By Larry Gilhuly
USGA Agronomist
As you watch the upcoming U.S. Open you may hear about the exceptional weather that has occurred this past winter in the Pacific Northwest. You may hear about how it had a lot to do with why the course is in such good shape. However, just like a chair needs four solid legs to achieve balance, three other major factors were more important than the weather in bringing the greens back for this years’ U.S. Open.
The Turfgrass Managers Association of Southern Africa (TGMASA) – previously known as the Golf Course Managers and Greenkeepers Association of Southern Africa (GCMGA) came into existence over 30 years ago because course superintendents saw a need to network and share their knowledge and experience on the maintenance and upkeep of golf courses. This has proven to be so successful that it is now being expanded to include all other sports and facilities requiring turf grass management and maintenance throughout Southern Africa.
Guelph, Ontario, April 2, 2015 - Engage Agro Corporation is pleased to the announce that Phostrol turf fungicide is now registered for Anthracnose on golf courses, sod farms, municipal, industrial and residential turf.
Read more: PHOSTROL® Turf Fungicide Now Registered for Anthracnose
For the third time in five years, the Allied Golf Association of British Columbia (AGA-BC) will be in the province’s capital to pitch, putt and drive golf's attributes home to provincial politicians. The big difference for 2015 is that everyone in the industry is invited.
Read more: Golf Awareness Day April 28 in Victoria - Everybody's Invited
Check out these impressive videos from Kwantlen University, Olds College and Oregon State, even if you're already a turf manager!
Read more: Promoting Turfgrass Management as a Career Videos