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Article index 2006
This index provides a topical overview of GCM’s editorial content from January through December 2006.
It is divided into two major sections: feature articles and research articles. There are several subcategories in both sections. Articles are listed under the headings chronologically as they appeared in GCM in the course
of the year.
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2006 WEB EXCLUSIVE index
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FEATURES
Preparing for your radio interview, Brett Goering, January, p. 42.
Avoid trade show information overload, Phillip M. Perry, February, p. 42.
Golfer satisfaction is right under your feet, Jeff Bollig, March, p. 42.
Protecting employee information: How to avoid lawsuits for stolen data, Phillip M. Perry, April, p. 42.
Start spreading the news, Jeff Bollig, May, p. 42.
Irrigation training can make the difference, Dennis McKernan, June, p. 42.
Help along the way, Angela Nitz, July, p. 40.
Hispanic workforce changes the staffing equation, Phillip M. Perry, August, p. 40.
Making a media connection, Angela Nitz, September, p. 42.
Entering the Internet, Angela Nitz, October, p. 42.
The complete management team, Amanda Howard, November, p. 42.
‘Show’ what you know, Angela Nitz, December, p. 42.
CONSTRUCTION/RENOVATION/RESTORATION
The Construction of Laurel Hill Golf Club — Part 3: The team approach, With architect, builder and superintendent pulling in the same direction, construction of Laurel Hill GC was smooth sailing, Scott Kauffman, March, p. 80.
One green, many strategies, A partial green renovation can be successful and painless, David H. Robinson, CGCS, March, p. 92.
Big hearts in the Big Easy, A group of volunteers from 1,300 miles away blow into New Orleans to help golf survive in a city desperate for a reprieve, Seth Jones, July, p. 44.
Whose job is it, anyway? For golf course construction projects, the question of who’s in charge has many answers, Terry Ostmeyer, July, p. 54.
Makeover at Medinah, Wall-to-wall work at this legendary Chicago layout has it ready to rock for this month’s PGA Championship, Scott Hollister, August, p. 46.
A piece of history, Toronto’s Donalda Club finds a home for its maintenance operations in a pair of 100-year-old structures, David McPherson, October, p. 76.
Testing, testing, testing, Vigilant testing during root-zone mix production is a key step in putting green construction, Sam Ferro, November, p. 66.
Irrigation training can make the difference, Dennis McKernan, June, p. 42.
A helping hand, Following in the footsteps of a valued mentor can offer plenty of benefits for superintendents, Tom Ferraro, Ph.D., October, p. 84.
Tricks of the trade, Knowing the ins and outs of these popular apps can make computer time easier and more productive, Tracy Adair Derning, November, p. 76.
Taking flight, Creative environmental outreach and education programs can raise your course’s profile, Carol Chernega, May, p. 82.
Reduce your pest control applications, A few simple steps can make your course more environmentally friendly, Joel McKnight, CGCS, January, p. 72.
2005 ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERS IN GOLF AWARDS, February
Lines in the sand, 2005 ELGA winners: It’s OK to push the envelope when it comes to environmental efforts, Terry Ostmeyer, p. 50.
- Overall and National Public, Alan Andreasen, CGCS, Los Lagos GC, San Jose, Calif., p. 52.
- National Private, David J. Faucher, TPC at River’s Bend, Maineville, Ohio, p. 54.
- National Resort, Troy E. Russell, Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, Bandon, Ore., p. 56; Anthony L. Williams, CGCS, Renaissance PineIsle Resort & GC, Sugar Hill, Ga., p. 60.
- International, Ben J. Marshall, Club Pelican Golf, Golden Beach, Queensland, Australia, p. 62.
- Chapter winners, p. 56.
- Merit winners, p. 56
The sincerest form of flattery, A Maryland course pays tribute to golf’s greatest holes while earning national reclamation honors, Mark Leslie, July, p. 64.
Coming attractions (New products preview), Seth Jones, February, p. 78.
The buzz on electrics (Electric-powered equipment for golf course maintenance), Scott R. Nesbitt, March, p. 58.
The cutting edge, Mower blade technology remains the old standby of the golf course maintenance industry, but subtle technological advances continue, Terry Ostmeyer, October,
p. 46.
Fathoming fertigation, A superintendent overcomes his skepticism and embraces the technology, Scott A. Schukraft, October, p. 70.
Going mobile, Once an extravagant extra for many superintendents, hand-held devices are now tools most can’t live without, Darcy DeVictor and Seth Jones, November, p. 58.
Serious about the shop, The money may be made out on the course, but it all starts with some vital equipment back in the shop, Darcy DeVictor and Seth Jones, December, p. 60.
Tips on drilling and bits, Scott R. Nesbitt, January, p. 38.
