Revolution at Shinnecock Hills: Insights from Peter Barnaby

By Pat Jones Peter Barnaby is one of the lead assistants at Shinnecock Hills GC and his duties include overseeing the spray program. He’s watched first-hand as the team expanded their use of Revolution beyond putting surfaces to include fairways and all fine turf. What was your previous experience with wetting agents? We only sprayed […]

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Waking Up “Lazy” Turf: Your Tactical Guide to the May Transition

After a winter like the one we just endured, unfortunately “lazy” turf is a frustrating reality. Extended cold, temperature swings, and heavy winter moisture can leave soils compacted, and roots slow to re-engage.   The engine is ready to run, but if water, oxygen, and nutrients aren’t moving efficiently through the profile, it can’t fire on all cylinders. Now’s the time to tune the system by opening the soil, restoring movement, […]

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Secret Weapon: The one product to keep in your program right now – Spring Edition

For when conditions are unpredictable and every application has to count.  This product quietly earns its place in the tank. It’s not always the top-of-mind product, but it consistently makes everything else perform better. That product is Border 2.0.  The Problem  Spring is anything but consistent. Wind, shifting conditions, and tight application windows can make even routine sprays more challenging than they […]

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Digging Down to the Root with Greg Lovell

We’re digging deep into the world of Aquatrols’ Eastern Midwest Territory Manager, Greg Lovell. Get to know him better below. What is your role at Aquatrols? I am the Eastern Midwest Territory Manager, and the Strategic Account Manager nationally for SiteOne.  I also serve as President of our foundation, The FairWays Foundation. How long have […]

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Xstatic Road Show: Bringing Performance to the Field

The Aquatrols team recently hit the road to visit the Philadelphia Union and connect directly with sports turf professionals for a hands-on look at the future of synthetic turf performance.  Attendees had the opportunity to see Xstatic in action and learn how its unique formulation helps address static buildup and infill migration which we’ve seen to be one of the most persistent challenges in synthetic […]

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Using Turf Paints, Pigments, and Liquid Overseeding During Winter Dormancy for Better Spring Playability

Every winter, golfers head south in search of green playing surfaces. For facilities managing warm-season turf, that demand for color has traditionally meant overseeding with a cool-season grass. While effective, traditional overseeding interrupts play, increases costs, and often complicates the spring transition back to bermudagrass. Challenges of the “Traditional” Way A New Toolkit Colorants are […]

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Innovation, Connection, and Mentorship at the GCSAA Conference

The GCSAA Conference once again delivered what it does best, bringing together golf course superintendents, industry partners, and leaders from across the turfgrass profession for a week focused on education, innovation, and connection. Throughout the conference, conversations centered on the challenges and opportunities facing today’s turf managers, from agronomic decision-making and resource management to preparing […]

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