 04/07/2009   Read more »

Early rounds played numbers not all bad news
Golf industry analyst says the industry is 'beating the weather' so far in 2009.
Posted: 04/02/2009   Read more »

Volunteers build bridge to golf for one Bay Hill fan
Maybe the trouble with growing the game is we've been looking to the wrong people to act as its ambassadors.
Posted: 03/31/2009   Read more »

Get Golf Ready exceeds initial goals
Developing more adult golfers is the initiative's goal.
Posted: 03/31/2009   Read more »

News and people briefs
Nufarm adds Halosulfuron Pro to herbicide lineup, Lebanon fertilizer includes Dow’s LockUp, Deere to carry some Lebanon products
Posted: 03/30/2009   Read more »

PSU study: All 'Poa' is not created equal
Researchers say that some varieties of annual bluegrass show promise as viable alternatives on golf courses with moderate salt problems.
Posted: 03/26/2009   Read more »

Closings outpace openings again in ’08
A net loss of 34 18-hole equivalents marked the third straight year of negative net growth.
Posted: 03/25/2009   Read more »

Career Corner blog fills void of turf-related career guidance.
Jim McLoughlin to add his expert commentary weekly.
Posted: 03/23/2009   Read more »

Study: Use less N for growing turf in shade
The study, conducted by researchers at Clemson University, is the first of its kind conducted on Champion Bermudagrass.
Posted: 03/20/2009   Read more »

News and people briefs
Bayer’s Chipco Triton Flo OK’d by EPA, Ariens adds to Gravely mower line, Dow’s Lockup available in the South
Posted: 03/20/2009   Read more »

Research shows link between fertilizer use and ET
Study also shows that older turfgrass uses more water than younger stands.
Posted: 03/19/2009   Read more »

Golfweek features fertilizer BMPs, case studies
"Managing Your Fertilizer Nutrient Inputs" appropriate for golfer education
Posted: 03/15/2009   Read more »

Tech of the Year narrowed to field of 3
Winner will receive the Golden Wrench award from TurfNet and presenting sponsor Foley United.
Posted: 03/12/2009   Read more »

Pre-trial ruling favors AST
Patent infringement case could go to trial next year.
Posted: 03/11/2009   Read more »

Underhill seeks to make quick coupler use safer
The Claw is designed to prevent high-pressure water bursts that can cause injury and flood turf.
Posted: 03/11/2009   Read more »

ValleyCrest names its superintendent of the year
2008 honor goes to Houston-based regional superintendent.
Posted: 03/11/2009   Read more »

Internship helps prepare students in field and office
The program at Desert Mountain
Posted: 03/05/2009   Read more »

News and people briefs
Profile adds product-selection software, AGCO recently launched its upgraded line of DT Series tractors, January rounds played up nearly 9 percent
Posted: 03/05/2009   Read more »

Underhill adds to line of FCI nozzles
Nozzles can help golf courses save water.
Posted: 03/02/2009   Read more »

Irrigation study points way toward savings
Although new technologies are more efficient, owners and operators cite lagging business as barrier to buying new equipment.
Posted: 02/28/2009   Read more »

In search of a deal
Superintendents search trade show floor for ways to help save money on the golf course.
Posted: 02/20/2009   Read more »

Axion launches golf division
New Jersey company builds bridges, walkways from recycled materials.
Posted: 02/20/2009   Read more »

News and people briefs
Sipcam adds Echo to portfolio, Phoenix launches new fungicide, USGA conference set for Richmond, Va.
Posted: 02/20/2009   Read more »

Meeting lays foundation for irrigation certification
Many attendees agreed on a need for standardized procedures, but stopped short of endorsing a universal protocol.
Posted: 02/11/2009   Read more »

Arysta backs up Aloft with grub bounty
Company will pay $1 per live grub in treated areas.
Posted: 02/11/2009   Read more »

Golf great Player helps launch UgMO
Wireless sensors monitor soil moisture, temperature and salinity.
Posted: 02/11/2009   Read more »

News and people briefs
Lebanon increases capacity at production facility, Rounds played down almost 2 percent for 2008, Norman continues affiliation with EIG
Posted: 02/11/2009   Read more »

More notes from
New Orleans

Robotic mower makes splash, Syngenta rolls out 2 new fungicides, Baroness introduces lightweight 5-gang mower
Posted: 02/09/2009   Read more »

MacKenzie named 2008 superintendent of the year
Winner credits past mentors with helping to shape his career.
Posted: 02/06/2009   Read more »

Valent names president, COO
Donaldson most recently headed Valent's BioSciences division.
Posted: 02/05/2009   Read more »

News and people briefs
Phoenix adds algaecide, Warner joins Grigg Brothers, Rhode Island chapter names scholarship winners
Posted: 02/05/2009   Read more »

TurfNet Technician of the Year Award
Deadline for nominations is Feb. 16.
Posted: 01/29/2009   Read more »

Wisconsin Turf Association names Miller as director
The longtime superintendent at Madison's Blackhawk Country Club will work to support turfgrass management at the University of Wisconsin.
Posted: 01/29/2009   Read more »

News and people briefs
Tee time auction to benefit Clemson, NC State, ASGCA honors Audubon’s Dodson, Sipcam announces changes
Posted: 01/29/2009   Read more »

Hughes heads group of super of the year finalists
The winner will be announced Feb. 6 at the Syngenta booth during the Golf Industry Show in New Orleans.
Posted: 01/28/2009   Read more »

GCSAA delays funding for new research projects
Supporting new initiatives will resume when economy becomes more stable.
Posted: 01/23/2009   Read more »

Research reveals drought-tolerant bluegrasses
Study included 27 Kentucky and hybrid bluegrass varieties.
Posted: 01/23/2009   Read more »

