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 Complete TurfNet News Index...Water restrictions become reality in Northern California  Some courses in Oakland area will have to cut back use by 30 percent. Posted: 05/15/2008 Read more »
Toro program provides major experience Winners will help prep for U.S. Open, PGA Championship. Posted: 05/15/2008 Read more »
News briefs for the week Pace seminar set for June Standard launches EasyMark flagstick system Otterbine-Barebo introduces light system for large fountains Posted: 05/09/2008 Read more »
TurfNet wins awards Wilson video, Web design earn first-place recognition. Posted: 05/08/2008 Read more »
Toro adds 14-blade reel for Flex mowers Sees more blades a better solution than faster reel speed. Posted: 05/07/2008 Read more »
Sand save? A University of Florida study shows that a yet-to-be-released product could help turf retain water and nutrients longer. Posted: 05/07/2008 Read more »
'Skiing weatherman' hitting hole-in-one Superintendents find Herb Stevens' forecasts invaluable Posted: 05/02/2008 Read more »
Iowa superintendents rebound from tough winter Unseasonably warm conditions followed by more than three months of freezing temperatures spelled doom for many. Posted: 05/01/2008 Read more »
News briefs for the week Rounds played down in March BASF enjoys record growth Andersons buys Douglass Posted: 05/01/2008 Read more »
Oregon GCSA names award winners Honorees include past chapter and former GCSAA presidents. Posted: 04/25/2008 Read more »
News briefs for the week Powell to receive honorary doctorate Advan says 'Tee-1-Up' UMass event to honor George Thompson Posted: 04/25/2008 Read more »
Architect designs six-hole course Short course includes synthetic greens, tees. Posted: 04/25/2008 Read more »
People briefs for the week L.I. chapter awards scholarships to SUNY-Delhi students Architects elect new president Phoenix Environmental adds sales manager Posted: 04/18/2008 Read more »
Golf goes to D.C. Representatives from throughout the industry go to Capitol Hill to educate legislators on the game's impact. Posted: 04/18/2008 Read more »
Relief coming for courses in South Florida Water-use restrictions upgraded from Phase III to Phase II. Posted: 04/16/2008 Read more »
Fighting fairy ring Use of surfactants can help fend off fungal disease. Posted: 04/14/2008 Read more »
TurfNet University webinar series slated Approved by GCSAA for .1 education point; free for TurfNet members... April 15 event FREE for everyone! Posted: 04/14/2008 Read more »
News briefs for the week Advan enters PGR market Vehicle helps ease task of syringing Standard offers custom flagsticks Posted: 04/13/2008 Read more »
Search for CEO comes to an end Mark Woodward will begin new role after the U.S. Open. Posted: 04/08/2008 Read more »
News briefs for the week Phoenix launches Hawk-I N/O insecticide R&A Web site can help in development of maintenance plan Nominate a beautifully brutal par 3 or par 4 Posted: 04/07/2008 Read more »
People briefs for the week Advan, Sipcam Agro name CEO Marriott honors Superintendent of the Year finalist Mayes heads Pacific Palms for ValleyCrest Posted: 04/04/2008 Read more »
Velocity graduates to granular formulation Superintendents can say good bye to digital scales. Posted: 04/04/2008 Read more »
Studies focus on nitrogen leaching Research updates were part of the 21st annual South Florida Turf Exposition and Field Day. Posted: 04/04/2008 Read more »
Rounds played rebound in February Golf Datatech, National Golf Foundation both report positive growth. Posted: 04/03/2008 Read more »
News briefs for the week Initiative aimed at attracting women Meters measure light available to plants Monsanto to step up production of Roundup Posted: 04/02/2008 Read more »
Valent event focuses on education Extension specialists can help develop treatment programs to control troublesome summer diseases. Posted: 03/28/2008 Read more »
Las Colinas course ready for Byron Nelson John Cunningham and staff get thumbs-up from PGA Tour. Posted: 03/27/2008 Read more »
News briefs for the week Rhode Island chapter awards scholarships Turfco launches walking seeder Superintendents single out stress factors Posted: 03/26/2008 Read more »
Turfgrass breeders honor Duich Penn State alum, professor devoted career to research, teaching. Posted: 03/25/2008 Read more »
Marriott Golf mandates Audubon status The company says 34 of its managed courses in North America and the Caribbean must be certified by year's end. Posted: 03/20/2008 Read more »
Hard work helps solve Bay Hill's greens An undiagnosed disease and three types of nematodes caused damage on at least 14 holes. Posted: 03/19/2008 Read more »
