Updates
The latest research notes, field observations, and announcements from PACE Turf.
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October 9, 2026
Micah was a guest on Dr. Frank Rossi's podcast for a discussion that covers playing surface performance and the work…
- Standard nitrogen Members only
October 6, 2026
Your weather page and weather alert emails display a standard nitrogen this week amount. This is calculated for the grass…
- The Green Section Record Members only
October 4, 2026
The USGA Green Section Record is a publication I look forward to reading (or at least browsing) every issue. I…
- Make your assistant a PACE Turf member (for free) Members only
October 4, 2026
Just a reminder that your PACE Turf annual membership fee covers your membership and access for your assistant. You can…
- Sand overthrow percentage Members only
October 1, 2026
We've noticed that estimates of sand applied as topdressing often overestimate the actual rate by more than 20%. That is,…
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September 30, 2026
TL;DR: 1) Know the standard sand rate recommendations, which range from 6 to 11 mm per year at present 2)…
- A Turf GvX calculator Members only
September 25, 2026
Twenty years ago, it made sense to me to apply the same rate of fertilizer at each application. I usually…
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September 25, 2026
I didn't understand this when I first heard about it. I understood about growth potential, and I understood about clipping…
- More about the turf GvX Members only
September 25, 2026
The GvX accomplishes something very simple. It shows, for the recent growing conditions that the grass has experienced, how many…
- Pinpoint precision Members only
September 25, 2026
Chris Tritabaugh speaks about preparing the course for the U.S. Amateur championship in this short video from the USGA: Course…