Winter injury update — prepare and repair
Winter injury comes in many forms and can wreak havoc on golf courses in various climates around the country. Understanding the different types of winter injury that can occur is […]
Winter injury comes in many forms and can wreak havoc on golf courses in various climates around the country. Understanding the different types of winter injury that can occur is […]
Penn State turfgrass breeder David Huff, Ph.D., discusses some of the new cool-season turf varieties that are being developed, their traits and why they are a better choice today for […]
Establishing a healthy turfgrass foundation requires a balanced combination of essential resources. Bryan Unruh, Ph.D., of the University of Florida discusses how plant growth and development largely depend on the […]
Jared Viarengo, CGCS, director of grounds and club operations at Applebrook Golf Club in Malvern, Pennsylvania, explores the critical steps involved in proposing, securing approval for, and executing such a […]
Dr. Rick Latin of Purdue University (retired) explains how fungicides work, why they work, and why sometimes they do not. Topics are addressed from a practical perspective and emphasize how […]
Wendell Hutchens, Ph.D., of the University of Arkansas discuss strategies for recovering from winter damage on warm-season turfgrass. The presenter discusses the types of areas that are typically susceptible to […]
Beth Guertal, Ph.D., discusses how nitrogen and phosphorus can be lost from the golf course environment, and what superintendents can do to reduce those losses and risks to the surrounding […]
Dave Zinkand of Zinkand Golf Design discusses innovative practices that promote eco-friendly golf courses. Learn how to reduce environmental impacts, promote biodiversity, and implement water conservation techniques to create more […]
Brad Jakubowski of Penn State discusses the importance of troubleshooting a golf course irrigation system to ensure it functions properly. In an interactive, format that includes live, on-site demonstrations, the […]
In this TurfNet University webinar sponsored by Lebanon Turf, Herb Stevens and Garrett Bastardi, founders of T3 Golf, focus on nationwide weather patterns for the remainder of the summer. The presenters discuss what current conditions as well as the various long-term weather predicting models they will affect the weather conditions through summer and heading into […]
In this TurfNet University webinar presented by Lebanon Turf, Nathaniel Mitkowski, Ph.D., of the University of Rhode Island discusses some common summer turfgrass diseases and other causes of stress. This webinar includes how to identify and diagnose these diseases, how to prevent them and how to treat and recover from them once they manifest. The […]
Cory Blair, CGCS, sales and business development manager for CapillaryFlow, discusses the ABC's of bunker management and construction. His talk includes how to rebuild bunkers as part of a restoration or renovation project, as well as tips for building bunkers during new course construction. The presenter also discusses how to stabilize bunkers and prevent washouts […]
In this TurfNet University webinar sponsored by Lebanon Turf, Terri Billeisen, Ph.D., of North Carolina State University discusses the fall armyworms and how to manage them. The discussion includes the lifecycle of the fall army worm, their native range, their migratory habits and how they actually get from Point A to Point B. The presenter […]
In this TurfNet University webinar sponsored by Lebanon Turf, Kevin Frank, Ph.D., of Michigan State reviews the causes of winterkill and discusses management practices to implement this fall that might help superintendents minimize damage on golf course turf. Preventive measures such as cultural practices that include fertilizer applications, sand topdressing, adjusting mowing height and core […]
Wendell Hutchens, Ph.D., of the University of Arkansas discusses preventative maintenance practices for winterkill and spring dead spot on warm-season turfgrasses, particularly Bermudagrass, in the transition zone. The presenter covers the foundational principles as well as the most up-to-date research on winterkill and spring dead spot prevention.
Frank S. Rossi, Ph.D., of Cornell University looks back at 2025 and shares his thoughts on what has transpired throughout the year and explores recent turfgrass management trends. Topics for discussion include updates on new tools like the USGA G3 ball, insight into what might be a new disease, updates on the work of an […]
This TurfNet University webinar features Anthony Williams, Vice President of Agronomy at Invited Clubs, sharing strategies for career advancement in the golf course management industry. Williams presents his annual "jumpstart your career" presentation, covering reasons why professionals might need to restart their careers, from personal changes to economic factors. He introduces three types of goal-setting […]
Kenneth Clayton from the University of Kentucky presents a comprehensive webinar on managing bermudagrass infestations in zoysiagrass stands. In this webinar presented by LebanonTurf, he begins by explaining why zoysiagrass is well-suited for the transition zone, highlighting its drought tolerance, low maintenance requirements, and slow growth characteristics that make it attractive for golf courses and […]
In this webinar presented by LebanonTurf, Herb Stevens and Garrett Bastardi of Flash Agronomy discuss what is in store for the remainder of winter and what turf managers across the nation can expect moving into spring and summer. For much of the country, winter got off to a very mild start. But that was abruptly […]
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