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From Jersey Shore 🌊, PhD in Soil & Water Science (Turfgrass), Agronomist

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Joined February 2011
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We just got engaged at @LBKCR ! 💎🏝️⛳️ Perfect place to move #ONWARD in life! #LeadOut @turfmonkeyboy @coreykimball345
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Turf Talk tonight! @1Rowland1 is going to join us and talk managing off type bermudas in greens among other things. See everyone 7ish est tonight! @TyRobbTurf @BorRazu13 Thanks to our partners @AerationTech #ATIGOLFSERVICES
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Sounds familiar 😜👍🏻
Nematode counts are not always the best indicator of nematicide efficacy on turf. Focus on root health and not nematode numbers to determine if a treatment works onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
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Love this low maintenance option for non irrigated areas perennial 🥜 for the win
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The next installment in our @utextension video series on #PoaAnnua control is live. More content on effective herbicide mixtures from 2023-2024 research trials @UTturfgrass. Check it out @TennesseeGCSA @TnTurfAssoc @TVSFMA youtu.be/s-FpWq-02Eg?si=MQvJ…
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Is ammonium sulfate the best N source? I came across some long-term fertilizer evaluation trials and I wrote about what I found interesting. sites.udel.edu/jremer/2024/0…
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Calling all turf students 18-25 years old! We're pleased to share this opportunity to apply for the @RandA Global Scholarship Program. Scholars receive mentorship, funding and education to help them become future leaders in golf. Deadline has been extended to May 14. More info👇

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We hear a lot of misconceptions about grain on putting greens and how it affects play. Here are some facts (no, it doesn't always point toward the setting sun or the ocean)👇
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After a tough winter in Florida and other parts of the Southeast, here are some tips you can use to educate golfers about the challenges your course faced and how you tried to manage them 👇

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Golf courses provide valuable habitat for plants and animals. Creating, protecting and improving those habitats takes a team effort between golfers, superintendents and scientists.
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New to the game? Welcome! Our @USGAGrnSection has you covered with some basic course care tips.
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If your course struggled with the impact of El Niño this winter, register for our free seminar next week @LBKCR. We have great speakers talking about effects, recovery, and prep for next time. Also .25 @GCSAA ed. credits and golf available. Learn more➡️ bit.ly/3xaQ4wP
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The talk on X has been nonstop El Niño all year. We may be coming to the end of the worst of it, but you'll want to learn about its effects and mitigating strategy from @jbunruh and others. Add this must-attend to April 17 on your calendar.
El Niño had a big impact on Florida golf courses. We're hosting a free seminar @LBKCR with speakers like @jbunruh to talk about effects, recovery, and preparing for the next challenging winter. Click for the agenda & to register, golf is also available 👉bit.ly/3xaQ4wP
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Check's in the mail, Robb. Getting to hear @jbunruh is the best anytime you can and .25 credits from @GCSAA. Plus we are going to have a game after lunch. Best time of the year to play. Here's a link to RSVP in style. survey.usga.org/s3/ElNino24 – at Longboat Key, FL
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This will be a great opportunity to help educate yourself, assistants, general managers and or board members I highly encourage attending this event…and it’s free so no excuse
El Niño had a big impact on Florida golf courses. We're hosting a free seminar @LBKCR with speakers like @jbunruh to talk about effects, recovery, and preparing for the next challenging winter. Click for the agenda & to register, golf is also available 👉bit.ly/3xaQ4wP
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