A fishy problem in South Florida State and local officials believe natural causes are to blame for thousands of dead tilapia at PGA National. Posted: 03/19/2008 Read more »
News briefs for the week American Golf sells more than 40 courses Inaugural women’s initiative set for PGA Golf Club Work moving along on Norman’s Cornerstone Posted: 03/18/2008 Read more »
Insecticide shows promise against emerald ash borer Dinotefuran product helps protect ash trees at Chicago-area course. Posted: 03/15/2008 Read more »
Oil company to expand into turf Petro-Canada will bring a fungicide to the golf turf market later this year. Posted: 03/15/2008 Read more »
News briefs for the week Becker Underwood takes aim at soil salts No end in sight for south Florida water restrictions Donation benefits New York Turfgrass Association Posted: 03/14/2008 Read more »
Williams was pioneer of modern greenkeeping Former GCSAA president served nearly 40 years in Chicago area. Posted: 03/10/2008 Read more »
Precision, Agrium offer fertilizer, surfactant combination Product combines timed-release fertilizer with wetting agent for Canadian distribution. Posted: 03/08/2008 Read more »
Turf people in the news Robinson was known for use of water features Fultz joins Grigg Brothers Seago adds dealer rep Posted: 03/06/2008 Read more »
Nufarm Americas to acquire Etigra Etigra fungicide and insecticide portfolio said to complement Nufarm herbicides. Posted: 03/05/2008 Read more »
News briefs for the week Chipco fungicide receives label registration Rain Bird releases Web-based controller Rounds played down in January Posted: 03/04/2008 Read more »
Agencies investigate claims of contaminated drinking water The company that owns the Orlando, Fla.-area club calls the allegations untrue. Posted: 02/27/2008 Read more »
Penn State to honor Duich Retired professor, turfgrass breeder to receive 2008 Distinguished Alumni Award Posted: 02/25/2008 Read more »
Analyst believes golf is in for tougher times Koppenhaver: Institute change at the facility level to grow the game. Posted: 02/24/2008 Read more »
News briefs for the week Renovations to begin at East Lake Club Car’s new vehicle to ship soon Bayer's Banol OK'd for use in California Posted: 02/23/2008 Read more »
Turf people in the news GCSAA making progress with CEO search Redexim, Deere name top distributors Wiedenmann adds to sales staff Posted: 02/22/2008 Read more »
Kevin Ross CGCS, Jim Paluch join TurfNet editorial team Will contribute monthly columns on agronomic and management topics. Posted: 02/20/2008 Read more »
News briefs for the week Troon targets Audubon program for all courses Underhill kit converts controllers to two-wire operation Business owner sentenced for employing illegal aliens Posted: 02/19/2008 Read more »
Lawsuits question rights to wireless soil monitoring A patent-infringement suit filed by Advanced Sensor Technology against Toro is one of four surrounding the rights to the transmission of wireless communications. Posted: 02/18/2008 Read more »
Changes ahead for Deere, Lesco One Source tag is gone, but concept of one-stop-shopping is not. Posted: 02/17/2008 Read more »
GIS sets records for attendance, exhibit space Partners agree to extend show through 2014 Posted: 02/16/2008 Read more »
News briefs for the week GCBAA updates course construction guide BASF launches online training tool Valent, Phoenix products receive EPA approval, more... Posted: 02/15/2008 Read more »
Water restrictions could ease for Georgia superintendents The state GCSA chapter has submitted a proposal to water officials regarding spring green-up Posted: 02/13/2008 Read more »
PGA Golf Club adopts GreenFix repair program GreenFix named the preferred ball mark repair tool Posted: 02/11/2008 Read more »
Dow’s Curfew receives label update in Florida Buffer zone for nematicide application reduced to 30 feet Posted: 02/11/2008 Read more »
Judge rules in favor of disabled golfers Private clubs required to offer swivel-seat carts. Posted: 02/11/2008 Read more »
Lindsay Corp. buys Watertronics Pump station manufacturer to become part of turnkey irrigation solutions from Lindsay. Posted: 02/10/2008 Read more »
Water officials find aquifer beneath Balboa Park New water source could supply irrigation to parts of southern CA. Posted: 02/10/2008 Read more »
Profile sells DryJect to former owners Van Drumpt and Des Garennes re-acquire DryJect. Posted: 02/10/2008 Read more »
SUNY-Cobleskill adds bachelor’s programs in turf Former turf management AS split into golf and sports turf BS programs. Posted: 02/09/2008 Read more »
