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Aug 19, 2026 Members only

Firm greens: three general principles

I've observed, measured, and studied putting green firmness on every common species (and on some rare ones too). These are some general principles common…
Aug 18, 2026

A day in the life ...

Television station KBC News recently showed this 9 minute profile video of Keya Golf Club superintendent and assistant general manager Andrew McDaniel. This is…
Aug 14, 2026 Members only

Photo of the week: severe localized dry spot

Researchers at the University of Arkansas have shared some dramatic photos of localized dry spot on creeping bentgrass over the years. This photo from…
Aug 13, 2026 Members only

What we've been working on

This is the first post I've written on the brand new PACE Turf site, and I'm able to do this because of Maggie Reiter.…
Aug 12, 2026 Members only

Video: Cyanobacteria, aka algae, on Tyee bentgrass

We have heard some concerns about algae causing problems on young bentgrass greens over USGA sand root zones and also on older greens following…