W. CONSHOHOCKEN, PA — Two separate events have led to the development of a new ASTM International standard on lead content in turf fibers. First, after lead was found in some synthetic turf fields in 2008, field owners and turf suppliers were confused as to the proper procedure for measuring the lead content in the fibers. Different test procedures would... read more
INDIANAPOLIS — The Dow Chemical Company has announced a sponsorship with long-time PGA Tour player Corey Pavin. He joins PGA Tour player Sean O’Hair and LPGA Tour player Suzann Pettersen in representing Dow and promoting an array of Dow products that bring value to the golf market. “We are very proud of our relationships with Suzann, Sean and now Corey,... read more
By: Rick Doyle, Synthetic Turf Council Summer is here, and this year we’ve got an exceptionally hot one, with record temperatures in every region of the country. With this sweltering heat, a number of cities are also facing intensified drought, concerns about fire season, rising water restrictions and more. These conditions, some of which persist year-round in more arid geographies, are... read more
By: Bob O’Quinn Professional athletes put a lot of value in well maintained natural grass playing surfaces and on the individuals who keep those fields in good condition. According to the “2008 NFL Players Playing Surfaces Opinion Survey,” the vast majority of NFL athletes prefer natural grass fields because, as their statistics indicate, grass fields provide increased career longevity and minimize... read more
By: Ron Hall ST. AUGUSTINE, FL — Golf course superintendents and sports field managers work in sister industries, and the two professions have a lot in common. Most notably, the success of both is measured by their ability to provide facility users with functional and attractive turfgrass playing surfaces. There are obvious differences, of course. Sports field managers must also be... read more