Tim Walker wins Nintendo Wii in online tournament
Gamers helped Big Foot "Save the Super" from the Big 3 turf pathogens
Posted: 01/22/2009   Read more »

News and people briefs
Glasses give glimpse into turf stress, Bayer establishes $1 million endowment at NCSU, Agrotain launches fertilizer Web site
Posted: 01/20/2009   Read more »

David Little wins TurfNet membership giveway
First winner of monthly drawing during 2009
Posted: 01/17/2009   Read more »

News and people briefs
Phoenix launches pre-emergent herbicide, Rounds played tumble in November, Irrigation Association forms PAC
Posted: 01/16/2009   Read more »

Redexim readies new machines for GIS rollout
Redesigned Verti-Core II among highlights for New Orleans.
Posted: 01/15/2009   Read more »

Kuhns ready for challenging year as GCSAA president
Continuing to strengthen education, building relationships throughout the industry are among priorities for ’09.
Posted: 01/08/2009   Read more »

Former superintendent educates others on ALS
Steve Franks was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease five years ago.
Posted: 01/08/2009   Read more »

News and people briefs
Hiers recognized for government relations work, GCBAA to hold seminar on using cost guide, John Deere announces management chain changes
Posted: 01/08/2009   Read more »

Changes at TurfNet job board
New $20 service charge for non-members to post job openings; still free for TurfNet members
Posted: 01/05/2009   Read more »

Student TurfNet memberships now available
Restricted accounts allow Forum and newsletter access with optional webinars
Posted: 12/29/2008   Read more »

News and people briefs
Sipcam Agro relocates to North Carolina, Jacklin Seed adds research scientist, Lebanon acquires Emerald Isle line from Milliken
Posted: 12/29/2008   Read more »

Study: Many factors help in ball mark recovery time
According to research conducted at Purdue University, the type of ball mark repair tool used and surface firmness are two key elements in the recovery process.
Posted: 12/17/2008   Read more »

Bonar to receive Green Section Award
More than 50 of the superintendent's former interns and assistants currently are working in the industry.
Posted: 12/16/2008   Read more »

Tennessee turf program to get another faculty member
The school's athletic department is funding the position with a $500,000 grant over three years.
Posted: 12/10/2008   Read more »

Turf breeder noted for developing Celebration Bermuda
Rod Riley had battled a form of motor neuron disease since being diagnosed in August.
Posted: 12/10/2008   Read more »

News and people briefs
BASF focuses on education at GIS, Valent names interim president, United Phosphorus announces changes
Posted: 12/10/2008   Read more »

News and people briefs
Toro, Disney bring leaders forum to First Tee, Wood Bay adds to sales staff, October rounds remain flat
Posted: 12/05/2008   Read more »

Changes to TurfNet's Tech of the Year Award
New deadline more accurately reflects nominees' body of work.
Posted: 12/03/2008   Read more »

Robo chop
The RG3, a robotic greensmower manufactured by an Indianapolis firm, will be on display at the 2009 Golf Industry Show in New Orleans.
Posted: 12/02/2008   Read more »

Molasses diet might help reduce thatch
Scientific research on the sticky stuff is rare and inconclusive, but those who use it as part of a program say they see results.
Posted: 11/22/2008   Read more »

News and people briefs
EPA gives OK to Disarm C, AutoBlanket says stop pounding bunker staples, AST to introduce new soil monitor at GIS
Posted: 11/21/2008   Read more »

Techs hope to address shortage at GIS
Members of the International Golf Course Equipment Managers Association need help from superintendents to raise awareness of their profession.
Posted: 11/18/2008   Read more »

Redesigned PACE site offers more resources
Service provides e-mail, print and online resources for turf managers.
Posted: 11/14/2008   Read more »

Pellucid out to give new meaning to weather
Monthly service helps golf course operators apply weather data to determine business health.
Posted: 11/14/2008   Read more »

Underhill launches new applicator gun
High-flow nozzle can cover 1,000 square feet in less than one minute.
Posted: 11/14/2008   Read more »

Golf 20/20 unveils plan to grow the game
Organizers hope privately funded Get Golf Ready program could add 700,000 new golfers, 5 million-plus rounds by 2013.
Posted: 11/12/2008   Read more »

Meet the class of 2008
1941 Masters, U.S. Open champion Wood, Dye highlight list of Hall of Fame inductees.
Posted: 11/11/2008   Read more »

News and people briefs
Carolinas GCSA recognizes Carmel’s Anderson, AST names Sohrabi director of engineering, Syngenta adds former superintendent to lawn division
Posted: 11/07/2008   Read more »

Rounds played drop nearly 8 percent
Reasons range from big gains last September, to weather and economic factors.
Posted: 11/05/2008   Read more »

History lesson
Meadow Club assistant immerses himself in all-things-MacKenzie.
Posted: 10/31/2008   Read more »

Bayer helps send 5 to 2009 Golf Industry Show
This year's winners include the first female superintendent to win a grant in the program's six-year history.
Posted: 10/31/2008   Read more »

Toro debris blower packs a punch
Turbine-type fan and 27 hp Kohler engine give blower increased debris-clearing power.
Posted: 10/31/2008   Read more »

Award recognizes Pure-Seed's Rose-Fricker
Crop Science Society of America cites contributions to plant breeding.
Posted: 10/29/2008   Read more »

New combination fungicide on the way
Syngenta's Renown expected to receive label registration by next spring.
Posted: 10/28/2008   Read more »

Valent names head of sales for T&O division
Frank Fornari will oversee sales for company's growing turf business.
Posted: 10/28/2008   Read more »

Sagging construction not all bad news
Correcting market should mean more golfers for existing courses.
Posted: 10/25/2008   Read more »

Pre-seed Bermuda study defines application window
Virginia Tech research shows some sulfonylurea herbicides can be applied up to one week before Bermudagrass seeding.
Posted: 10/24/2008   Read more »