Fasteners for outdoor wood, Scott R. Nesbitt, February, p. 38.
Digital cameras: The newest shop tool, Scott R. Nesbitt, March, p. 38.
Demystifying the common cord, Scott R. Nesbitt, April, p. 38.
Checklist keeps machines rolling, Scott R. Nesbitt, May, p. 38.
Warranties: Worth the trouble? Scott R. Nesbitt, June, p. 38.
Bobcat unbound, Scott R. Nesbitt, July, p. 36.
When radiators go bad, Scott R. Nesbitt, August, p. 36.
All steamed up: Reasons for overheating, Scott R. Nesbitt, September, p. 38.
Water works, Scott R. Nesbitt, October, p. 38.
Antifreeze, the water-tamer, Scott R. Nesbitt, November, p. 38.
Online parts, Scott R. Nesbitt, December, p. 38.
Natural savings, Through tax
incentive programs, your course
could possibly earn a little green by being green, Peter Bronski, September, p. 48.
ATLANTA CONFERENCE AND SHOW
January (conference and show issue)
- Welcome to Atlanta, Georgia capital offers the best of the South, p. 86.
- How did we get here? GCSAA’s road to Atlanta may be winding, but it ends in a successful, familiar venue, p. 87.
- Center stage in Atlanta, Special events highlight week, p. 88.
- Lone Star hospitality, GCSAA National Championship and Golf Classic visits five Houston-area courses, including the city’s newest championship showpiece, p. 92.
- A variety of choices, This year’s education conference will feature more than 100 seminars, p. 94.
- Media center sessions set, Workshops spotlight career success, media tips, p. 102.
- Solution centers set the focus for Golf Industry Show, Centers follow
The progression of the business of golf, p. 104.
- Trade show map, p. 106.
- Exhibitor list, p. 108.
- Meet the candidates, p.120.
Membership milestones, January, p. 150.
Attitude adjustment at altitude, Study of golf in Colorado puts positive light on the game’s environmental impact and garners GCSAA’s 2006 President’s Award, Terry Ostmeyer, February, p. 64.
Distinguished duo, ‘It takes a team’ like 2006 Distinguished Service Award winners Thomas W. Cook and Stanley J. Zontek to help superintendents manage their courses, Bunny Smith, February, p. 72.
Irish import, Call him an out-of-towner in any language; 2006 GCSAA President Sean Hoolehan still finds a way to fit in while making others feel at home, Seth Jones, March, p. 46.
CGCSs rising to meet industry challenge (Certification program milestones), Penny Mitchell, March, p. 96.
Rookie of the year, Playing in his first GCSAA National Championship, a Texas superintendent comes away with a victory and memories to last a lifetime, Scott Hollister, April, p. 56.
Rave resolve, GCSAA Education Conference and Golf Industry Show shrugs off adversity with high-quality event, Terry Ostmeyer, April, p. 68.
What a blast! 2006 Golf Industry Show featured plenty for superintendents looking for the next great gadget, Seth Jones, April, p. 82.
Big hearts in the Big Easy, A group of volunteers from 1,300 miles away blow into New Orleans to help golf survive in a city desperate for a reprieve, Seth Jones, July, p. 44.
A legend leaves his mark, On the 80th anniversary of GCSAA, the impact one legendary superintendent had on the industry is still being felt by a new generation of caretakers, Joseph Oberle, September, p. 72.
In their blood, The Clark family has been part of greenkeeping history longer than the 80 years of GCSAA itself, Bob Labbance, September, p. 80.
More than a game, Not just great golf, the GCSAA golf championship also brings friends together, Terry Ostmeyer, October, p. 58.
A bright twilight, Rays of renewed recognition shine on Charlie Sifford, GCSAA’s 2007 Old Tom Morris Award winner, Terry Ostmeyer, December,
p. 46.
Crossing fortunes, Angels Crossing pays off for Michigan town in more ways than just a great golf experience, John Block, January, p. 78.
The sincerest form of flattery, A Maryland course pays tribute to golf’s greatest holes while earning national reclamation honors, Mark Leslie, July, p. 64.
A legend leaves his mark, On the 80th anniversary of GCSAA, the impact one legendary superintendent had on the industry is still being felt by a new generation of caretakers, Joseph Oberle, September, p. 72.
The Real World III: LPGA/Safeway Classic Edition, LPGA player Natalie Gulbis takes a CGCS on a practice round to remember, Seth Jones, January, p. 62.
Rookie of the year, Playing in his first GCSAA National Championship, a Texas superintendent comes away with a victory and memories to last a lifetime, Scott Hollister, April, p. 56.
Big hearts in the Big Easy, A group of volunteers from 1,300 miles away blow into New Orleans to help golf survive in a city desperate for a reprieve, Seth Jones, July, p. 44.
