Updates
The latest research notes, field observations, and announcements from PACE Turf. Page 5 of 252.
- Sand amounts from multiple aeration passes Members only
July 28, 2026
Here's a method to put a large amount of sand into the top 3 inches (7.5 cm) of the rootzone…
- Fairway rolling research Members only
July 23, 2026
Carl Schimenti wrote an update for the Cornell Turfgrass Program with the title "Rolling and Ridiculous Recommendations – Part Two."…
- New conference speaking schedule Members only
July 22, 2026
If you'd like to attend one of my seminars, it helps to have some advance notice of when and where…
- Sand fractions: topdressing vs. OM2 layer Members only
July 21, 2026
I looked at the topdressing sands used at fifteen different golf courses, and then I checked the particle size analysis…
- Localized Dry Spot Members only
July 20, 2026
During the springtime, cases of localized dry spot (LDS) become more frequent. Localized dry spot refers to a specialized condition…
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July 17, 2026
In his article Measuring Green Speed on Sloped Putting Greens [689 kB PDF], Dr. Brede provides the surprisingly simple equation…
- Video: water droplet penetration test Members only
July 15, 2026
We have a short video demonstrating and explaining the water droplet penetration test. This test is easy and gives a…
- Black layer management Members only
July 14, 2026
Black layer is a warning sign that something is rotten in the state of your soils. The fact that it…
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July 12, 2026
I can't overemphasize how much value I put on managing the growth rate of the grass. Those of you who've…
- Photo of the week: 6 species close-up Members only
July 10, 2026
I've been carrying a small 7x stand loupe (see A convenient pocket loupe) that I use to take standardized photos…