Growing the Game
By Rick Young, SCOREGOLF Magazine
Created: August 14, 2019
Maintaining golf courses is a difficult job, but one made easier thanks to the important work and research being done at the Guelph Turfgrass Institute.
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The Environmental Turfgrass Outreach Project
By Dr. Eric Lyons, Guelph Turfgrass Institute
The goal of the Environmental Turfgrass Outreach Project was to address the negative perception of turfgrass in society and promote careers in turfgrass industry.
Why Is 4N Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass So Special?
By Nik Wall, Premier Pacific Seeds
Modern day turf grasses have drastically improved over the last 40+ years. Some turf managers may remember when varieties such as Linn perennial ryegrass was the newest and latest new variety.
Read more: Why Is 4N Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass So Special?
2019 Turfgrass Research Contributors
The turgrass research funding year begins with our annual conference and trade show. During those three days, about a third of our annual average is raised through the Silent Auction, 50/50 draw and by the efforts of the Kwantlen Turf Club. In the past, any contributions from allied organizations were typically presented at the show.
NTA Donates $50,000 Toward Turf Research
The Northwest Turfgrass Association will be donating $50,327 to worthy turfgrass research and education programs in 2019 as it continues to be a leading benefactor for the golf industry in the Northwest. Over the past five years, the NTA has donated almost a quarter of a million dollars to various programs.