Bayer adds new granular formulation of Chipco
Use rates remain unchanged because of Chipco's concentrated formulation.
Posted: 10/23/2008   Read more »

First and still the best
Superintendent's Best Friend Calendar, sponsored by BASF, has been highlighting golf course dogs since 2002.
Posted: 10/17/2008   Read more »

News and people briefs
ProStar now in easy-to-measure formulation, Two recognized for environmental achievements, Eastern Shore chapter donates to local turf council
Posted: 10/16/2008   Read more »

Course reflects owner's passion for sustainability
Richard Morantz operates rustic Kansas course without pesticides or irrigation.
Posted: 10/14/2008   Read more »

Toro buys Soil Reliever line from Southern Green
Acquisition vaults company into deep-tine aeration market.
Posted: 10/13/2008   Read more »

Superintendent named to Carolinas executive committee
Randy Allen has been tending golf turf since 1973.
Posted: 10/10/2008   Read more »

Bayleton available in new formulation
Flowable version is mixed directly into water.
Posted: 10/10/2008   Read more »

Superintendent has muni 'on the Gho'
In the shadow of some of the world's top golf courses, Pacific Grove Golf Links delivers top-quality conditions to locals and tourists.
Posted: 10/08/2008   Read more »

News and people briefs
Valent launches online training modules, Salsco upgrades roller line, Bayer ES names head of fungicide division
Posted: 10/08/2008   Read more »

Organic acids can aid growth, not water retention
Research indicates that humic substances can improve turf conditions, but do not promote phosphorus uptake or help the soil retain moisture.
Posted: 10/05/2008   Read more »

Toro adds umph
to Workman line

Changes to suspension, design make MD line easier to maintain, more comfortable to operate.
Posted: 10/03/2008   Read more »

Rounds played up
4 percent for August

Year-to-date rounds still down slightly.
Posted: 10/03/2008   Read more »

News and people briefs
Two farms in Southeast to grow more paspalum, The Experience recognized by GCSAA for CEU points, Phoenix adds to sales staff
Posted: 10/03/2008   Read more »

Velvet bent shines in compaction, wear study
The Vesper variety of Velvet outperformed 13 other bentgrass cultivars in Rutgers University trials.
Posted: 09/26/2008   Read more »

News and people briefs
BASF adds to sales staff, Profile taps new manager for golf business, Underhill nozzles designed for hand-watering
Posted: 09/25/2008   Read more »

Members, friends help bail out Wisconsin course
Help from neighboring superintendents, fundraiser tournament help resurrect Deer Run Golf Course.
Posted: 09/19/2008   Read more »

Meeting brings hope to technician profession
Equipment managers association hopes to tap superintendents for help.
Posted: 09/19/2008   Read more »

DuPont's Acelepryn OK'd in California
Insecticide labeled for use against white grubs and other pests is first of its kind in anthranilic diamide class.
Posted: 09/19/2008   Read more »

Five to vie for three slots on GCSAA board
VP Mark Kuhns is set to become association's next president when elections are held next February in New Orleans.
Posted: 09/16/2008   Read more »

Penn State names new director of 2-year program
John Kaminski of the University of Connecticut will take over the position at his alma mater in January.
Posted: 09/15/2008   Read more »

Remnants of Ike
felt at Valhalla

Storm damage not expected to slow start of Ryder Cup.
Posted: 09/15/2008   Read more »

News and people briefs
Toro upgrades engines in 4000-D, 4100-D, Dow announces personnel changes, Myrtle Beach Golf Hall of Fame coming in ’09
Posted: 09/12/2008   Read more »

Liquid herbicide nixes English daisies on West Coast
Research shows liquid formulation of penoxsulam to be effective in control of English lawn daisy.
Posted: 09/11/2008   Read more »

Milliken acquires SandMat's parent company
Bunker liners will continue to be sold under the SandMat name.
Posted: 09/11/2008   Read more »

Wasps can take sting out of armyworm control
Recent research shows wasps have taste for larvae and can help identify infestation problems.
Posted: 09/10/2008   Read more »

Retiring professor built OSU program from scratch
Tom Cook ran a one-man turf program at Oregon State for more than 30 years.
Posted: 09/05/2008   Read more »

ASGCA releases updated environmental guide
Book highlights new case studies, success stories.
Posted: 09/05/2008   Read more »

Deere Landscapes will carry Syngenta products
Distrbutor has 600-plus outlets nationwide.
Posted: 09/05/2008   Read more »

Superintendent of the Year nominations sought
Recognize a worthy colleague
Posted: 09/03/2008   Read more »

Product news
John Deere Golf releases Lesco seed line, Ownership changes take hold for Advan, Curfew receives special needs exemption in 5 states
Posted: 09/03/2008   Read more »

Technical know-how
Architect says embracing new technologies could be the difference between looking for or keeping your job.
Posted: 08/27/2008   Read more »

Labbance was a student of course architecture
Golf writer, historian had been diagnosed with ALS in December.
Posted: 08/26/2008   Read more »

Coming soon to a course near you
Tree-killing ash borer spreads west of Mississippi River.
Posted: 08/22/2008   Read more »

News and people briefs
Sprayer allows for improved dry mixing, Meridian OK’d for use in California, Valent expansion continues
Posted: 08/21/2008   Read more »

Superintendent takes new look at old area
Replacing turf in common, out-of-play areas can lead to water savings, fewer inputs.
Posted: 08/15/2008   Read more »

Maryland county may sever ties with Casper
Officials in Anne Arundel County want to know whether the management company was employing illegal aliens at a county-owned golf course.
Posted: 08/08/2008   Read more »

USGA, R&A approve grooves change
The changes are intended to make playing from the rough more challenging.
Posted: 08/08/2008   Read more »

