Since its popularity, and Florida being a golf capital, superintendents began using St. Augustine grass in the roughs.
Read MorePesticides, herbicides, and insecticides are all chemicals used to maintain the idyllic appeal of a lush green golf course. To ensure the health and sustainability of turfgrass, different chemical agents have been specially synthesized to promote growth in turfgrass while preventing damage.
Read MoreWhile golf is well known as a leisurely and relaxing sport, we don’t often recognize the most important aspect. Grass! Grass, turfgrass, or whatever you prefer to call it, is not only the most important aspect of golf course maintenance but the defining factor of the course itself. The quality and health of your course's turfgrass affect the playability and enjoyability of a game, something that will make or break your course.
Read MoreWhen it comes to the golf course maintenance equipment guide, it begins with assessing your specific needs, investing in quality equipment, considering maintenance and safety features, conducting regular maintenance and inspections, and providing proper training for equipment operators.
Read MoreSince the advent of the game, golf lovers have studied how to get better playing conditions, and that means better turf. The study of turfgrass, Turfgrass Management, is a disciplined and precise science, one which you can study at universities across the world
Read MoreMunicipal Golf Facilities are owned and operated by the tax-supported entity that owns them, typically a city or county.
Read MoreGolf course superintendents have a lot on their plate, but one of the most complicated aspects of course maintenance is pest control. Weeds, insects, fungus, and diseases all qualify as pests, and each poses a unique and costly threat to the course
Read MoreWhen it comes to talking about Zoysiagrass, it starts with choosing the right Zoysia grass, establishing it properly, checking the durability of the chosen grass, maintaining it with proper mowing, and implementing effective water management.
Read MoreSince the 18th century, topdressing has been a trusted practice to smooth the appearance of turf and aid the decomposition process. Let's explore how its adoption can improve the overall health of your golf course.
Read MoreGolf course superintendents and other turfgrass professionals have a lot on their plate, and sometimes they come into the job and inherit the mistakes of others.
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