Updates
The latest research notes, field observations, and announcements from PACE Turf. Page 17 of 250.
- More on greens firmness Members only
June 5, 2025
As noted in the PACE Insights "Getting a grip on greens firmness", we conducted a research study to identify the…
- Understanding fertilizer salt index Members only
June 4, 2025
So many factors go into selecting a fertilizer, but the salt index one that is sometimes overlooked. It is a…
- Photo of the week: bulbous bluegrass Members only
June 1, 2025
John Petrovsky sent some great images of the interesting grass Poa bulbosa from plants growing in southern New Jersey. Rather…
- Podcast about greenkeeping around the world Members only
May 30, 2025
In 2024 I had the idea to start a podcast that would ask golf course superintendents from all over the…
- 26 MLSN newsletters Members only
May 27, 2025
The 26th MLSN newsletter was sent this week. For more about the history and current developments with the MLSN project,…
- Dealing with shade Members only
May 27, 2025
Turf plants require a great deal of light for optimal growth, and when light is limited, a smorgasbord of problems…
- Penetrants vs. retainers: is there a difference? Members only
May 23, 2025
This question comes up about soil surfactants (wetting agents) multiple times per year. The USGA Green Section Record article by…
- Photo of the week: firmness meters Members only
May 23, 2025
This photo shows four types of firmness tester with a soil moisture meter on the end. From left, we are…
- Wetting agents do not increase green speed Members only
May 22, 2025
Seven wetting agents were evaluated for their ability to improve green speed and to impact the surface firmness and volumetric…
- GvX and the USGA Members only
May 17, 2025
A lot more people are going to know about the Turf GvX after the USGA's Green Section Record covered the…