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The 19th Hole: Mike Poch

May 18, 2018 By
Mike Poch Superintendent // Foxborough CC, Foxboro, Mass. What are you drinking? I’m not sure what this is. It’s the “import.” I think it’s a Blue Moon. They gave me an orange. So, I caught you on your first trip ...

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Winter bermudagrass overseeding: Does it hurt or help?

May 14, 2018 By , , , , and
Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon) is the choice for golf course fairways and tees in the South and in the Transition Zone because it tolerates close mowing (less than 3/4 inch) and forms a dense, durable and persistent turf. One of the ...

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A conversation with Brian Whitlark, USGA

May 4, 2018 By
Brian Whitlark knows his soils. A certified professional soil scientist, Whitlark joined the USGA Green Section staff as an agronomist for the West Region. Specializing in courses that face challenging soil and water conditions, he regularly consults for courses in ...

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Man vs. elk

May 3, 2018 By
A mature elk weighs more than 700 pounds. Imagine that stomping around in your bunkers every day. Drew Annan, CGCS at Forest Highlands Golf Club, Flagstaff, Ariz., doesn’t have to imagine it. He’s seen it just about every day since ...

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The 19th Hole: Brian Birney

April 30, 2018 By
Brian Birney Superintendent // The Club at Admirals Cove (East Course), Jupiter, Fla. You want to stick with beer? Let’s stick with Chancellor (Ale, Tequesta Brewing Co., Tequesta, Fla.), it’s flowing good. What time does Florida play tonight? 10 p.m. ...

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Bunker renovation 101

April 16, 2018 By
Bunkers, like all physical features on golf courses, show signs of aging over time. Golf is an outdoor sport, and bunkers are affected by numerous conditions, including dust storms, wind, rain, animal contamination, golfers and maintenance workers. Consistency between bunkers ...

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