Lessons learned from four decades overseeing one of the world's greatest golf courses...and what's next for one of the best minds in the turf business. By Pat Jones In 2016, when I first visited the famed Crystal Downs CC in the lovely lakeside town of Frankfort, Michigan, I was there... read more →
Jun
01
Apr
13
Did you know that the wet/dry cycle which starts after a prolonged period of rainfall is one of the main contributory factors to localised dry patches caused by hydrophobicity? Depending on where you’re located in Europe, you may be thinking that after the March downpours you have seen enough water... read more →
Mar
16
James Bledge is at the helm of Royal Liverpool Golf Course's efforts to prepare the course for the 151st Open, and he's using modern tools and practices to prepare and bring his members along for the journey. When the Aquatrols team visited England to meet top course managers and greenkeepers... read more →
Mar
08
Few courses are as exceptional as Birkdale and even fewer turfheads more genial than their new course manager, Sean McLean. Read on to find out more. By Pat Jones When you are just a few weeks into a new position, and you're replacing a retiring turf legend in overseeing one... read more →
Mar
01
A focused Tony Stephen keeps Swinley Forest healthier and more welcoming for his members and the growing number of visitors experiencing one of England's most exciting golf clubs. There is a sprinkling of charming golf clubs in the sandbelt west of London. Legendary golf course architect H.S. Colt designed many... read more →
Feb
02
Aquatrols is excited to return to the GCSSA Conference & Trade Show. This year we have more to show, more to talk about, and more to offer than ever before. Check out what we have in store and come visit us at booth 2373. Aquatrols expanded product portfolio For over... read more →
Feb
01
Aquatrols, the world’s leading innovator and producer of high-performance soil surfactants, has developed the professional turf industry’s first truly effective, natural and biodegradable soil surfactant. NEW JERSEY, January 2023 – Aquatrols Corporation of America proudly introduces Astria Natural Soil Surfactant. Astria joins Aquatrols’ Hydration portfolio of products, alongside industry staples... read more →
Jan
31
The author of A Course Called America will be signing books and talking with attendees in booth 2373 this Wednesday from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. By Pat Jones Aquatrols is pleased to host one of the golf world’s most engaging authors, Tom Coyne, in booth #2373 at the 2023... read more →
Nov
28
Now is the perfect time to see Fusarium patch, also known as Microdochium patch, on close mown fine turf surfaces. In the UK it is the most common disease of intensively managed turf and whilst it can occur at any time of year, it is undoubtedly most damaging in autumn... read more →
Nov
22
Ever wondered how courses in the U.K. and U.S. compare? We took a little trip to find out and learn more about how our European friends survived an awful summer. By Pat Jones A few weeks ago, I was standing on the windy 1st tee at Royal Liverpool GC (better... read more →