Updates
The latest research notes, field observations, and announcements from PACE Turf. Page 12 of 251.
- How much sand to keep OM constant? Members only
December 3, 2025
Chris Tritabaugh joined me on ATC Office Hours to discuss another year of OM246 results, and another year during which…
- MLSN newsletter #27 Members only
November 25, 2025
The 27th MLSN newsletter was sent this week. I think it's worth reading the whole thing, and clicking through to…
- NCSU Research Symposium Members only
November 25, 2025
North Carolina State University’s Center for Turfgrass Environmental Research and Education is hosting its free Fifth Biennial Research Symposium on…
- Happy Thanksgiving! Members only
November 23, 2025
PACE Turf members are located all over the world, but the majority are in the USA. And I'm American, so…
- Photo of the week: root pruning Members only
November 18, 2025
Root pruning can completely change the performance of turf. Todd Lowe shared this photo of bermudagrass (Cynodon) rough in Florida…
- The pinch test, thatch, and mat Members only
November 14, 2025
There was a question in a seminar about how much thatch is too much. I first answered it by saying…
- Four new seminars Members only
November 13, 2025
I spoke at the Danish Greenkeepers Conference last week, delivering four seminars. These were on the topics of tournament playing…
- Summer Stress Management Members only
November 11, 2025
Summer is near for those in the southern hemisphere. Here's a review of summer stress management. And for those in…
- Machine of the week: Marunaka soil injection sprayer Members only
November 7, 2025
Some of the turfgrass maintenance equipment manufactured in Japan may be useful for turf managers in other parts of the…
- Photo of the week: bentgrass in zoysiagrass Members only
November 5, 2025
Some golf courses in Japan have two greens per hole, in what is called the "2 green system." I visited…