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An elusive enemy
Although large patch and its hosts have been around a long time, little is understood about this blight disease that affects warm-season turfgrasses.
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Venturi left his mark on golf as a player and broadcaster
The 1964 U.S. Open champion, who pioneered golf telecasts, died two days after his 82nd birthday and less than two weeks after his induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame.
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RANDY WILSON: Here at the 'Rock
Golf Course Patrol
"Golf has changed. The ball is different. It stays in the air much longer than ever before. Grooming standards have changed. Golfer expectations have changed. The golfer's equipment is highly..." Read more →

DAVE WILBER: The Turfgrass Zealot
Terrorism, Turfhead Style
""Have you lost your f**king mind?" The voice said as it roared out of the office. I was 5 minutes early for my meeting with Superintendent Z. It was clear that something was wrong. "Well, answer me..." Read more →

FRANK ROSSI: Frankly Speaking
Low and Slow
"Low and slow is an excellent strategy for cooking meats that need time to tenderize. I'm sure the Maestro has a good recipe to insert here. Low and slow also describes the season we have had to date with low temperatures that are keeping..." Read more →

PAUL MacCORMACK:
The Mindful Superintendent
The Flip Side...
"Okay, now that you have a few more holes in your vocabulary because of last weeks post (Speak No Evil), its time we start to talk about filling the voids. It doesn't take a whole lot of effort... j..." Read more →
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