More than a game, Not just great golf, the GCSAA golf championship also brings friends together, Terry Ostmeyer, October, p. 58.
Pollution prevention highlighted at GIS, Chava McKeel, January, p. 32.
Recipients selected for 2006 EGR Awards, Nathan Littlejohn III, February, p. 32.
Fire ants can be a costly problem, Anne Woods, March, p. 32.
Drugs: Your problem too, Anne Woods, April, p. 32.
‘Super’ voice on council, Michael Stachowski and Chava McKeel, May, p. 32.
OSHA program identifies hazards, June, p. 32.
Better safe than sorry, Nathan Littlejohn III, July, p. 30.
Seminar helps EPA learn about golf course management, August, p. 30.
Equipment washing, September, p. 32.
New product labels on the horizon, Chava McKeel, October, p. 32.
GCSAA goes to Washington, Chava McKeel, November, p. 32.
Daylight-saving time expanding in 2007, Anne Woods, December, p. 32.
Irrigation training can make the difference, Dennis McKernan, June, p. 42.
Low tide, Quality concerns muddy the water for superintendents looking for consistent irrigation sources, Terry Ostmeyer, June, p. 58.
Running on fumes, Rising energy costs are clamping down on golf course management. Here’s what others in the industry are doing to fight back, Terry Ostmeyer, January, p. 48.
Smooth strategies, Superintendents ponder options to take the bumps out of transition, Terry Ostmeyer, March, p. 66.
Hard lessons, The 2005 hurricane season may have scarred the golf industry, but it also left behind valuable lessons for superintendents, Terry Ostmeyer, April, p. 49.
Second opinion, Does your turf have 21st century problems? Maybe it’s time to call a consultant for an expert diagnosis, Terry Ostmeyer, May, p. 46.
Whose job is it, anyway? For golf course construction projects, the question of who’s in charge has many answers, Terry Ostmeyer, July, p. 54.
Natural savings, Through tax incentive programs, your course could possibly earn a little green by being green, Peter Bronski, September, p. 48.
Fathoming fertigation, A superintendent overcomes his skepticism and embraces the technology, Scott A. Schukraft, October, p. 70.
The big move, Crossing transitional and cultural lines challenges superintendents’ wanderlust, Terry Ostmeyer, November, p. 46.
The great communicators, How to keep those above and around you educated and informed, Charlie Fultz, March, p. 88.
Making a ‘racquet’ (Gary Tanko), Angela Nitz, January, p. 34.
Call of the wild (Jimmy Parker, CGCS), Amy Bird, February, p. 34.
Go with a smile (Tad Altman), Seth Jones, March, p. 34.
Running for Christopher (Michael J. Harmon), Craig F. Zellers, April, p. 34.
Like a rolling stone (Sheryl Wells), Amy Bird, May, p. 34.
The right network (Todd Lawrence, CGCS), Seth Jones, June, p. 34.
A life in full (Fred Opperman), Amy Bird, July, p. 32.
Beat the heat (Doug Heinrichs, CGCS), Seth Jones, August, p. 32.
The candidate (Jim Hill), Amy Bird, September, p. 34.
Military green (Rob Adams), Darcy DeVictor, October, p. 34.
Growing the game from the ground up (Dwayne Dillinger, CGCS), Amy Bird, November, p. 34.
Dominican dream (Damon Di Giorgio), Darcy DeVictor, December, p. 34.
The Real World III: LPGA/Safeway Classic Edition, LPGA player Natalie Gulbis takes a CGCS on a practice round to remember, Seth Jones, January, p. 62.
Irish import, Call him an out-of-towner in any language; 2006 GCSAA President Sean Hoolehan still finds a way to fit in while making others feel at home, Seth Jones, March, p. 46.
Second opinion, Does your turf have 21st century problems? Maybe it’s time to call a consultant for an expert diagnosis, Terry Ostmeyer, May, p. 46.
Right place, right time … right woman, As Torrey Pines’ new head superintendent and her crew prep San Diego’s famed muni for the 2008 U.S. Open, this woman’s work is never done, Bunny Smith, June, p. 46.
Big hearts in the Big Easy, A group of volunteers from 1,300 miles away blow into New Orleans to help golf survive in a city desperate for a reprieve, Seth Jones, July, p. 44.
Makeover at Medinah, Wall-to-wall work at this legendary Chicago layout has it ready to rock for this month’s PGA Championship, Scott Hollister, August, p. 46.
A-OK at The K Club, A retooled Palmer Course, a veteran superintendent and a nation of fervent golf fans are ready for this month’s Ryder Cup competition, Karl MacGinty, September, p. 54.