Nationwide rounds played fall in June
The month's biggest losses were in the soggy Midwest.
Posted: 08/07/2008   Read more »

News and people briefs
BASF expands herbicide line with Onetime, Bayer announces scholarship winners, Profile adds international sales manager
Posted: 08/07/2008   Read more »

Oakland Hills will be tighter, tougher for PGA
Nearly 300 yards have been added since the course played host to the 2004 Ryder Cup Matches.
Posted: 08/04/2008   Read more »

Texas Tech researchers release new zoysia
Shadow Turf's traits include shade tolerance, more rapid growth.
Posted: 07/31/2008   Read more »

News briefs for the week
E-Z-GO vehicles get new gas engine, White Metal adds to hybrid cup line, Phoenix product line continues to grow
Posted: 07/31/2008   Read more »

Members, city join to bail out Kansas course
Superintendent/GM gets by with all-volunteer crew.
Posted: 07/30/2008   Read more »

Nematodes extending reach northward
Some remain glib about life after Nemacur.
Posted: 07/25/2008   Read more »

Green Start offers education to assistants
Third annual event scheduled for Oct. 1-3 at two North Carolina locations.
Posted: 07/24/2008   Read more »

News and people briefs
WaterSmart Symposium focuses on conservation, Water-saving efforts pay off at Fort Bragg, Profile names new market manager
Posted: 07/24/2008   Read more »

Court dismisses Toro's claim against AST
Judge rules Minnesota does not have jurisdiction, and that Toro can continue litigation in Pennsylvania.
Posted: 07/18/2008   Read more »

Data helps quantify PGR-related savings
Superintendent says slowing turf growth helps him cut fuel costs by thousands and reallocate labor toward other projects.
Posted: 07/17/2008   Read more »

Toro adds 5900 series rotary mower
The 5900 and 5910 offer a cutting width of up to 16 feet.
Posted: 07/11/2008   Read more »

End of an era
Paul Voykin will retire in September after nearly 48 years as superintendent at Chicago-area club.
Posted: 07/10/2008   Read more »

News and people briefs
ASGCA member list now available, Scholarship endowment honors Carolinas superintendent, Scotts name VP of global seed division
Posted: 07/10/2008   Read more »

Glyphosate drift can harm non-target plants
According to research at Ohio State University, adjuvents in post-emergent herbicides present risk to young trees, woody plants.
Posted: 07/09/2008   Read more »

News and people briefs
Rounds played slip in May, BASF names new marketing manager, Syngenta’s Tenacity available in 1-gallon containers
Posted: 07/03/2008   Read more »

'Keep it Classic' to save historic munis
California attorney's plan would restore, preserve pubicly owned golf courses.
Posted: 07/03/2008   Read more »

Farm Bill includes possibilities for turfgrass
Bill to boost ag-related initiatives over next five years.
Posted: 07/01/2008   Read more »

UMass study seeks to ID pesticide-cleaning plants
Research indicates some plant species can help curb chemical runoff.
Posted: 06/27/2008   Read more »

Hazeltine will be longer, tougher for ’09 PGA
Architect Rees Jones, superintendent Jim Nicol near completion of another tweaking of RTJ Sr. design.
Posted: 06/27/2008   Read more »

Nematode counts rising in parts of Southeast
Dry conditions and sandy soils provide fertile ground for pests.
Posted: 06/26/2008   Read more »

Cool-season turf pest expands range
Publication confirms annual bluegrass weevil has spread to Ohio.
Posted: 06/26/2008   Read more »

News briefs for the week
New alliance to help users navigate water-use regulations, Jacobsen updates diesel utility vehicle line, RedWing is new aquatic herbicide by Phoenix
Posted: 06/26/2008   Read more »

Study links long-term pesticide use to diabetes
Recent research shows a possible conncection between type 2 diabetes and long-term use of some chlorinated pesticides.
Posted: 06/12/2008   Read more »

Flooding affects accessories suppliers in Iowa
Standard Golf stays high and dry, but flooding touches many of the company's employees and a local distributor.
Posted: 06/12/2008   Read more »

News briefs
Give your assistant a leg up at Green Start Academy, OTF seminar focuses on summer stress, Precision launches Transport Ultra
Posted: 06/12/2008   Read more »

Water-conservation plan pays off in Georgia
State eases water-use restrictions in drought-stricken counties, but only for courses that have written BMPs.
Posted: 06/05/2008   Read more »

Improving seasonal shoot density
Two-year study shows that increased nitrogen applications can result in higher summer shoot density in bentgrass.
Posted: 06/05/2008   Read more »

News briefs
Nebraska adding turf-landscape major, Scotts announces changes, Thompson heads up FarmLinks efforts for BASF
Posted: 06/04/2008   Read more »

Canadian agency gives OK to herbicide 2,4-D
Decision is consistent with findings in U.S., Europe.
Posted: 05/30/2008   Read more »

Syngenta updates GreenCast site
Online tool offers more information for superintendents.
Posted: 05/28/2008   Read more »

Averting catastrophe
Research indicates synthetic fluid is less damaging to turf than mineral-, vegetable-based products after accidental spills.
Posted: 05/27/2008   Read more »

New product enters fight against ash borer
Tree-injection system has been granted a special local need label in five states.
Posted: 05/22/2008   Read more »

News briefs for the week
ViTech adds organic acid Deere’s earnings reach record $763 million OTF announces schedule of events
Posted: 05/21/2008   Read more »

People briefs for the week
Bayer ES adds sales reps, Watschke joins Floratine as consultant, Profile names new Midwest sales manager
Posted: 05/16/2008   Read more »

Water rationing begins in Northern California
Some courses in Oakland area will have to reduce use by 30 percent.
Posted: 05/15/2008   Read more »

