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About Mike Kenna, Ph.D.
Mike Kenna, Ph.D., is the retired director of research, USGA Green Section. Contact him at mpkenna@gmail.com.
Posts by Mike Kenna, Ph.D.
Mike Kenna, Ph.D., presents a turfgrass research and extension history of Oklahoma State University and bermudagrass to celebrate the past 75 years. Read more»
Mike Kenna, Ph.D. explains the benefits golf courses in communities in the wake of a proposed bill that would eliminate courses in favor of public housing. Read more»
Researchers evaluated SMS systems to reduce the number of irrigation cycles or water applied while maintaining acceptable turfgrass quality. Read more»
Mike Kenna shares ways golf courses can keep and maintain out-of-play areas thanks to the results of several environmental studies. Read more»
Weed control for naturalized areas on golf courses can be difficult without the application of herbicides. Read more»
Western water shortages bring more attention to golf courses, making it critical to use best practices to maximize conservation. Read more»