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Green Side Up!
Sodding putting greens can be a viable method of establishment with proper care, good product, and reasonable expectations.
By Matt Nelson

Bermudagrass Freeze Tolerance
Oklahoma State University researchers use laboratory and field evaluations to compare bermudagrass freeze tolerance.
By Jeff Anderson, Charles Taliaferro, Dennis Martin, Yanqi Wu, and Michael Anderson

Don't Wait Until the Well Runs Dry
Changing water sources: from good to good.
By Tom Werner, CGCS

Going for the Gold with the Ultradwarf Bermudagrasses
This is part three of an occasional series on bermudagrass putting greens and focuses on surface management and minimizing grain.
By John H. Foy

Cultivating to Manage Organic Matter in Sand-Based Putting Greens
University of Arkansas researchers provide important insight for managing organic buildup on putting greens.
By Josh Landreth, Doug Karcher, and Mike Richardson

Ski Season
Golf courses provide recreational opportunities throughout the year, even when it snows.
By Matt Nelson

Seashore Paspalum: Breeding a Turfgrass for the Future
Work continues at the University of Georgia on the development of this salt-tolerant species.
By P.L. Raymer, S.K. Braman, L.L. Burpee, R.N. Carrow, Z. Chen, and T.R. Murphy

Welcomed Mats for Small Practice Tees
Which is better for a small practice tee — artificial turf or bare ground?
By Todd Lowe

Define the Line
A simple mowing strategy to maintain the dimensions of greens and the width of collars.
By Keith Happ

Washing Your Cares Away
Gaining an equipment wash rack upgrade as part of the turf management center master plan.
By Keith Happ

News Notes


2008 USGA Green Section Education Conference and 2008 USGA National & Regional Conferences

A Question of Credibility
Don't believe everything the "experts" tell you.
By Chris Hartwiger

Turf Twisters