In their blood, The Clark family has been part of greenkeeping history longer than the 80 years of GCSAA itself, Bob Labbance, September, p. 80.
A helping hand, Following in the footsteps of a valued mentor can offer plenty of benefits for superintendents, Tom Ferraro, Ph.D., October, p. 84.
A bright twilight, Rays of renewed recognition shine on Charlie Sifford, GCSAA’s 2007 Old Tom Morris Award winner, Terry Ostmeyer, December, p. 46.
Reduce your pest control applications, A few simple steps can make your course more environmentally friendly, Joel McKnight, CGCS, January, p. 72.
Juli Inkster, Seth Jones, January, p. 192.
Chris Harrison, Seth Jones, February, p. 128.
Jesper Parnevik, Seth Jones, March, p. 144.
Sally Little, Seth Jones, April, p. 128.
Mike Eruzione, Seth Jones, May, p. 144.
Lorena Ochoa, Seth Jones, June, p. 116.
Cal Ripken Jr., Seth Jones, July, p. 112.
Sway, Seth Jones, August, p. 112.
Lou Holtz, Seth Jones, September, p. 128.
Mike Schmidt, Seth Jones, October, p. 128.
Charles Barkley, Seth Jones, November, p. 120.
Anthony Anderson, Seth Jones, December, p. 120.
Seed update 2006, Teresa Carson, May, p. 60.
Testing, testing, testing, Vigilant testing during root-zone mix production is a key step in putting green construction, Sam Ferro, November, p. 66.
Meeting member expectations, Will Heintz, January, p. 30.
Decoders vs. wire, February, p. 30.
Spanish 101, Keith Fellenstein, March, p. 30.
A better bevel for PVC irrigation pipe, April, p. 30.
Problem resolution, Sam Orozco, May, p. 30.
Hiring Ps and Qs, June, p. 30.
Bats, man, Jim Moore, July, p. 28.
A hand with sand, August, p. 28.
A hard (hat) lesson, Jack MacKenzie, CGCS, September, p. 30.
Ode to the muni, October, p. 30.
A new fix for divots, Glenn White, CGCS, November, p. 30.
Courtesy on the course, December, p. 30.
Right place, right time … right woman, As Torrey Pines’ new head superintendent and her crew prep San Diego’s famed muni for the 2008 U.S. Open, this woman’s work is never done, Bunny Smith, June, p. 46.
Makeover at Medinah, Wall-to-wall work at this legendary Chicago layout has it ready to rock for this month’s PGA Championship, Scott Hollister, August, p. 46.
A-OK at The K Club, A retooled Palmer Course, a veteran superintendent and a nation of fervent golf fans are ready for this month’s Ryder Cup competition, Karl MacGinty, September, p. 54.
The dangers of decay, A vigilant manager can help safeguard trees from damage or loss, John C. Fech, May, p. 74.
Taking control, Plant growth regulators have become a valuable tool for superintendents looking to control turf and costs, Lynn Tilton, July, p. 70.
Herbicide roundup, Seth Jones, August, p. 56.
What’s new for you (New turf care products), Teresa Carson, January, p. 28.
Whither Roundup Ready turf? Teresa Carson, February, p. 28.
Environmental stewards (Definitions), Teresa Carson, March, p. 28.
It’s not just about the grass (Environmental stewardship definitions), Teresa Carson, April, p. 28.
What’s bugging you? (Updates from entomologists), Teresa Carson, May, p. 28.
Is grass making you sick? Teresa Carson, June, p. 28.
TGIF (Turfgrass Information Files), Teresa Carson, July, p. 26.
Dog days of August (GCSAA WeatherCast), Teresa Carson, August, p. 26.
Pretty as paspalum, Teresa Carson, September, p. 28.
Bye-bye pesticides? Teresa Carson, October, p. 28.
Moving day (Seed Research of Oregon research farm), Teresa Carson, November, p. 28.
Your carbon footprint, Teresa Carson, December, p. 28.
It’s the Pit, No. 8, The Pit Golf Links, Aberdeen, N.C., Terry Ostmeyer, January, p. 58.
Cape fear, Finishing gem at Genoa Lakes whets the appetite for a slice of risk/reward golf, Terry Ostmeyer, June, p. 54.
Polishing a golden oldie, A historical Arizona resort embellishes its featured course with a more challenging home hole, Terry Ostmeyer, August, p. 60.
Mighty mite’s delight, Taskmaster par 5 leads the way at top-ranked nine-hole course in Michigan, Terry Ostmeyer, October, p. 54.
Low tide, Quality concerns muddy the water for superintendents looking for consistent irrigation sources, Terry Ostmeyer, June, p. 58.
