The pendulum can swing two ways when it comes to turfgrass regulations, and sometimes they’re both in the wrong direction. When I read that a governing body wants to ban lawns based on misinformation or pressure from outside interests for quick-fix solutions I’m quick to come to the defense of turfgrass and lawns, mostly because of all the environmental benefits... read more
Synthetic turf line TigerTurf has received an International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA) certificate for five of its turf products. TigerTurf’s synthetic grass playground surface systems also meet the requirements necessary under the American Society For Testing Materials F1292 certification. TigerTurf’s Diamond Pro line, Diamond Light line, Everglade Pro line and its Pet/All-Purpose Turf are now certified under the IPEMA... read more
Callaway and the San Diego Padres sparked a partnership to create the nine-hole Links at Petco Park, which was open Nov. 5–9 and brought in an estimated 1,600 golfers. The 1,002-yard, par-3 course was originally set to be open Nov. 6–8, but there was so much interest in playing the course that the dates were extended an extra two days to Nov. 5–9, according... read more
After a chemical mishap destroyed their home field, the senior football players for the Green Wave of St. Edward Central Catholic High School in Elgin, Ill., were forced to play the last month and a half of their final season on the road. Fortunately, Scotts Miracle-Gro stepped in to ensure the underclassmen don’t face the same fate. As part of... read more
The Sports Turf Managers Association spoke to some of the best NFL field managers and groundskeepers in the business at its roundtable event. Participants include Darian Daily, head groundskeeper, Cincinnati Bengals; Allen Johnson, CSFM, fields manager, Green Bay Packers and Lambeau Field, president of the STMA; Tony Leonard, director of grounds, Philadelphia Eagles; John Nolan, head groundskeeper, Chicago Bears; and... read more