Toro program provides major experience
Winners will help prep for U.S. Open, PGA Championship.
Posted: 05/15/2008   Read more »

Toro adds 14-blade reel for Flex mowers
Sees more blades a better solution than faster reel speed.
Posted: 05/08/2008   Read more »

Sand save?
A University of Florida study shows that a yet-to-be-released product could help turf retain water and nutrients longer.
Posted: 05/08/2008   Read more »

TurfNet wins awards
Wilson video, Web design earn first-place recognition.
Posted: 05/08/2008   Read more »

News briefs for the week
Pace seminar set for June Standard launches EasyMark flagstick system Otterbine-Barebo introduces light system for large fountains
Posted: 05/06/2008   Read more »

'Skiing weatherman' hitting hole-in-one
Superintendents find Herb Stevens' forecasts invaluable
Posted: 05/02/2008   Read more »

Iowa superintendents rebound from tough winter
Unseasonably warm conditions followed by more than three months of freezing temperatures spelled doom for many.
Posted: 05/01/2008   Read more »

News briefs for the week
Rounds played down in March BASF enjoys record growth Andersons buys Douglass
Posted: 05/01/2008   Read more »

Oregon GCSA names award winners
Honorees include past chapter and former GCSAA presidents.
Posted: 04/25/2008   Read more »

News briefs for the week
Powell to receive honorary doctorate Advan says 'Tee-1-Up' UMass event to honor George Thompson
Posted: 04/25/2008   Read more »

Architect designs six-hole course
Short course includes synthetic greens, tees.
Posted: 04/25/2008   Read more »

People briefs for the week
L.I. chapter awards scholarships to SUNY-Delhi students Architects elect new president Phoenix Environmental adds sales manager
Posted: 04/18/2008   Read more »

Golf goes to D.C.
Representatives from throughout the industry go to Capitol Hill to educate legislators on the game's impact.
Posted: 04/18/2008   Read more »

Relief coming for courses in South Florida
Water-use restrictions upgraded from Phase III to Phase II.
Posted: 04/16/2008   Read more »

Fighting fairy ring
Use of surfactants can help fend off fungal disease.
Posted: 04/14/2008   Read more »

TurfNet University webinar series slated
Approved by GCSAA for .1 education point; free for TurfNet members... April 15 event FREE for everyone!
Posted: 04/14/2008   Read more »

News briefs for the week
Advan enters PGR market Vehicle helps ease task of syringing Standard offers custom flagsticks
Posted: 04/13/2008   Read more »

Search for CEO comes to an end
Mark Woodward will begin new role after the U.S. Open.
Posted: 04/08/2008   Read more »

News briefs for the week
Phoenix launches Hawk-I N/O insecticide R&A Web site can help in development of maintenance plan Nominate a beautifully brutal par 3 or par 4
Posted: 04/07/2008   Read more »

People briefs for the week
Advan, Sipcam Agro name CEO Marriott honors Superintendent of the Year finalist Mayes heads Pacific Palms for ValleyCrest
Posted: 04/04/2008   Read more »

Velocity graduates to granular formulation
Superintendents can say good bye to digital scales.
Posted: 04/04/2008   Read more »

Studies focus on nitrogen leaching
Research updates were part of the 21st annual South Florida Turf Exposition and Field Day.
Posted: 04/04/2008   Read more »

Rounds played rebound in February
Golf Datatech, National Golf Foundation both report positive growth.
Posted: 04/03/2008   Read more »

News briefs for the week
Initiative aimed at attracting women Meters measure light available to plants Monsanto to step up production of Roundup
Posted: 04/02/2008   Read more »

Valent event focuses on education
Extension specialists can help develop treatment programs to control troublesome summer diseases.
Posted: 03/28/2008   Read more »

Las Colinas course ready for Byron Nelson
John Cunningham and staff get thumbs-up from PGA Tour.
Posted: 03/27/2008   Read more »

News briefs for the week
Rhode Island chapter awards scholarships Turfco launches walking seeder Superintendents single out stress factors
Posted: 03/26/2008   Read more »

Turfgrass breeders honor Duich
Penn State alum, professor devoted career to research, teaching.
Posted: 03/25/2008   Read more »

Marriott Golf mandates Audubon status
The company says 34 of its managed courses in North America and the Caribbean must be certified by year's end.
Posted: 03/20/2008   Read more »

Hard work helps solve Bay Hill's greens
An undiagnosed disease and three types of nematodes caused damage on at least 14 holes.
Posted: 03/19/2008   Read more »

A fishy problem in South Florida
State and local officials believe natural causes are to blame for thousands of dead tilapia at PGA National.
Posted: 03/19/2008   Read more »

News briefs for the week
American Golf sells more than 40 courses Inaugural women’s initiative set for PGA Golf Club Work moving along on Norman’s Cornerstone
Posted: 03/18/2008   Read more »

Insecticide shows promise against emerald ash borer
Dinotefuran product helps protect ash trees at Chicago-area course.
Posted: 03/15/2008   Read more »

Oil company to expand into turf
Petro-Canada will bring a fungicide to the golf turf market later this year.
Posted: 03/15/2008   Read more »

News briefs for the week
Becker Underwood takes aim at soil salts No end in sight for south Florida water restrictions Donation benefits New York Turfgrass Association
Posted: 03/14/2008   Read more »

Williams was pioneer of modern greenkeeping
Former GCSAA president served nearly 40 years in Chicago area.
Posted: 03/10/2008   Read more »

Precision, Agrium offer fertilizer, surfactant combination
Product combines timed-release fertilizer with wetting agent for Canadian distribution.
Posted: 03/08/2008   Read more »

Turf people in the news
Robinson was known for use of water features Fultz joins Grigg Brothers Seago adds dealer rep
Posted: 03/06/2008   Read more »