Hard lessons, The 2005 hurricane season may have scarred the golf industry, but it also left behind valuable lessons for superintendents, Terry Ostmeyer, April, p. 49.
RESEARCH
Cultivar and Species Management
Colonial bentgrass for Midwestern fairways? Colonial bentgrass shows potential, but it hasn’t proven that it can outclass creeping bentgrass, Gary Eifert, M.S., and Tom Voigt, Ph.D., March, p. 103.
Results from a long-term putting green cultivar trial, An on-site putting green cultivar trial continues to yield interesting research results eight years after its inception, Tom Voigt, Ph.D.; Dan Dinelli, CGCS; Bruce Branham, Ph.D.; Randy Kane, Ph.D.; and Paul Vermeulen, April, p. 97.
Gray leaf spot in the West, A new disease of perennial ryegrass and kikuyugrass has become established in California and Nevada, Frank Wong, Ph.D., May, p. 97.
Effects of nitrogen and mowing height on TifEagle grow-in, Lower mowing heights can adversely affect TifEagle grow-in, and more is not always better when it comes to nitrogen, E.A. Guertal, Ph.D., and D.L. Evans Jr., May, p. 102.
Fans and syringing for cooling bentgrass greens: Further exploration, Are fans alone sufficient to cool creeping bentgrass in hot summers in the southeastern United States? David Han, Ph.D.; E.A. Guertal, Ph.D.; and Sam Phillips, M.S., May, p. 106.
Water conservation in bentgrass fairway management, Bentgrass species differ in water-use requirements, Bingru Huang, Ph.D., and Michelle DaCosta, Ph.D., June, p. 79.
Reducing fungicide use on creeping bentgrass greens, Cultivar choice and the use of a plant defense activator showed the greatest promise for reducing fungicide use on creeping bentgrass greens, Jack Fry, Ph.D.; Qi Zhang, M.S.; Derek Settle, Ph.D.; Joon Lee, M.S.; Ned Tisserat, Ph.D., July, p. 77.
PGR programs for bermudagrass greens, Bermudagrass will be less sensitive to Primo in early summer if it is applied every one or two weeks at a low rate, Patrick McCullough, M.S.; Haibo Liu, Ph.D.; Bert McCarty, Ph.D., July, p. 84.
TifEagle putting green management: Nitrogen and PGR applications, Using Primo on TifEagle greens may allow superintendents to reduce nitrogen fertilization, Patrick McCullough, M.S.; Haibo Liu, Ph.D.; and Bert McCarty, Ph.D., August, p. 72.
Turf and native grasses for naturalized roughs, Blue grama is one of the native grasses identified as suitable for unmowed roughs, Tom Voigt, Ph.D., September, p. 89.
Bluegrass susceptibility to bluegrass billbug, Research at Texas A&M identifies good tolerance in a bluegrass hybrid, James A. Reinert, Ph.D.; J.C. Read, Ph.D.; J.E. McCoy; J.J. Heitholt, Ph.D.; S.P. Metz; and R.J. Bauernfeind, Ph.D., September, p. 93.
Dormant seeding: a new option for establishing bermudagrass, Seeded bermudagrass in the transition zone may be planted earlier than once thought, Bradly Shaver; Mike Richardson, Ph.D.; John McCalla, Ph.D.; Doug Karcher, Ph.D.; and Pat Berger, October, p. 93.
Chemical thatch control in a creeping bentgrass putting green, When used with proper cultural practices, Thatch-X, CPR or molasses applications may reduce thatch accumulation in creeping bentgrass greens, Greg Willis; Bert McCarty, Ph.D.; Alan Estes; and Haibo Liu, Ph.D., October, p. 96.
Suppressing bermudagrass in zoysiagrass, A combination of Turflon Ester and Fusilade II or Acclaim Extra suppresses bermudagrass in zoysiagrass without significantly harming the zoysia, J. Scott McElroy, Ph.D., and Greg K. Breeden, M.S., October, p. 99.
Comparison of performance of two hybrid bluegrasses with Kentucky bluegrass and tall fescue, Tall fescue may be more suited than hybrid bluegrass in areas of the transition zone where soils are deep, especially if drought resistance is a priority, Dale J. Bremer, Ph.D.; Kemin Su, M.S.; Steven J. Keeley, Ph.D.; and Jack D. Fry, Ph.D., December, p. 78.
Variety selection affects bermudagrass and zoysiagrass divot recovery time, Varieties of both bermudagrass and zoysiagrass show significant differences in divot recovery time, but other characteristics should also be considered, Doug Karcher, Ph.D.; Mike Richardson, Ph.D.; Josh Landreth, M.S.; and John McCalla, M.S., December, p. 83.
