We are happy to announce that Heather Schapals has joined the Green Section as an agronomist in our West Region, where she will be working closely with courses in California and the western U.S. Heather brings a tremendous amount of…
Overseeding primary playing areas with perennial ryegrass each fall requires more resources than a non-overseeded program. That statement is nothing new, but it is still worth emphasizing. A non-overseeded approach also reduces risk, as even the best overseeding plans are…
For most golf facilities, Saturday and Sunday represent peak revenue, peak visibility and peak scrutiny. Whether you manage a daily-fee property pushing more than 200 rounds per day or a private club where member expectations are uncompromising, the weekend is…
Travelling around the Chicagoland area recently, I have seen a lot of controlled burning of naturalized areas in both golf course and park settings. A controlled burn can be an effective tool to manage naturalized areas, but it is important…
The following categories were used to distinguish between the various types of aeration tools: Ninja/Samurai Microtines, Solid Tines Smaller Than ½” Diameter, Solid Tines ½” Diameter or Larger, Hollow Tines Smaller Than ½” Diameter, Hollow Tines ½” Diameter or Larger,…