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Richard Hurley, PhD

@bentgrassdoctor

Turf breeder since 1978, Pro Tour Caddy, golf turf specialist, golf historian, traveler of the golfing World.
Rutgers Univ Ph.D.,
Univ of RI, B.S.,M.S.

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New crop seed of the "Super Bents" is available. My advice is to purchase seed this fall, anticipate what you will need in 2026. As there is an incredible demand for the "Super Bents" take delivery by the end of the year so you will have the best for 2026.

New crop seed of the "Super Bents" is available. 
My advice is to purchase seed this fall, anticipate what you will need in 2026.
As there is an incredible demand for the "Super Bents" take delivery by the end of the year so you will have the best for 2026.
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I took this photo at the Charles Schwab Invitational PGA Tournament -- the end of May 2025. This was the actual 007XL putting surface the Pro's played on that week -- dense, uniform, firm, with consistent speed.

I took this photo at the Charles Schwab Invitational PGA Tournament -- the end of May 2025.
This was the actual 007XL putting surface the Pro's played on that week -- dense, uniform, firm, with consistent speed.
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If you have not been to Turnberry, Scotland you are missing a top five "bucket list" golf course. Turnberry, arguably, is the number one rated course in the world, and, the number one best Links course to play an Open Tournament -- I have played all the modern rota courses.

If you have not been to Turnberry, Scotland you are missing a top five "bucket list" golf course.
Turnberry, arguably, is the number one rated course in the world, and, the number one best Links course to play an Open Tournament --
I have played all the modern rota courses.
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The Elk River Club was destroyed last year when Hurricane Helene went through the mountain communities of North Carolina. This spring/summer the Elk River Club was totally rebuilt. The new greens were seeded to 007XL bent and the fairways and tees to Dominant Extreme 7.

The Elk River Club was destroyed last year when Hurricane Helene went through the mountain communities of North Carolina.
This spring/summer the Elk River Club was totally rebuilt.
The new greens were seeded to 007XL bent and the fairways and tees to Dominant Extreme 7.
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Scott White is getting that 007XL dialed in on fairways and tees at Urbana CC. Let’s Gooooooo #DLF, #SuperBents what’s on your golf course?

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Idle Hour GC, Macon, Georgia. Wade Thomas, course Superintendent, has his 007XL bentgrass greens in Tournament condition. Fall 2025.

Idle Hour GC, Macon, Georgia. 
Wade Thomas, course Superintendent, has his 007XL bentgrass greens in Tournament condition. Fall 2025.
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Chuck Barber Tee. Concentrating on our forward and back tees that don’t get much play and extra thatchy. Hoping to use 2026 spring on our new sodded 007XL green that came in at .5” with a good thatch layer

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As a founding member of "The Perter S. Loft Memorial Scholarship" fund at Rutgers I report $23,000 in scholarships presented to 21 students studying Turfgrass Science - Includes Graduate, Undergrads & Two-year Students. Since 1985, $600,000 has been awarded to over 400 students.

As a founding member of "The Perter S. Loft Memorial Scholarship" fund at Rutgers I report $23,000 in scholarships presented to 21 students studying Turfgrass Science -
Includes Graduate, Undergrads & Two-year Students.
Since 1985, $600,000 has been awarded to over 400 students.
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Athens CC, Georgia. James Drinkard is a Master at growing quality bentgrass greens in the deep south. The 007XL bent at the Athens CC is fine textured, uniform and so pure. Cold and freezing weather does not bother bentgrass. No greens covers are necessary as with Bermuda greens.

Athens CC, Georgia.
James Drinkard is a Master at growing quality bentgrass greens in the deep south. The 007XL bent at the Athens CC is fine textured, uniform and so pure. Cold and freezing weather does not bother bentgrass. No greens covers are necessary as with Bermuda greens.
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007XL bentgrass greens at the Athens CC, Georgia. Beautiful winter putting surfaces without a concern for winterkill -- as with Bermuda greens. Photo: November 12, 2025.

007XL bentgrass greens at the Athens CC, Georgia. Beautiful winter putting surfaces without a concern for winterkill -- as with Bermuda greens. Photo: November 12, 2025.
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The Bayonne Golf Club is a must bucket list destination like no other. If you are in NYC take the Club owned ferry to the golf course. The course is second to none for a "man made links design." The castle clubhouse is impressive -- the golf pub is the best you may ever enjoy.

The Bayonne Golf Club is a must bucket list destination like no other. If you are in NYC take the Club owned ferry to the golf course. The course is second to none for a "man made links design." The  castle clubhouse is impressive -- the golf pub is the best you may ever enjoy.