Nufarm Americas to acquire Etigra
Etigra fungicide and insecticide portfolio said to complement Nufarm herbicides.
Posted: 03/05/2008   Read more »

News briefs for the week
Chipco fungicide receives label registration Rain Bird releases Web-based controller Rounds played down in January
Posted: 03/04/2008   Read more »

Agencies investigate claims of contaminated drinking water
The company that owns the Orlando, Fla.-area club calls the allegations untrue.
Posted: 02/27/2008   Read more »

Penn State to honor Duich
Retired professor, turfgrass breeder to receive 2008 Distinguished Alumni Award
Posted: 02/25/2008   Read more »

Analyst believes golf is in for tougher times
Koppenhaver: Institute change at the facility level to grow the game.
Posted: 02/24/2008   Read more »

News briefs for the week
Renovations to begin at East Lake Club Car’s new vehicle to ship soon Bayer's Banol OK'd for use in California
Posted: 02/23/2008   Read more »

Turf people in the news
GCSAA making progress with CEO search Redexim, Deere name top distributors Wiedenmann adds to sales staff
Posted: 02/22/2008   Read more »

Kevin Ross CGCS, Jim Paluch join TurfNet editorial team
Will contribute monthly columns on agronomic and management topics.
Posted: 02/20/2008   Read more »

News briefs for the week
Troon targets Audubon program for all courses Underhill kit converts controllers to two-wire operation Business owner sentenced for employing illegal aliens
Posted: 02/19/2008   Read more »

Lawsuits question rights to wireless soil monitoring
A patent-infringement suit filed by Advanced Sensor Technology against Toro is one of four surrounding the rights to the transmission of wireless communications.
Posted: 02/18/2008   Read more »

Changes ahead for Deere, Lesco
One Source tag is gone, but concept of one-stop-shopping is not.
Posted: 02/17/2008   Read more »

GIS sets records for attendance, exhibit space
Partners agree to extend show through 2014
Posted: 02/16/2008   Read more »

News briefs for the week
GCBAA updates course construction guide BASF launches online training tool Valent, Phoenix products receive EPA approval, more...
Posted: 02/15/2008   Read more »

Water restrictions could ease for Georgia superintendents
The state GCSA chapter has submitted a proposal to water officials regarding spring green-up
Posted: 02/13/2008   Read more »

PGA Golf Club adopts GreenFix repair program
GreenFix named the preferred ball mark repair tool
Posted: 02/11/2008   Read more »

Dow’s Curfew receives label update in Florida
Buffer zone for nematicide application reduced to 30 feet
Posted: 02/11/2008   Read more »

Judge rules in favor of disabled golfers
Private clubs required to offer swivel-seat carts.
Posted: 02/11/2008   Read more »

Lindsay Corp. buys Watertronics
Pump station manufacturer to become part of turnkey irrigation solutions from Lindsay.
Posted: 02/10/2008   Read more »

Water officials find aquifer beneath Balboa Park
New water source could supply irrigation to parts of southern CA.
Posted: 02/10/2008   Read more »

Profile sells DryJect to former owners
Van Drumpt and Des Garennes re-acquire DryJect.
Posted: 02/10/2008   Read more »

SUNY-Cobleskill adds bachelor’s programs in turf
Former turf management AS split into golf and sports turf BS programs.
Posted: 02/09/2008   Read more »

Downing takes over as GCSAA president
Kuhns and Fitzroy also move up; Finlen, Queen re-elected to BOD.
Posted: 02/08/2008   Read more »

DeLozier leaves Pulte for consulting firm
NGCOA president joins Global Golf Advisors
Posted: 02/08/2008   Read more »

Combest receives inaugural tech award
Former Lake City (Fla.) Community College instructor brought organizational know-how from U.S. Navy.
Posted: 02/07/2008   Read more »

TPC taps Vlach for Sawgrass
Tom Vlach, CGCS, will succeed Fred Klauk Jr. after the Players Championship in May.
Posted: 02/06/2008   Read more »

Toro and Flowtronex form distribution alliance
Toro distributors to offer Flowtronex pump stations as part of irrigation packages
Posted: 02/06/2008   Read more »

Norman likes idea of going brown
Officials recognize that the voice of current PGA Tour players might help sell golfers on firm, fast and brown.
Posted: 02/04/2008   Read more »

Housing slump impacts new courses
NGF research indicates that residential course openings have been declining steadily since 2000.
Posted: 02/04/2008   Read more »

Zimmers wins
superintendent of the year

Award takes Oakmont greenkeeper by surprise
Posted: 02/03/2008   Read more »

Partnerships expand reach of online turfgrass program
Agreements allow students to apply credits towards Penn State turfgrass bachelor's degree
Posted: 01/28/2008   Read more »

Superintendent of the Year finalists announced
Winner to be announced at Club Car booth, Friday Feb 1 @ 2:30PM; will receive Club Car Turf 252.
Posted: 01/24/2008   Read more »

GIS: Is bigger better?
Some say collaboration is key to future success.
Posted: 01/23/2008   Read more »

NGF: Closures
outpace openings again

More 18-hole equivalents closed than opened for the second consecutive year, and the second time since WWII.
Posted: 01/23/2008   Read more »

Downing ready
to begin term as president

Goals include engaging current members, finding new ones.
Posted: 01/21/2008   Read more »

Homeland Security
extends chemical registration period

Process designed to track materials that could pose a public threat if mishandled.
Posted: 01/17/2008   Read more »

Agronomist leaves
USGA for private firm

Matt Nelson spent 12 years with Green Section.
Posted: 01/17/2008   Read more »

Rounds played
fall in November

Rain washes out play in Northeast, Midwest
Posted: 01/11/2008   Read more »

2007 brought
bevy of challenges

Wind, rain, or lack thereof, helped
compound problems throughout the year.
Posted: 01/11/2008   Read more »

