Insights, tools, and conversations from the team behind one of golf’s most iconic properties. Turf Zoom with Jonathan Jennings A look inside the agronomic program at Shinnecock Hills with Superintendent Jonathan Jennings. Learn about his approach to water management, and discover how Revolution® has helped support consistency across one of golf’s most demanding environments in […]
We’re digging deep into the world of Aquatrols’ Western Territory Manager, Ken Mauser. Get to know him better below. What is your role at Aquatrols? Western Territory Manager, territory agronomist for California, Arizona and Nevada covering golf, sports turf, landscape and nursery/greenhouse. How long have you been with the company? Since October 1, 1991. Where […]
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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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, […]
Read More… from Waking Up “Lazy” Turf: Your Tactical Guide to the May Transition
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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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 […]
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 […]
Read More… from Xstatic Road Show: Bringing Performance to the Field
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 […]
