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Turf update: Stressful summer for turf on golf courses

Published on August 19, 2025
This was a summer of extreme temperatures, high humidity and precipitation excesses and deficiencies. The result was stressed turf, turf death and less than perfect turfgrass conditions throughout the summer.
Tips for managing lawns during high temperatures

Published on June 23, 2025
High temperatures and heat indexes have been stressing turfgrass lately. Michigan State University Extension offers simple reminders as the heat continues this week.
The heat is on: Protect golf course turf during high temperatures

Published on June 23, 2025
High temperatures will stress turfgrass in the next week. Here are simple reminders as the heat ramps up.
Current situation of ice on putting greens

Published on February 19, 2025
Golf course superintendents across the north are dealing with ice cover on putting greens and deciding what actions to take to ensure turfgrass survival.
Celebrating the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation’s 50 years of impact at MSU

Published on December 18, 2024
Since 1974, philanthropic support from the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation has strengthened MSU’s world-renowned turfgrass program.