Updates

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Putting green rootzone depth after 27 years Members only

September 10, 2026

It's useful to know the depth of the rootzone, whether that's for water management, organic matter management, curiosity, considering whether…
Leaf extension differences under shade Members only

September 9, 2026

When creeping bentgrass is provided with different quantities of photosynthetic light, you might expect the grass that gets more light…
Photo of the week: bent vs. poa salinity tolerance Members only

September 7, 2026

Sometimes, one picture really is worth a thousand words. In this case, we are looking at a beautiful illustration of…
Temperature and dew point in the third month of summer

September 6, 2026

These two charts show the temperature and the moisture content of the air (as dew point temperature) for a selection…
The 29th MLSN newsletter

September 3, 2026

We sent out MLSN newsletter #29 this week. If you don't get this newsletter, you can sign up here. I…
Green speed: ball revolutions rather than feet Members only

September 1, 2026

Measurements of green speed change from day to day. Ten feet one day, 10.4 the next. The green speed changes…
Fourteen years of firmness measurements: what I've learned Members only

August 30, 2026

I've been making measurements of green firmness during the KBC Augusta tournament at Keya Golf Club since 2013. We'll look…
Photo of the week: Cynodon on a bunker face Members only

August 28, 2026

This photo provided by Mark Hooker shows a remarkable sight from Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club. The bunkers are…
Crunchy grass

August 25, 2026

Many types of grass are soft underfoot. You can walk across a ryegrass lawn or a Cynodon sports field or…
New El Niño 2026-2027 fact sheet Members only

August 22, 2026

Dr. Daniel Swain has written a one page fact sheet about the current El Niño, with sections on the forecast,…