Double-Trouble Grubs, USGA Central Region Update

Posted on October 26th, 2017

By Bob Vavrek, regional director, Central Region

Look out for grub damage later than usual this fall. Remember, controlling grubs is easier than repairing the damage done by animals looking for a feast.

Affordable and effective are two terms that come to mind when most turf managers consider using …

2017 Michigan Section PGA Special Award Winners Announced

Posted on October 26th, 2017

EAST LANSING, MI – Kevin McKinley, Golf Director at Treetops Resort, and newly inducted Michigan PGA President, has captured the 2017 Michigan Section PGA Golf Professional of the Year award. This prestigious honor is awarded to the professional that has demonstrated outstanding qualit…

Michigan Turfgrass Conference Registration Now Open

Posted on October 26th, 2017

Welcome to the 2018 Michigan Turfgrass Conference January 3 – 5, Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center This marks the 88th year that the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation has hosted the conference and this year’s assembly has something for everyone. Our Educational Sessions in…

October 2017: The Battle Against Fall Armyworms, USGA Regional Update

Posted on October 23rd, 2017

By John Daniels, agronomist, Central Region


Fall armyworm infestations have the capability to take out turf overnight.

High populations of fall armyworms recently have been seen damaging bermudagrass in areas of Texas and Oklahoma. Sites that received ample rainfall or irrigation during Sept…

GCSAA, Nufarm create new leadership program

Posted on October 16th, 2017

GCSAA has partnered with Nufarm to offer the EXCEL Leadership Program for assistant golf course superintendents. EXCEL offers leadership training for personal, career and community/industry stewardship. EXCEL_logo_final_RGBThe name EXCEL represents the education, cross training, comm…

Nonprofit to use Michigan golf course for children, veterans

Posted on October 12th, 2017

By NATASHA BLAKELY
The Associated Press BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (AP) — With equipment that wasn’t working, unplayable turf and tall grass, Custer Greens Golf Course was sitting useless by the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. There are all kinds of shows dedicated to fixer-uppers on telev…