MSU Snow Mold Field Day, Friday April 26th

Posted on April 24th, 2019

March 19, 2019 Dear Turf Cooperators, It’s snow mold time again. We rated and photographed the Tree Tops snow mold study and were happy with the level of disease in the plot area. We have set the field plot viewing (“field day”) for Friday, April 26 for those of you who wish to attend. We will plan t…

GAM ANNUAL MEETING – Grosse Ile Golf & Country Club’s Betty Woods Receives Distinguished Service Award

Posted on April 24th, 2019

DETROIT – Betty Woods describes herself as old school. “If somebody gives me the responsibility to do something, I follow through and complete it,” she said. “I’m never looking for accolades or to get patted on the back. I go do my job to the best of my ability.” Woods, 81 and a Grosse Ile re…

It’s Never Too Early To Begin Monitoring Soil Moisture, USGA Central Region Update

Posted on April 19th, 2019

Managing soil moisture levels is one of the most important responsibilities of turf managers. The need for judicious water management during hot, dry weather is obvious; but under certain circumstances, timely irrigation is equally important when winter transitions to spring. Many golf cours…

2019 Meijer LPGA Classic Volunteer Information

Posted on April 18th, 2019

The start of the 6th annual Meijer LPGA Classic is coming fast and we would appreciate your help preparing the course for the best female golfers in the world! This event’s success owes a great deal to the many volunteers that have helped us over the last four years. Please consider sharing your expe…

Controlling Annual Bluegrass Seedheads & Crabgrass Preemergence Application Timing

Posted on April 16th, 2019

Dr. Kevin W. Frank
Michigan State University

Thanks for your continued support of the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation. The mission of the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation is to support the research, teaching, and extension programs at Michigan State University. If you are not a member and are

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Dow GLBI Tournament Volunteer Form

Posted on April 16th, 2019

Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational The inaugural Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational will take place July 15-20, 2019 at Midland Country Club. Experience a week-long celebration unlike any other tournament on the LPGA tour. The world’s best female golfers will compete in a 72-hole, te…

April Michigan Golf Journal

Posted on April 7th, 2019

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Double your donation to the Wee One

Posted on April 5th, 2019

The 2019 Wee One Fundraiser is almost sold out for Monday May 20th at Franklin Hills, if you can not attend or want to take advantage of this double your money offer you can still support this great cause as again this year. The MiGCSA will once again be matching 100% of any individual member donations to …

Federal Winterkill Research Proposal

Posted on April 4th, 2019

Greetings golf course superintendents: Winter injury on turfgrass is one of the most challenging, and poorly understood, aspects of managing turfgrass in northern climates. A team of researchers from six universities (University of Minnesota, Michigan State University, University of Wisco…

Paul Galligan, 2019 GAM Superintendent Award of Merit Winner

Posted on April 1st, 2019

The 2019 Golf Association of Michigan Superintendent Award of Merit will be presented to MiGCSA Class A Member Paul Galligan, Director of Grounds at Grand Traverse Resort at the GAM Annual Meeting on April 22nd at Detroit Golf Club. Paul will be presented with this award during lunch served from 12:…