Buffer zone vegetation, Consider the purpose of the buffer zone and its location when selecting plants, Gregory T. Lyman, M.S.; Erica Staton, M.S.; Stu Kogge, M.S.; and Tom Bennett, M.S., January, p. 135.
Southwestern golf courses provide riparian habitat for birds, Maintaining native vegetation on desert golf courses can increase their effectiveness as habitat for native birds, Michele Merola-Zwartjes, Ph.D., and John P. DeLong, M.S., August, p. 65.
Turf and native grasses for naturalized roughs, Blue grama is one of the native grasses identified as suitable for unmowed roughs, Tom Voigt, Ph.D., September, p. 89.
Sensing the future, Some gadgets and gizmos are more than playthings; they can improve efficiency and save you money, Larry Stowell, Ph.D., and Wendy Gelernter, Ph.D., March, p. 107.
Selecting nozzles for fungicide spray applications, Using the right nozzle may save your grass, Dennis Shepard, Ph.D.; Michael Agnew, Ph.D.; Mike Fidanza, Ph.D.; John Kaminsky, Ph.D.; and Luke Dant, M.S., June, p. 83.
Effects of hydraulic fluids on warm-season putting greens, Comparisons of a synthetic hydraulic fluid and hydraulic oils commonly used in the turf industry showed that a spill of the synthetic hydraulic fluid caused less damage than the hydraulic oils on warm-season putting greens, William L. Berndt, Ph.D., September, p. 97.
Proper ball mark repair cuts turf recovery time, When used properly, two types of ball mark repair tools reduced turf recovery time, Jack D. Fry, Ph.D.; Ty A. McClellan; and Steven J. Kelley, Ph.D., February, p. 97.
Reducing fungicide use on creeping bentgrass greens, Cultivar choice and the use of a plant defense activator showed the greatest promise for reducing fungicide use on creeping bentgrass greens, Jack Fry, Ph.D.; Qi Zhang, M.S.; Derek Settle, Ph.D.; Joon Lee, M.S.; Ned Tisserat, Ph.D., July, p. 77.
Effects of hydraulic fluids on warm-season putting greens, Comparisons of a synthetic hydraulic fluid and hydraulic oils commonly used in the turf industry showed that a spill of the synthetic hydraulic fluid caused less damage than the hydraulic oils on warm-season putting greens, William L. Berndt, Ph.D., September, p. 97.
Phosphonate products for disease control and putting green quality, How does potassium phosphate stack up against fosetyl-Al in controlling Pythium blight and anthracnose basal rot? Joshua Cook; Peter Landschoot, Ph.D.; and Max Schlossberg, Ph.D., April, p. 93.
Another option for insect control, A single product combining two active ingredients may help superintendents by controlling more than one type of insect pest in a single application, Thomas Eickhoff and Frederick P. Baxendale, Ph.D., April, p. 104.
Gray leaf spot in the West, A new disease of perennial ryegrass and kikuyugrass has become established in California and Nevada, Frank Wong, Ph.D., May, p. 97.
Controlling crane fly larvae in the Pacific Northwest, Applying some of the newer chemistries to coincide with egg laying by the European crane fly has some advantages and disadvantages, G.K. Stahnke, Ph.D.; A.L. Antonelli, Ph.D.; E.D. Miltner, Ph.D.; and M.J. Johns, May, p. 111.
Selecting nozzles for fungicide spray applications, Using the right nozzle may save your grass, Dennis Shepard, Ph.D.; Michael Agnew, Ph.D.; Mike Fidanza, Ph.D.; John Kaminsky, Ph.D.; and Luke Dant, M.S., June, p. 83.
Bluegrass susceptibility to bluegrass billbug, Research at Texas A&M identifies good tolerance in a bluegrass hybrid, James A. Reinert, Ph.D.; J.C. Read, Ph.D.; J.E. McCoy; J.J. Heitholt, Ph.D.; S.P. Metz; and R.J. Bauernfeind, Ph.D., September, p. 93.
Yellow spot and the potential role of cyanobacteria as turfgrass pathogens, Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) are the suspected cause of a new turfgrass disease found in the southeastern and western United States, Lane P. Tredway, Ph.D.; Larry J. Stowell, Ph.D.; and Wendy D. Gelernter, Ph.D., November, p. 83.
Turfgrass ants: Biology dictates strategies for control, Understanding ant biology can help superintendents manage these nuisance pests, Daniel A. Potter, Ph.D., and Reid M. Maier, November, p. 87.
Alternative management strategies for black cutworm, Insecticides aren’t the only way to control black cutworm on putting greens, R. Chris Williamson, Ph.D., and Seung Cheon (Steve) Hong, November, p. 91.
Back to basics: A review of pesticide formulation types, Each of the various formulation types fills a different purpose and requires special handling, Randy Cush, Ph.D., January, p. 143.
