Maryland - Athletic Turf

2 Professors honored with Musser Awards of Excellence

April 13, 2015By AT Staff

The Musser International Turfgrass Foundation has selected Joseph Roberts, Ph.D., and Matthew Elmore, Ph.D., as its 2015 Award of Excellence winners. The prestigious award is given to outstanding Ph.D. candidates who, in the final phase of their graduate studies, demonstrate overall excellence throughout their doctoral program in turfgrass research. Roberts, assistant professor of turfgrass pathology at the University of Maryland,... read more

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21st GCSAA Turf Bowl: Penn State places 3 teams in top 10

February 26, 2015By AT Staff

Penn State University placed three teams, including the champion foursome, in the top 10 of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) 21st annual Collegiate Turf Bowl Competition at the Golf Industry Show on Feb. 26 in San Antonio. The Turf Bowl was presented in partnership with John Deere Golf. The foursome of Chris Marra, William Ellinger, Kyle Patterson and... read more

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Bernhard Grinders partners with distributor Finch Services

February 2, 2015By AT Staff

Bernhard and Company, manufacturer of Bernhard Grinders, has partnered with Finch Services, a Mid-Atlantic distributor. Finch Services supplies turf maintenance equipment to golf courses and sports facilities in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. Family-owned and operated since 1945, it was named John Deere’s Distributor of the Year in 2013. “We’re excited to partner with... read more

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STMA names 2014 Field of the Year Award winners

December 16, 2014By AT Staff

The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) announced its 2014 Field of the Year Award winners. Since 1992, STMA’s Field of the Year Award is given to members who manage baseball, football, soccer, softball or other sporting grounds at the professional, collegiate or schools (K-12), and parks and recreation level. The 2014 winners are listed below. Professional Maryland SoccerPlex Stadium Field (Boyds, Md.);... read more

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Brock base system used for Houston Texans’ practice field

September 17, 2013By AT Staff

The Houston Texans installed Brock PowerBase underneath its new synthetic turf practice field to help maximize the safety and performance of team members. The Brock PowerBase shock pad and drainage layer has been proven to reduce G-max, the peak force of impact, which may decrease the risk and severity of concussions and other injuries, according to Brock International. “With escalating... read more

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