Updates
The latest research notes, field observations, and announcements from PACE Turf. Page 4 of 251.
- Localized Dry Spot Members only
July 20, 2026
During the springtime, cases of localized dry spot (LDS) become more frequent. Localized dry spot refers to a specialized condition…
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July 17, 2026
In his article Measuring Green Speed on Sloped Putting Greens [689 kB PDF], Dr. Brede provides the surprisingly simple equation…
- Video: water droplet penetration test Members only
July 15, 2026
We have a short video demonstrating and explaining the water droplet penetration test. This test is easy and gives a…
- 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…