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About James Murphy, Ph.D.
James Murphy, Ph.D. is an extension specialist in turfgrass management at Rutgers University.
Posts by James Murphy, Ph.D.
Sand topdressing has evolved from labor-intensive 19th-century origins into a science-based practice essential for modern golf course management. Read more»
Mike Kenna offers a look at all of the best turfgrass research that has been published by Golfdom within the past year of 2020. Read more»
Researchers allowed some damage from ABW larvae in creeping bentgrass fairways to see if it would reduce annual bluegrass cover throughout the season. Read more»
Turfgrass experts lay out a few best management practices for controlling anthracnose on annual bluegrass putting greens. Read more»
Experts evaluated dollar spot (Clarireedia jacksonii) incidence and disease progress on six bentgrasses that vary in tolerance to the disease. Read more»
Superintendents use topdressing to manage thatch accumulation and maintain smooth putting green surfaces. However, they often avoid topdressing during the growing season because residual coarse sand may interfere with play Read more»