Powers splits time
between ice, golf course

Serving as off-ice official gives Tim Powers a way to give back to the other game he loves.
Posted: 01/07/2008   Read more »

Horton to receive
Green Section Award

Honor marks a 40-plus-year career that has been dedicated to environmental stewardship.
Posted: 01/04/2008   Read more »

ValleyCrest adds
regional superintendent in Florida

Ohio State graduate takes over northeastern territory.
Posted: 01/04/2008   Read more »

University of Texas fire
won't affect tournaments

New clubhouse was scheduled to open in early March.
Posted: 01/04/2008   Read more »

California desert
is sinking, study shows

U.S. Geological Survey says demand for groundwater in Coachella Valley has caused some locations to drop in elevation by more than a foot.
Posted: 12/21/2007   Read more »

Drought will affect
preparations for ’08

Superintendents in parts of Georgia, Florida will face spring green-up without much irrigation water.
Posted: 12/21/2007   Read more »

Cracker shells
help control geese

The projectiles are harmless to the birds, and emit a loud bang that can frighten them off for an entire day.
Posted: 12/20/2007   Read more »

Crew member dies
of apparent heart attack

John Lyons was cutting brush on a hillside along the fourth hole of River Falls (Wis.) Golf Course when he collapsed.
Posted: 12/19/2007   Read more »

Water plan would help
cities, golf course

The project would deliver recycled water to Pasatiempo Golf Club and help two municipalities save potable water.
Posted: 12/12/2007   Read more »

USDA hits Scotts
with civil penalty

Agency says company violated Plant Protection Act of 2000
Posted: 12/10/2007   Read more »

GCSAA to honor three
at Orlando Golf Industry Show

Oscar Miles, H. James Loke and Donald Hearn will be presented with the GCSAA Distinguished Service Award Jan. 31 in Orlando, Fla.
Posted: 12/08/2007   Read more »

Washington courses
rebound from deadly storm

Parts of the Olympic Peninsula
received more than 10 inches of rain
in a 24-hour period.
Posted: 12/05/2007   Read more »

Bayer, NuFarm settle
patent-infringement dispute

Terms of the settlement include NuFarm recognizing that Bayer's patent is valid and enforceable.
Posted: 12/03/2007   Read more »

Low-interest loan helps
pay for new irrigation system

Michigan course predicts annual savings of 10 million gallons of water, 20,000 kilowatt hours.
Posted: 11/30/2007   Read more »

Rounds played
climb in October

Parts of Midwest show largest gains; play down in Northwest, Florida.
Posted: 11/29/2007   Read more »

Arysta’s Aloft
receives registration

New insecticide effective against white grubs and surface feeding insects.
Posted: 11/23/2007   Read more »

New E-Z-GO president
ready to make splash

Kevin Holleran succeeds John Garrison, who has been named president of Textron's Industrial Segment.
Posted: 11/21/2007   Read more »

William G. Teufel, golf course architect, dies at 82
Designed many courses in Northwest
Posted: 11/21/2007   Read more »

Maintenance building plans stall
Metal building deviates too much from promised clubhouse lookalike.
Posted: 11/21/2007   Read more »

Bayer names new field reps
Mike Kelly, Bob Ducote and Mike Hirvela added to sales team.
Posted: 11/21/2007   Read more »

Carolinas GCSA show
continues record growth

Number of exhibitors, booths hit all-time highs.
Posted: 11/20/2007   Read more »

Drought persists across southeastern U.S.
Some rains have helped, but outlook remains dry.
Posted: 11/19/2007   Read more »

Bethpage Black
stretched and tweaked

Rees Jones designs changes in advance of ’09 U.S. Open.
Posted: 11/15/2007   Read more »

Wisconsin issues new
rules for fertilizer use

Rules previously focused on agriculture will be extended, in hopes of protecting water.
Posted: 11/13/2007   Read more »

Deere issues recall
on utility vehicles

Possible brake problem affects up to 5,400 Gators.
Posted: 11/09/2007   Read more »

Friends remember
Hughes for putting others first

Superintendent at N.Y. course drowns in swimming accident
Posted: 11/02/2007   Read more »

Calif. superintendent,
crew help save homes

The Rancho Bernardo workers fight back flames, earn praise as ‘heroes.’
Posted: 11/02/2007   Read more »

Academic community
votes not to support rankings

Turfgrass educators and researchers at meeting take nearly unanimous stance
Posted: 11/01/2007   Read more »

Researchers work
to quantify turf health

Measuring traits invisible to the human eye may help courses stay greener.
Posted: 10/30/2007   Read more »

The Cliffs, Clemson
enter partnership

The Center for Environmental Golf Research will include research labs and plots.
Posted: 10/26/2007   Read more »

Owner’s body
found in pond

Authorities do not suspect foul play.
Posted: 10/26/2007   Read more »

Superintendent of the
Year nominations sought

Recognize one of your worthy colleagues
Posted: 10/25/2007   Read more »

Drought continues
to worsen across South

A cold front brings rain to the region, but water levels remain low.
Posted: 10/25/2007   Read more »

California wildfires
hit home

Lake Arrowhead Country Club's irrigation helps firefighters battle flames.
Posted: 10/24/2007   Read more »

Oakmont East closes to
play for 2008, possibly longer

Course often used as staging area for major championships
Posted: 10/22/2007   Read more »

Jacobsen introduces
mower, aerator

Customer feedback helps company make changes to its Eclipse mowers
Posted: 10/19/2007   Read more »

Develop maintenance 'business plan'
for consistent conditions

USGA agronomist touts idea to assistant superintendents.
Posted: 10/10/2007   Read more »

Klauk to retire from Sawgrass
Veteran superintendent will stay through 2010 Players to ease transition.
Posted: 10/09/2007   Read more »

