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Fall is on the horizon, but today's forecast shows that summer is not over just yet. Superintendents in many areas may still have to play some defense until cooler weather arrives.

Fall is on the horizon, but today's forecast shows that summer is not over just yet. Superintendents in many areas may still have to play some defense until cooler weather arrives.
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If you've ever wondered why some tees look like they have more dirt than grass on them by the end of the summer, these factors in divot recovery play a big role 👇

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The turfgrass breeding work NC State University is making a real difference for golf courses in the Southeast and beyond. There are some promising new grasses in the works, so stay tuned!

The turfgrass breeding work <a href="/NCState/">NC State University</a> is making a real difference for golf courses in the Southeast and beyond. There are some promising new grasses in the works, so stay tuned!
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We have a special Curtis Cup podcast with the leaders of the greenkeeping team at Sunningdale, Jamie Wilson and George Pitts. We talk about the course, heathland golf, and preparations for the championship Apple: apple.co/4g8193N Spotify: spoti.fi/47av1Zt

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The green committee chair plays a key role in the success of golf course maintenance and a club as a whole. Bradley S. Klein 🇺🇦 shares his tips for success in this important job including: "Don't play armchair agronomist" "Don't play armchair architect" "Don't be afraid to say no"

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Happy #LaborDay! Let's give a big thank you to all the golf course maintenance teams who worked so hard this summer to deliver great playing conditions for golfers to enjoy.

Happy #LaborDay! Let's give a big thank you to all the golf course maintenance teams who worked so hard this summer to deliver great playing conditions for golfers to enjoy.
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If your irrigation system is out of date, a long summer usually exposes its weaknesses. Investing in irrigation upgrades may not be a fun way for courses to spend money, but it makes a big difference in playing conditions and overall maintenance efficiency

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Try to avoid pulling off the path when parking your golf cart near tees and greens, it damages the grass and creates bad lies. Learn more 👇

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In today’s Record, we take you through the steps of a successful turf reduction program. We also have a video about what to expect from new greens, articles about root recovery and golf course stress management, and more. Click to subscribe for free👇

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Golf courses have plenty of stress in their lives thanks to play, pests, tough weather and more. Sometimes superintendents have to ease up on their maintenance program to keep things in balance 👇

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No golfer likes seeing aerated greens, but the short-term disruption means healthier greens that play better in the long run. Check out this video for a closer look at the reasons behind aeration 👇

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There are good reasons to reduce the area of irrigated turf on a golf course, but you have to answer some questions before doing it. How much turf can you remove? What replaces it? How do you manage the new areas? Here are the steps in a successful turf reduction program 👇

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On #ThankASuper Day, we look back on witnessing the final moments of the 2024 U.S. Open accompanied by the men and women who cared for Pinehurst No. 2: pinehurst.com/news/a-champio… USGA Green Section

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The end of summer typically means the shallowest root depth for cool-season grasses. Now that growing weather is improving, it’s time to begin the recovery process 👇

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So impressed by the research poster presentations by our 2024 @usga GAP cohort at the Golf Hall of Fame today. These 4 posters were great, but all were impressive.

So impressed by the research poster presentations by our 2024 @usga GAP cohort at the <a href="/GolfHallofFame/">Golf Hall of Fame</a> today. These 4 posters were great, but all were impressive.
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The hydronic cooling system under the bentgrass greens at Southern Hills was put to the test during sweltering heat at the U.S. Women’s Amateur, and it passed with flying colors 👇