Updates
The latest research notes, field observations, and announcements from PACE Turf. Page 4 of 253.
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September 20, 2026
If you don’t have a meter but pay attention to your shadow, clouds, and the sun's location, you can get…
- Clipping volume, triplexes, and clean-up passes Members only
September 20, 2026
Many people have two questions about the details of collecting clipping volume with triplex mowers. Is it good enough to…
- Bermudagrass, zoysiagrass, and water use Members only
September 19, 2026
Research by LaBarge et al. looked at water use differences of bermudagrass, zoysiagrass, and creeping bentgrass at fairway mowing height…
- Merlin Bird ID app Members only
September 17, 2026
One of my favorite birds is the Asian Golden Weaver. It weaves nests in the vegetation around golf course ponds…
- Putting green rootzone depth after 27 years Members only
September 10, 2026
It's useful to know the depth of the rootzone, whether that's for water management, organic matter management, curiosity, considering whether…
- Leaf extension differences under shade Members only
September 9, 2026
When creeping bentgrass is provided with different quantities of photosynthetic light, you might expect the grass that gets more light…
- Photo of the week: bent vs. poa salinity tolerance Members only
September 7, 2026
Sometimes, one picture really is worth a thousand words. In this case, we are looking at a beautiful illustration of…
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September 6, 2026
These two charts show the temperature and the moisture content of the air (as dew point temperature) for a selection…
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September 3, 2026
We sent out MLSN newsletter #29 this week. If you don't get this newsletter, you can sign up here. I…
- Green speed: ball revolutions rather than feet Members only
September 1, 2026
Measurements of green speed change from day to day. Ten feet one day, 10.4 the next. The green speed changes…