Downing takes over as GCSAA president Kuhns and Fitzroy also move up; Finlen, Queen re-elected to BOD. Posted: 02/08/2008 Read more »
DeLozier leaves Pulte for consulting firm NGCOA president joins Global Golf Advisors Posted: 02/08/2008 Read more »
Combest receives inaugural tech award Former Lake City (Fla.) Community College instructor brought organizational know-how from U.S. Navy. Posted: 02/07/2008 Read more »
TPC taps Vlach for Sawgrass Tom Vlach, CGCS, will succeed Fred Klauk Jr. after the Players Championship in May. Posted: 02/06/2008 Read more »
Toro and Flowtronex form distribution alliance Toro distributors to offer Flowtronex pump stations as part of irrigation packages Posted: 02/06/2008 Read more »
Norman likes idea of going brown Officials recognize that the voice of current PGA Tour players might help sell golfers on firm, fast and brown. Posted: 02/04/2008 Read more »
Housing slump impacts new courses NGF research indicates that residential course openings have been declining steadily since 2000. Posted: 02/04/2008 Read more »
Zimmers wins superintendent of the year Award takes Oakmont greenkeeper by surprise Posted: 02/03/2008 Read more »
Partnerships expand reach of online turfgrass program Agreements allow students to apply credits towards Penn State turfgrass bachelor's degree Posted: 01/28/2008 Read more »
Superintendent of the Year finalists announced Winner to be announced at Club Car booth, Friday Feb 1 @ 2:30PM; will receive Club Car Turf 252. Posted: 01/24/2008 Read more »
GIS: Is bigger better? Some say collaboration is key to future success. Posted: 01/23/2008 Read more »
NGF: Closures outpace openings again More 18-hole equivalents closed than opened for the second consecutive year, and the second time since WWII. Posted: 01/23/2008 Read more »
Downing ready to begin term as president Goals include engaging current members, finding new ones. Posted: 01/21/2008 Read more »
Homeland Security extends chemical registration period Process designed to track materials that could pose a public threat if mishandled. Posted: 01/17/2008 Read more »
Agronomist leaves USGA for private firm Matt Nelson spent 12 years with Green Section. Posted: 01/17/2008 Read more »
Rounds played fall in November Rain washes out play in Northeast, Midwest Posted: 01/11/2008 Read more »
2007 brought bevy of challenges Wind, rain, or lack thereof, helped compound problems throughout the year. Posted: 01/11/2008 Read more »
Powers splits time between ice, golf course Serving as off-ice official gives Tim Powers a way to give back to the other game he loves. Posted: 01/07/2008 Read more »
Horton to receive Green Section Award Honor marks a 40-plus-year career that has been dedicated to environmental stewardship. Posted: 01/04/2008 Read more »
ValleyCrest adds regional superintendent in Florida Ohio State graduate takes over northeastern territory. Posted: 01/04/2008 Read more »
University of Texas fire won't affect tournaments New clubhouse was scheduled to open in early March. Posted: 01/04/2008 Read more »
California desert is sinking, study shows U.S. Geological Survey says demand for groundwater in Coachella Valley has caused some locations to drop in elevation by more than a foot. Posted: 12/21/2007 Read more »
Drought will affect preparations for ’08 Superintendents in parts of Georgia, Florida will face spring green-up without much irrigation water. Posted: 12/21/2007 Read more »
Cracker shells help control geese The projectiles are harmless to the birds, and emit a loud bang that can frighten them off for an entire day. Posted: 12/20/2007 Read more »
Crew member dies of apparent heart attack John Lyons was cutting brush on a hillside along the fourth hole of River Falls (Wis.) Golf Course when he collapsed. Posted: 12/19/2007 Read more »
Water plan would help cities, golf course The project would deliver recycled water to Pasatiempo Golf Club and help two municipalities save potable water. Posted: 12/12/2007 Read more »
USDA hits Scotts with civil penalty Agency says company violated Plant Protection Act of 2000 Posted: 12/10/2007 Read more »
GCSAA to honor three at Orlando Golf Industry Show Oscar Miles, H. James Loke and Donald Hearn will be presented with the GCSAA Distinguished Service Award Jan. 31 in Orlando, Fla. Posted: 12/08/2007 Read more »
Washington courses rebound from deadly storm Parts of the Olympic Peninsula received more than 10 inches of rain in a 24-hour period. Posted: 12/05/2007 Read more »
Bayer, NuFarm settle patent-infringement dispute Terms of the settlement include NuFarm recognizing that Bayer's patent is valid and enforceable. Posted: 12/03/2007 Read more »
