Verdure: A look at turfgrass research nearly a century ago

Does 95-year-old turfgrass research hold up to modern standards?

Truth in Science: Correlation vs. cause and effect

When it comes to science, correlation doesn't necessarily mean cause and effect.

Stewards of the Chesapeake celebrates 25 years

The Mid-Atlantic Association of Golf Course Superintendents' annual event supports turfgrass research and environmental sustainability.

The 'superintendent's superhero'

Outstanding Contribution Award winner Bert McCarty, Ph.D., is a prolific, versatile turfgrass titan.

Bert McCarty, Ph.D., honored with GCSAA’s Outstanding Contribution Award

World-renowned turfgrass scientist will receive the award at the 2026 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show

Allan MacCurrach Jr. Award winner wants to pay it forward

Ernesto Martínez, a student in Penn State University’s turf program, plans to return home to Venezuela to share what he’s learned.

Shade tolerance studies take center stage at Rutgers field days

Bentgrass shade tolerance, tall fescue disease resistance and more stood out among two dozen research projects

Jack Fry celebrates retirement from Kansas State University

Fry, a 28-year GCSAA member, has many accolades, including GCSAA’s 2022 Outstanding Contribution Award.

Research compares robotic, traditional mowing

As autonomous mower use increases, what factors should we consider?

Science and social norms

Science pursues truth by collecting data to answer critical questions.

GCSAA announces funding of new research projects in 2025

The three new projects are part of GCSAA's current funding of 11 projects at 10 universities.

Study shows heavy metals may not build up in turf

Researchers uncover encouraging results regarding recycled water irrigation and heavy metal amounts in turf.

Verdure: Stay green, my friends

Research at Virginia Tech evaluated humic acid applications on Penn A-4 creeping bentgrass for effects on cytokinin activity.

Key issues for the 2025 National Golf Day Lobby Day

What are National Golf Day attendees speaking with legislators about? Here's a guide to the industry-wide issues up for discussion.

A terrific turfgrass research twosome

Wendy Gelernter and Larry Stowell are the recipients of the 2025 GCSAA Outstanding Contribution Award.

Turf field days make road trips worthwhile

Michigan State and Mississippi State offer useful turf research presentations.

Could microwaves be the new weed control?

Research suggests low-frequency microwaves could fry weed seeds.

GCM’s 2024 seed update

The state of the turfgrass industry looks good…so far.

Getting turfgrass science updates from experts

Field days allow attendees to get turf research updates firsthand.

Turfgrass research: A case study

Results from university studies helped an Arkansas superintendent regrass greens and benefit his course and community.