Updates
The latest research notes, field observations, and announcements from PACE Turf. Page 2 of 250.
- Black layer management Members only
July 14, 2026
Black layer is a warning sign that something is rotten in the state of your soils. The fact that it…
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July 12, 2026
I can't overemphasize how much value I put on managing the growth rate of the grass. Those of you who've…
- Photo of the week: 6 species close-up Members only
July 10, 2026
I've been carrying a small 7x stand loupe (see A convenient pocket loupe) that I use to take standardized photos…
- An easy method to compare seasons and locations Members only
July 3, 2026
A technique we return to again and again is the summing of daily growth potential. Last week we were asked…
- Bunker sand depth and VWC Members only
July 2, 2026
We occasionally get questions about bunkers that stay wet. Sand depth (or sand selection) is one thing to check. Larry…
- Photo of the week: clean-up pass Members only
June 26, 2026
The clean-up pass might take up more area than you expect. This photo shows the 5th green at Hazeltine National…
- Resources for managing summer stress Members only
June 25, 2026
As the weather begins to heat up, here are some useful tools, references, educational videos and guidelines that will help…
- Photo of the week: stabilizing rootzone fibers Members only
June 20, 2026
The rootzone in this image was amended with fibers to increase the shear strength of the soil. This is on…
- Two terms for soil organic matter Members only
June 19, 2026
We recommend using the term "soil organic matter" to refer to the organic fraction of the soil excluding undecayed plant…
- Very strong El Niño: 63% chance Members only
June 13, 2026
That's the current forecast from the NOAA. El Niño conditions are present and are expected to strengthen over the upcoming…