Low-interest loan helps pay for new irrigation system Michigan course predicts annual savings of 10 million gallons of water, 20,000 kilowatt hours. Posted: 11/30/2007 Read more »
Rounds played climb in October Parts of Midwest show largest gains; play down in Northwest, Florida. Posted: 11/29/2007 Read more »
Arysta’s Aloft receives registration New insecticide effective against white grubs and surface feeding insects. Posted: 11/23/2007 Read more »
New E-Z-GO president ready to make splash Kevin Holleran succeeds John Garrison, who has been named president of Textron's Industrial Segment. Posted: 11/21/2007 Read more »
William G. Teufel, golf course architect, dies at 82 Designed many courses in Northwest Posted: 11/21/2007 Read more »
Maintenance building plans stall Metal building deviates too much from promised clubhouse lookalike. Posted: 11/21/2007 Read more »
Bayer names new field reps Mike Kelly, Bob Ducote and Mike Hirvela added to sales team. Posted: 11/21/2007 Read more »
Carolinas GCSA show continues record growth Number of exhibitors, booths hit all-time highs. Posted: 11/20/2007 Read more »
Drought persists across southeastern U.S. Some rains have helped, but outlook remains dry. Posted: 11/19/2007 Read more »
Bethpage Black stretched and tweaked Rees Jones designs changes in advance of ’09 U.S. Open. Posted: 11/15/2007 Read more »
Wisconsin issues new rules for fertilizer use Rules previously focused on agriculture will be extended, in hopes of protecting water. Posted: 11/13/2007 Read more »
Deere issues recall on utility vehicles Possible brake problem affects up to 5,400 Gators. Posted: 11/09/2007 Read more »
Friends remember Hughes for putting others first Superintendent at N.Y. course drowns in swimming accident Posted: 11/02/2007 Read more »
Calif. superintendent, crew help save homes The Rancho Bernardo workers fight back flames, earn praise as ‘heroes.’ Posted: 11/02/2007 Read more »
Academic community votes not to support rankings Turfgrass educators and researchers at meeting take nearly unanimous stance Posted: 11/01/2007 Read more »
Researchers work to quantify turf health Measuring traits invisible to the human eye may help courses stay greener. Posted: 10/30/2007 Read more »
The Cliffs, Clemson enter partnership The Center for Environmental Golf Research will include research labs and plots. Posted: 10/26/2007 Read more »
Owner’s body found in pond Authorities do not suspect foul play. Posted: 10/26/2007 Read more »
Superintendent of the Year nominations sought Recognize one of your worthy colleagues Posted: 10/25/2007 Read more »
Drought continues to worsen across South A cold front brings rain to the region, but water levels remain low. Posted: 10/25/2007 Read more »
California wildfires hit home Lake Arrowhead Country Club's irrigation helps firefighters battle flames. Posted: 10/24/2007 Read more »
Oakmont East closes to play for 2008, possibly longer Course often used as staging area for major championships Posted: 10/22/2007 Read more »
Jacobsen introduces mower, aerator Customer feedback helps company make changes to its Eclipse mowers Posted: 10/19/2007 Read more »
Develop maintenance 'business plan' for consistent conditions USGA agronomist touts idea to assistant superintendents. Posted: 10/10/2007 Read more »
Klauk to retire from Sawgrass Veteran superintendent will stay through 2010 Players to ease transition. Posted: 10/09/2007 Read more »
Mona accepts position with World Golf Foundation CEO has headed superintendents association since 1993. Posted: 10/05/2007 Read more »
Patent-infringement suit could linger Jacobsen, Toro case could take two years to resolve. Posted: 10/05/2007 Read more »
Canongate hopes to expand footprint in Texas Atlanta-area company reported to be interested in two more metropolitan Houston courses. Posted: 10/05/2007 Read more »
Former USGA tournament agronomist opens consulting firm Also: A new award recognizes golf technicians. Posted: 09/28/2007 Read more »
Donations help outfit military practice range Standard Golf and one of its distributors send accessories to Iraq. Posted: 09/24/2007 Read more »
Residents try to save Oregon course from development A representative of the course’s owner says attempts to secure long-term water rights have come up dry. Posted: 09/21/2007 Read more »
Superintendent readies for blind golfers’ championship The Edgemont, Pa., course has a long history with similar events. Posted: 09/21/2007 Read more »
Garcia puts touch on TPC layout The Spaniard gets his feet wet on Greg Norman’s design under construction in San Antonio. Posted: 09/21/2007 Read more »