Results from a long-term putting green cultivar trial, An on-site putting green cultivar trial continues to yield interesting research results eight years after its inception, Tom Voigt, Ph.D.; Dan Dinelli, CGCS; Bruce Branham, Ph.D.; Randy Kane, Ph.D.; and Paul Vermeulen, April, p. 97.
The National Turfgrass Research Initiative, Basic research in turfgrass needs federal funding, Kevin N. Morris, August, p. 76.
Yellow spot and the potential role of cyanobacteria as turfgrass pathogens, Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) are the suspected cause of a new turfgrass disease found in the southeastern and western United States, Lane P. Tredway, Ph.D.; Larry J. Stowell, Ph.D.; and Wendy D. Gelernter, Ph.D., November, p. 83.
Developing annual bluegrass cultivars for putting greens, Work continues at Penn State University to tame this highly variable species into cultivars for high-quality putting surfaces, David R. Huff, Ph.D., December, p. 73.
Performance of overseeded seashore paspalum greens, Overseeding seashore paspalum with either perennial ryegrass, Poa trivialis or a mixture of the two was successful in experiments in the desert Southwest, David M. Kopec, Ph.D.; Jeffrey J. Gilbert, M.S.; and Mohammad Pessarakli, Ph.D., January, p. 139.
Turf and native grasses for naturalized roughs, Blue grama is one of the native grasses identified as suitable for unmowed roughs, Tom Voigt, Ph.D., September, p. 89.
Dormant seeding: a new option for establishing bermudagrass, Seeded bermudagrass in the transition zone may be planted earlier than once thought, Bradly Shaver; Mike Richardson, Ph.D.; John McCalla, Ph.D.; Doug Karcher, Ph.D.; and Pat Berger, October, p. 93.
Variable-depth root zones in sloped putting greens, Moisture levels in greens with variable-depth root zones were more uniform than moisture levels in USGA greens, Kevin W. Frank, Ph.D., March, p. 115.
Putting green root-zone amendments and irrigation water conservation, Soil amendments reduce irrigation requirements, but the local climate determines how much water is saved, Ed McCoy, Ph.D., and Kevin McCoy, November, p. 95.
Which wetting agent is best? Only one person can decide which wetting agent is best: the superintendent, Keith J. Karnok, Ph.D., July, p. 82.
Performance of overseeded seashore paspalum greens, Overseeding seashore paspalum with either perennial ryegrass, Poa trivialis or a mixture of the two was successful in experiments in the desert Southwest, David M. Kopec, Ph.D.; Jeffrey J. Gilbert, M.S.; and Mohammad Pessarakli, Ph.D., January, p. 139.
Proactive vs. passive transition. Part I. Pay now or pay later, Understanding bermudagrass physiology gives superintendents an edge in managing spring transition, Harold F. Howard, Ph.D., CGCS, CPAg, February, p. 93.
Converting perennial ryegrass to Kentucky bluegrass without nonselective herbicides, A high seeding rate and low mowing after seeding are the right recipe for converting perennial ryegrass fairways to Kentucky bluegrass, Steven J. Keeley, Ph.D.; Robb W. Kraft, M.S.; and Kemin Su, February, p. 101.
Proactive transition. Part II. Making it happen, Intervening in the natural process to force an early departure of perennial ryegrass produces a better-looking golf course and healthier bermudagrass, Harold F. Howard, Ph.D., CPAg, CGCS, and Paul Ellwood, CGCS, March, p. 111.
Effects of bermudagrass cultivars and herbicides on transition, Research in Virginia shows the importance of tailoring transition methods to the bermudagrass cultivar, Shawn D. Askew, Ph.D.; John B. Willis; Adrienne LaBranche; Daniel B. Ricker; and Erik H. Ervin, Ph.D., June, p. 75.
Back to basics: A review of pesticide formulation types, Each of the various formulation types fills a different purpose and requires special handling, Randy Cush, Ph.D., January, p. 143.
Phosphonate products for disease control and putting green quality, How does potassium phosphate stack up against fosetyl-Al in controlling Pythium blight and anthracnose basal rot? Joshua Cook; Peter Landschoot, Ph.D.; and Max Schlossberg, Ph.D., April, p. 93.
Effects of bermudagrass cultivars and herbicides on transition, Research in Virginia shows the importance of tailoring transition methods to the bermudagrass cultivar, Shawn D. Askew, Ph.D.; John B. Willis; Adrienne LaBranche; Daniel B. Ricker; and Erik H. Ervin, Ph.D., June, p. 75.
