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Known as “plant hoppers” the spotted lanternfly has slowly spread across the U.S. since first appearing in Pennsylvania in 2014. (Photo: University of Illinois)

Turf Pest of the Month: How to help slow the spread of spotted lanternfly

April 11, 2024 By
With the spotted lanternfly now as far west as Illinois, prevention is key to stopping the spread. ...

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Golf ball on green with Poa annua seedheads (Photo courtesy of Elliot Dowling)

Dr. D talks the ups and downs of Poa annua

April 10, 2024 By
Danneberger explains the love-hate relationship the golf industry has with Poa annua. ...

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Photo: Golfdom staff

The Golfdom Files: A New York super gives his take on the greenkeeper title in this 1969 issue

April 9, 2024 By
Looking back to the April 1969 issue of Golfdom, a New York superintendent gives his take on why the greenkeeper title was still popular in the ’60s, years after the GCSAA rebranded. ...

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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for automotive service technicians and mechanics is $46,970 per year. They estimate 782,200 people work in that industry. (Photo: Luke Cella, CGCS)

Can golf courses successfully transition auto mechanics to turf technicians?

April 9, 2024 By
An Illinois super discusses the hardships of filling a technician role and where he found success in finding the right fit. ...

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Photo: Mike Brownsberger

Turf Post of the Month: The new guy

April 5, 2024 By
Brownsberger shares a photo of his newest course resident. ...

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Alan FitzGerald (Photo courtesy of Alan Fitzgerald)

Musings from the Ledge: The best advice I’ve received as a super

April 5, 2024 By
Fitzgerald reflects on the good advice he's been given over the years that has stuck with him. ...

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