Penn State to honor Green Section director Stanley Zontek will receive the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences’ Distinguished Alumni Award. Posted: 09/19/2007 Read more »
Arrest made in arson case Damage that included destruction of 38 golf cars could run as high as $150,000. Posted: 09/14/2007 Read more »
Carolina courses rebound from drought The dry spell is ranked as the region's third-worst in recent history. Posted: 09/12/2007 Read more »
East Lake greens better than expected Players call claims of heat- and drought-related damage overdone. Posted: 09/12/2007 Read more »
Course vandalism investigated as possible hate crime Racial messages have been chemically burned into the turf three times since Aug. 5. Posted: 09/07/2007 Read more »
Fire blackens golf course’s environs The Meadow at Peabody uses its water to helps firefighters prevent damage to the course or surrounding homes. Posted: 09/07/2007 Read more »
Steven White remembered as 'well respected' superintendent, architect, owner The Michigan State alumnus worked throughout northern MI. Posted: 09/07/2007 Read more »
Valent introduces two new fungicides Tourney and Stellar should be approved by year’s end. Posted: 08/31/2007 Read more »
Cellular provider to ‘plant’ tower on Kansas course The club equates the windfall to eight new memberships. Posted: 08/31/2007 Read more »
Midwestern courses recover from August storms Crews scramble to reopen for the holiday weekend. Posted: 08/31/2007 Read more »
New chemistry targets weedy issues Research shows penoxsulam is effective in low doses. Posted: 08/27/2007 Read more »
Caddie develops next ball-mark repair tool Years of experience lead to the tee-like invention. Posted: 08/24/2007 Read more »
Ravel takes over Syngenta’s golf division DiPaola assumes a new role in the company’s ornamental market. Posted: 08/24/2007 Read more »
Carolinas associations rally to help colleague A golf tournament raises $19,000 for former a superintendent battling cancer. Posted: 08/24/2007 Read more »
San Francisco debates future of its municipal courses The six city-owned facilities lost a total of $1.4 million last year. Posted: 08/24/2007 Read more »
Milwaukee municipal reopens Parks official: All tests for PCB contamination negative. Posted: 08/17/2007 Read more »
Norman will receive Old Tom award The ‘Shark’ has headed the EIG advisory council since 2003. Posted: 08/17/2007 Read more »
Golf course manager charged with theft The district attorney’s office seized records from two Pueblo, Colo., facilities. Posted: 08/17/2007 Read more »
Worker at Cape Cod course struck by car The 52-year-old was hit as he drove a utility vehicle on a public road. Posted: 08/16/2007 Read more »
Seay was longtime designer for Arnold Palmer The K Club was among the architect’s designs. Posted: 08/16/2007 Read more »
Courses look for ways to stave off invasive mussels Superintendents fight clogged irrigation systems as zebra mussels spread throughout the country. Posted: 08/10/2007 Read more »
FarmLinks, BASF establish partnership The turf and ornamental division will bring 400 industry pros to the Alabama facility each year. Posted: 08/10/2007 Read more »
Car crash, drowning temporarily close Ohio course A man trying to elude police jumped into the pond after a high-speed chase. Posted: 08/10/2007 Read more »
Volunteers help courses keep divots filled The effort helps a superintendent focus on keeping greens healthy in summer heat. Posted: 08/10/2007 Read more »
Ruling complicates matters for Fresno development A judge's decision could cause Running Horse to be auctioned off as 38 separate parcels. Posted: 08/10/2007 Read more »
Deal for Running Horse stalls again Donald Trump has withdrawn his $30 million offer. Posted: 08/07/2007 Read more »
Canadian Open course's agronomist dies Ernie Amsler was known as 'Captain' at Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham, Ontario. Posted: 08/07/2007 Read more »
Mix-up ends with dead greens on D.C. course Crewmembers mistakenly apply glyphosate instead of fungicide to 36 greens at National Park Service-operated course. Posted: 08/02/2007 Read more »
Southern courses battle pine beetles About five species of pine beetles target weakened trees - and prevention can be critical, entomologists say. Posted: 08/02/2007 Read more »
Jury sides with course in cart warranty case Ridgetop Ranch Properties, former owner of Lake Elizabeth (Calif.) Golf and Ranch Club, is awarded $1.67 million. Posted: 08/02/2007 Read more »
High PCB levels close Milwaukee County course Fertilizer applied July 5 contained the PCBs; no ill effects on golfers or workers have been reported. Posted: 08/02/2007 Read more »
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