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2009 Cooperative Turfgrass Research at Palouse Ridge Golf Club at WSU

Turfgrass researchers at Washington State University are trying to take full advantage of the research opportunities afforded by Palouse Ridge Golf Club and superintendent Todd Lupkes.  Currently, four studies are being conducted at Palouse Ridge Golf Club.  On the practice chipping green, an aeration recovery study evaluating the use of various aeration techniques in combination with the use of black or tan sand is in its second year.  For a complete description of this study, please see the aeration recovery article found in this e-newsletter.  On the practice hole used for the WSU golf team and P.E. golf classes, there are two studies.  In the fairway of the practice hole there is an evaluation of the use of Tenacity in combination with Round-up for fairway renovation and preventative control of annual bluegrass.  Herbicide treatments were applied last fall, and the study area was inter-seeded with perennial ryegrass.  The preliminary results of this study are encouraging, as annual bluegrass populations seem to be reduced by several treatments.  It will be interesting to track annual bluegrass populations through the fall to determine if this is a feasible way to reduce annual bluegrass populations in a renovation situation.  On the green of the practice hole a study evaluating the use of manganese and combinations of manganese with either Banner Maxx or Heritage for take all patch control can be found. This study is in its second year, and conclusions are limited as take all patch pressure has been extremely low.  On May 18, 2009, a new study was initiated with the aim of selective annual bluegrass control in a Kentucky bluegrass fairway.  This study is located on the 9^th fairway.  Treatments include Tenacity, Velocity, and Prograss used alone and in combination.  Results for the first year of this study will be available in late November.  All research results from 2009 will be available at turf.wsu.edu/research in mid December 2009.

WSU Turf Website Recently Updated

The turf website was updated in May!  Please visit turf.wsu.edu for up to date information on recent student and staff accomplishments, upcoming events, photos from turf club service projects, research projects, and alumni information.  The 2008-2009 snow mold research trial final reports are now available, go to the research tab on the website and click on 2008-2009 snow mold.  Click on the ‘alumni’ tab for information on the new Friends of Turfgrass Management group.  This group is now operational and has a board of directors!  Become a friend; the registration form along with a descriptive flyer can be found on the website.  The first annual WSU Friends of Turfgrass Management Banquet and Golf Tournament will be at Palouse Ridge Golf Club on September 26, 2009.  There will be a 2:00 PM shotgun start followed by an awards banquet and meeting.  We would love a full field and this is sure to be a fun event, mark your calendars and plan to attend.  More information will be available soon, as the tournament committee is formed and working to further plan this event.       

Turf.wsu.edu homepage, please visit for up to date information!