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Sarah Webb is Golfdom's former managing editor. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Wittenberg University, where she studied journalism and Spanish. Prior to her role at Golfdom, Sarah was an intern for Cleveland Magazine and a writing tutor.

Posts by Sarah Webb

Experts’ Insights: Knocking out nematodes Posted on 11 Mar 2020 in the Maintenance categories.

Because nematodes are microscopic worms that live in soil and feed on turfgrass roots, it’s often necessary to send a soil sample to a diagnostic lab to confirm that they’ve Read more»

A tribute to Pete Dye Posted on 05 Mar 2020 in the Uncategorized categories.

Pete Dye, legendary golf course designer, died Jan. 9 at the age of 94. Dye was a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame and past president of ASGCA. Read more»

Cub Cadet suspends robotics program Posted on 24 Feb 2020 in the Industry News categories.

Cub Cadet has suspended support of its RG3 robotic greens mower. “We identified some technical challenges during field testing … so we’re refocusing our efforts in other areas of the Read more»

Starting ’em young in the turfgrass industry Posted on 24 Feb 2020 in the Featured & Maintenance categories.

What South Forsyth High School in Cumming, Ga., is doing to introduce and engage high school students in the turfgrass industry. Read more»

Heed the overseed Posted on 14 Jan 2020 in the Featured & Research categories.

Typically performed in October, overseeding is the planting of seed directly into existing turf. It serves as a way to help keep grass looking healthy. “Overseeding is driven by golfer Read more»

2019 State of the Industry report Posted on 10 Jan 2020 in the Featured & Maintenance categories.

2019 was a year of many successes, multiple challenges and happily, a few near misses. An inaccurately forecast hurricane saved a lot of superintendents some trouble (but not the unnecessary Read more»