Mona accepts position with World Golf Foundation
CEO has headed superintendents association since 1993.
Posted: 10/05/2007   Read more »

Patent-infringement suit could linger
Jacobsen, Toro case could take two years to resolve.
Posted: 10/05/2007   Read more »

Canongate hopes to expand footprint in Texas
Atlanta-area company reported to be interested in two more metropolitan Houston courses.
Posted: 10/05/2007   Read more »

Former USGA tournament agronomist opens consulting firm
Also: A new award recognizes golf technicians.
Posted: 09/28/2007   Read more »

Donations help outfit military practice range
Standard Golf and one of its distributors send accessories to Iraq.
Posted: 09/24/2007   Read more »

Residents try to save Oregon course from development
A representative of the course’s owner says attempts to secure long-term water rights have come up dry.
Posted: 09/21/2007   Read more »

Superintendent readies for blind golfers’ championship
The Edgemont, Pa., course has a long history with similar events.
Posted: 09/21/2007   Read more »

Garcia puts touch on TPC layout
The Spaniard gets his feet wet on Greg Norman’s design under construction in San Antonio.
Posted: 09/21/2007   Read more »

Penn State to honor Green Section director
Stanley Zontek will receive the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences’ Distinguished Alumni Award.
Posted: 09/19/2007   Read more »

Arrest made in arson case
Damage that included destruction of 38 golf cars could run as high as $150,000.
Posted: 09/14/2007   Read more »

Carolina courses rebound from drought
The dry spell is ranked as the region's third-worst in recent history.
Posted: 09/12/2007   Read more »

East Lake greens better than expected
Players call claims of heat- and drought-related damage overdone.
Posted: 09/12/2007   Read more »

Course vandalism investigated as possible hate crime
Racial messages have been chemically burned into the turf three times since Aug. 5.
Posted: 09/07/2007   Read more »

Fire blackens golf course’s environs
The Meadow at Peabody uses its water to helps firefighters prevent damage to the course or surrounding homes.
Posted: 09/07/2007   Read more »

Steven White remembered as 'well respected' superintendent, architect, owner
The Michigan State alumnus worked throughout northern MI.
Posted: 09/07/2007   Read more »

Valent introduces two new fungicides
Tourney and Stellar should be approved by year’s end.
Posted: 08/31/2007   Read more »

Cellular provider to ‘plant’ tower on Kansas course
The club equates the windfall to eight new memberships.
Posted: 08/31/2007   Read more »

Midwestern courses recover from August storms
Crews scramble to reopen for the holiday weekend.
Posted: 08/31/2007   Read more »

New chemistry targets weedy issues
Research shows penoxsulam is effective in low doses.
Posted: 08/27/2007   Read more »

Caddie develops next ball-mark repair tool
Years of experience lead to the tee-like invention.
Posted: 08/24/2007   Read more »

Ravel takes over Syngenta’s golf division
DiPaola assumes a new role in the company’s ornamental market.
Posted: 08/24/2007   Read more »

Carolinas associations rally to help colleague
A golf tournament raises $19,000 for former a superintendent battling cancer.
Posted: 08/24/2007   Read more »

San Francisco debates future of its municipal courses
The six city-owned facilities lost a total of $1.4 million last year.
Posted: 08/24/2007   Read more »

Milwaukee municipal reopens
Parks official: All tests for PCB contamination negative.
Posted: 08/17/2007   Read more »

Norman will receive Old Tom award
The ‘Shark’ has headed the EIG advisory council since 2003.
Posted: 08/17/2007   Read more »

Golf course manager charged with theft
The district attorney’s office seized records from two Pueblo, Colo., facilities.
Posted: 08/17/2007   Read more »

Worker at Cape Cod course struck by car
The 52-year-old was hit as he drove a utility vehicle on a public road.
Posted: 08/16/2007   Read more »

Seay was longtime designer for Arnold Palmer
The K Club was among the architect’s designs.
Posted: 08/16/2007   Read more »

Courses look for ways to stave off invasive mussels
Superintendents fight clogged irrigation systems as zebra mussels spread throughout the country.
Posted: 08/10/2007   Read more »

FarmLinks, BASF establish partnership
The turf and ornamental division will bring 400 industry pros to the Alabama facility each year.
Posted: 08/10/2007   Read more »

Car crash, drowning temporarily close Ohio course
A man trying to elude police jumped into the pond after a high-speed chase.
Posted: 08/10/2007   Read more »

Volunteers help courses keep divots filled
The effort helps a superintendent focus on keeping greens healthy in summer heat.
Posted: 08/10/2007   Read more »

Ruling complicates matters for Fresno development
A judge's decision could cause Running Horse to be auctioned off as 38 separate parcels.
Posted: 08/10/2007   Read more »

Deal for Running Horse stalls again
Donald Trump has withdrawn his $30 million offer.
Posted: 08/07/2007   Read more »

Canadian Open course's agronomist dies
Ernie Amsler was known as 'Captain' at Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham, Ontario.
Posted: 08/07/2007   Read more »

Mix-up ends with dead greens on D.C. course
Crewmembers mistakenly apply glyphosate instead of fungicide to 36 greens at National Park Service-operated course.
Posted: 08/02/2007   Read more »

Southern courses battle pine beetles
About five species of pine beetles target weakened trees - and prevention can be critical, entomologists say.
Posted: 08/02/2007   Read more »

Jury sides with course in cart warranty case
Ridgetop Ranch Properties, former owner of Lake Elizabeth (Calif.) Golf and Ranch Club, is awarded $1.67 million.
Posted: 08/02/2007   Read more »

High PCB levels close Milwaukee County course
Fertilizer applied July 5 contained the PCBs; no ill effects on golfers or workers have been reported.
Posted: 08/02/2007   Read more »




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