You are browsing the Blog for Penn State Turfgrass.
PSU Alums Having a ‘Major’ Impact
Penn State Alum Matt Shaffer says, "when you have a championship, you push the grass to its outside ability to survive." Shaffer certainly knows
Penn State Ranked 50th in the World
The center for World University Rankings has released its 2013 rankings of the top 100 degree-granting institutions of higher education, and Dear Old State came in at No. 50 - a jump up from
Wet Wilt Injury Showing Up on Putting Greens
The unusually hot and humid weather during the week of July 15 to 21 led to some turf losses in poorly drained areas on putting greens in PA. Some of this damage can be traced to a phenomenon known as wet wilt. Wet wilt occurs when
Dr. Fidanza Receives Outstanding Teaching Award
Congratulations to Dr. Mike Fidanza! Dr. Fidanza, professor of Turfgrass Science at Penn State Berks Campus, recently received
Merion Golf Club still basking in afterglow, recuperating month after hosting 2013 U.S. Open
Matt Shaffer couldn't get the U.S. Open off his mind before it happened. Nearly a month after the Open finished at Merion Golf Club's East Course in Haverford, he now knows it's an experience he will never forget. "Once they announced the Open (coming to Merion seven years ago), it pretty much occupies your thoughts for years," said Shaffer, Merion's superintendent who has worked at the club for 11 years. "My whole premise was
Penn State to Open 2014 Season in Ireland
It's official! Confirming previous reports, Penn State announced this morning that the football team will open the 2014 season in Dublin, Ireland at Croke Park. As part of the "Croke Park Classic", Penn State will play the
Golf Turf Conference 2013
Penn State and the Pennsylvania Turfgrass Council are pleased to announce that the annual Penn State Golf Turf Conference will be held from November 12th through the 14th in the Nittany Lion Inn in State College, PA. The event will include a
Eastern PA Turfgrass Conference & Trade Show 2014
This year's Eastern Pennsylvania Turfgrass Conference & Trade Show will be held between January 7-8, 2014, in the Crowne Plaza Hotel in King of Prussia, PA. The conference will feature
Northeastern PA Turfgrass Conference & Trade Show 2014
This year’s Northeastern Pennsylvania Turfgrass Conference and Trade Show will be held on January 30th in the Woodlands, Wilkes Barre.
Western PA Turfgrass Conference & Trade Show 2014
This year’s Western Pennsylvania Turfgrass Conference and Trade Show will be held between February 25th and 27th in the Sheraton Four Points hotel in Pittsburgh.