Reducing fungicide use on creeping bentgrass greens, Cultivar choice and the use of a plant defense activator showed the greatest promise for reducing fungicide use on creeping bentgrass greens, Jack Fry, Ph.D.; Qi Zhang, M.S.; Derek Settle, Ph.D.; Joon Lee, M.S.; Ned Tisserat, Ph.D., July, p. 77.
Which wetting agent is best? Only one person can decide which wetting agent is best: the superintendent, Keith J. Karnok, Ph.D., July, p. 82.
PGR programs for bermudagrass greens, Bermudagrass will be less sensitive to Primo in early summer if it is applied every one or two weeks at a low rate, Patrick McCullough, M.S.; Haibo Liu, Ph.D.; Bert McCarty, Ph.D., July, p. 84.
TifEagle putting green management: Nitrogen and PGR applications, Using Primo on TifEagle greens may allow superintendents to reduce nitrogen fertilization, Patrick McCullough, M.S.; Haibo Liu, Ph.D.; and Bert McCarty, Ph.D., August, p. 72.
Effects of microbial and organic products on putting green performance, Although the effectiveness of microbial and organic treatments is not substantially different from that of traditional fertilizer programs, some important qualifications are in order, Frank S. Rossi, Ph.D., September, p. 101.
Chemical thatch control in a creeping bentgrass putting green, When used with proper cultural practices, Thatch-X, CPR or molasses applications may reduce thatch accumulation in creeping bentgrass greens, Greg Willis; Bert McCarty, Ph.D.; Alan Estes; and Haibo Liu, Ph.D., October, p. 96.
Suppressing bermudagrass in zoysiagrass, A combination of Turflon Ester and Fusilade II or Acclaim Extra suppresses bermudagrass in zoysiagrass without significantly harming the zoysia, J. Scott McElroy, Ph.D., Greg K. Breeeden, M.S., October, p. 99.
Effects of fungicide application on nontarget microbial populations of putting greens, Repeated fungicide applications did not have the anticipated effect on microbial populations in greens, Gary E. Harman, Ph.D.; Eric B. Nelson, Ph.D.; and K.L. Ondik, October, p. 102.
Variable-depth root zones in sloped putting greens, Moisture levels in greens with variable-depth root zones were more uniform than moisture levels in USGA greens, Kevin W. Frank, Ph.D., March, p. 115.
Water conservation in bentgrass fairway management, Bentgrass species differ in water-use requirements, Bingru Huang, Ph.D., and Michelle DaCosta, Ph.D., June, p. 79.
Putting green root-zone amendments and irrigation water conservation, Soil amendments reduce irrigation requirements, but the local climate determines how much water is saved, Ed McCoy, Ph.D., and Kevin McCoy, November, p. 95.
Buffer zone vegetation, Consider the purpose of the buffer zone and its location when selecting plants, Gregory T. Lyman, M.S.; Erica Staton, M.S.; Stu Kogge, M.S.; and Tom Bennett, M.S., January, www.gcsaa.org/GCM/2006/jan/WebEx.asp
ELGA chapter and merit honors awarded to superintendents, Brett Goering and Ken Moum, February, www.gcsaa.org/GCM/2006/feb/WebEx.asp
Golf courses go green with composting toilets, Alex Linkow, March, www.gcsaa.org/GCM/2006/march/WebEx.asp
2006 GIS in review, GCM staff, April, www.gcsaa.org/GCM/2006/april/WebEx.asp
The old and the new, Expanding Nantucket Island’s only public golf course was a balancing act for both architect and superintendent, Peter Blais, May, www.gcsaa.org/GCM/2006/may/WebEx.asp
Winged Foot’s young gun, Talent, fortune come together to make Eric Greytok the youngest superintendent to ever host two U.S. Opens, Scott Hollister, June, www.gcsaa.org/GCM/2006/june/WebEx.asp
PGRs benefit Boulder course, Lynn Tilton, July, www.gcsaa.org/GCM/2006/july/WebEx.asp
Unlocking employee secrets, Superintendents can glean valuable information about staff positions and employee attitudes by conducting comprehensive exit interviews, Richard Ensman, August, www.gcsaa.org/GCM/2006/aug/WebEx.asp
Effects of microbial and organic products on putting green performance, Frank Rossi, September, www.gcsaa.org/GCM/2006/sept/WebEx.asp
Annual bluegrass control: Implications for eliminating a historic weed in golf course turfgrass, Patrick E. McCullough, October, www.gcsaa.org/GCM/2006/oct/WebEx.asp
Green light for first Green Start Academy, Scott Hollister, November, www.gcsaa.org/GCM/2006/nov/WebEx.asp
Like father, like son? The son of a Maryland superintendent is becoming a force in the world of junior golf, Mark Leslie, December, www.gcsaa.org/GCM/2006/dec/WebEx.asp
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