By Aquatrols | Turf pros in hot spots around Europe and North America are facing some of the harshest conditions in decades. How are they coping with heat and drought in the summer of 2022? We turned to our agronomy experts in the hardest-hit regions for ideas and advice. The drought maps tell a terrible […]
A few summers ago, Europe experienced a prolonged period of high temperatures that broke many records. By definition, cool season grasses are grass types that thrive in areas with cold winters and relatively hot summers. These grasses grow best when temperatures are between 18 and 27°C. The summer of 2018 saw daytime temperatures consistently reaching […]
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In our Behind The Drop Q&A series, we bring you brief interviews with some of the minds driving innovation at Aquatrols. We speak to a wide variety of folks who work here at Aquatrols, exploring topics from research, to conservation, to business. Today we are featuring an interview with Ian Grove, who recently joined the […]
Being a second-generation superintendent can be hard when your dad is a tough act to follow. That didn’t stop Brandon Nolan from excelling in his career and becoming the superintendent of Wisconsin’s marvelous Beloit Club. We talked with him about his roots in the business and how he’s overcoming the challenges of seasonal drought and everyday […]
By: Pat Jones | Alec Macindoe is a top course manager in a highly competitive market who values old-school agronomy. But, he hasn’t been afraid to try new technologies to solve age-old issues with soils and nutrition. Alec Macindoe’s profile on Twitter notes proudly that he’s a believer in the “old school traditions of course […]
Dan Sisson has managed lawns, a garden center, and a fertilizer application group but moving into golf was a “culture shock.” He discovered a product that was a very pleasant surprise to help him along his journey. Dan Sisson discovered he loved managing turf long before he came to golf. “I spent a few years […]
By Pat Jones Ironwood CC superintendent Nathan Glaser has a sophisticated irrigation system and can move water anywhere, but he relies on Zipline® to keep it where it needs to be for a full 28 days. Nate Glaser left 1,000 acres of Minnesota corn and soybeans behind when he decided to pursue golf instead of […]
By Pat Jones Wisconsin Superintendent Patrick Reuteman didn’t have huge problems to solve when he took over for an area legend. But he solved some nagging issues with help from the targeted use of Zipline®. Patrick Reuteman became superintendent at Milwaukee’s grand old Westmoor Country Club under nearly ideal circumstances. His boss quite happily stepped […]
The Villages is known as a golf mecca for retirees but it’s also home to schools and sports fields. Josh Carter leads a team to care for those and he relies on Redox and Aquatrols to meet expectations. Everyone knows about The Villages, the famed Florida community that’s home to thousands of retirees. But, you […]
By Aquatrols | In the surprisingly complex world of Arizona turf management, it’s a vicious and year-round cycle of continuously preparing for the next thing. Superintendent, Mike Molton says the key to staying on top of it all is creating a program that ensures consistency and playability for his members during various conditions. It’s easy […]
