2010 GCSAA Research Projects

Funded by The Environmental Institute for Golf

The following is a list of currently funded research projects categorized by the area of focus the research is targeted to support. The funding amount is provided by The Institute and the organizations listed.

Integrated Plant Management

A Novel Method to Facilitate Biodethatching Using Fungal Laccases. Dr. Qingguo Huang, University of Georgia, Griffin Campus. Completion date 2010. Co-funded by the Georgia Golf Environment Foundation. $40,000 over two years.

Biological Control of Sting Nematode on Golf Course Turf with Pasteuria usgae. Dr. William T. Crow, University of Florida. Completion date 2010. Co-funded by the Florida GCSA. $57,000 over three years.

Biology and Management of Fairy Ring in Golf Course Putting Greens. Dr. Lane Tredway, North Carolina State University. Completion date 2010. Co-funded by the Carolinas GCSA. $53,520 over three years.

Degradation Rate of the Fungicides Chlorothalonil and Iprodione in the Absence of Snow Cover for the Control of Microdochium on Turfgrass. Dr. James Kerns, University of Wisconsin, Madison. Completion date 2010. Co-funded by the Wisconsin GCSA. $32,000 over two years.

Development of a Non-Destructive Sampling/Monitoring Program for Annual Bluegrass Weevil on Golf Course Fairways. Dr. Albrecht Koppenhöfer, Rutgers University. Completion date 2010. Co-funded by the GCSA of New Jersey, Long Island GCSA, and the Mountain and Valley GCSA. $15,332 over two years.

Fairway Conversion to Low-Mow Kentucky Bluegrass Using Annual Bluegrass Herbicides Combined with Turf Seeding Time and Rate. Dr. David Minner, Iowa State University. Completion date 2010. Co-funded by the Iowa GCSA. $30,000 over three years.

Field Evaluation of Bioherbicidal Control of Tropical Signalgrass. Dr. Raghavan Charudattan, University of Florida. Completion date 2010. Co-funded by the Florida GCSA and the Florida Turfgrass Association. $23,094 over two years.

Influence of Phosphonates, Wetting Agents, and Fertiizers on Algae Found on Golf Course Putting Greens. Dr. John E. Kaminski, The Pennsylvania State University and Dr. John Inguagiato, University of Connecticut. Completion date 2010. Co-funded by the Metropolitan GCSA, Northeastern GCSA, New Hampshire GCSA, Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents and the Tri-State Turfgrass Association. $46,000 over two years.

Management and Biology of Brown Ring Patch on Annual Bluegrass Greens. Dr. Frank Wong, University of California-Riverside and Dr. Larry Stowell, PACE Turfgrass Research Institute. Completion date 2010. Co-funded by the GCSA of Northern California, GCSA of Southern California, Hi-Lo Desert GCSA, San Diego GCSA, Sierra Nevada GCSA and the California GCSA. $56,000 over two years.

Management Practices Effects on Anthracnose Severity of Annual Bluegrass Putting Green Turf. Dr. James Murphy and Dr. Bruce Clarke, Rutgers University. Completion date 2010. Co-funded by the GCSA of New Jersey. $30,000 over two years.

New Technology to Manage Organic Matter Accumulation in Bermudagrass Putting Greens. Dr. Kurt Steinke, Texas A&M University. Completion date 2010. Co-funded by the South Texas GCSA. $10,000 over two years.

Producing an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Template to Assist Golf Course Superintendents in Developing Written IPM Plans for Golf Courses. Mr. Kai Umeda, University of Arizona. Completion date 2010. $40,000 over two years.

Water Management

A Critical Review of Water Quality Impacts on Golf Courses: Updates and Trends. Dr. Stuart Cohen, Environmental & Turf Services, Inc. Completion date 2010. Co-funded by the United States Golf Association. $50,000 over two years.

Attenuation of PPCP/EDCs through Golf Courses Using Reuse Water. Mr. Mike McCullough, Northern California Golf Association. Completion date 2011. Co-funded by 15 organizations and the Mark Kizziar Research Grant. $25,000 over two years.

Deficit Irrigation of Seashore Paspalum and Bermudagrass for Golf Course Turf. Dr. James Walworth, University of Arizona. Completion date 2011. $29,500 over three years.

Effect of Physical Water Conditioners on Turfgrass Quality and Irrigation Water Use. Dr. Bernd Leinauer, New Mexico State University. Completion date 2010. Co-funded by the Southwest Turfgrass Association, Rio Grande GCSA, and the United States Golf Association. $33,000 over three years.

Evaluation of Perennial Rye Turfgrass Varieties for Tolerance to Rapid Blight Disease. Dr. Mary Olsen, University of Arizona. Completion date 2010. Co-funded by the Golf and Environmental Foundation of Arizona. $30,578 over three years.

Methods and Response for Successful Overseeding of Fairway: Paspalum Turf. Dr. David Kopec, University of Arizona. Completion date 2011. Co-funded by the Golf and Environmental Foundation of Arizona and the Cactus and Pine GCSA. $7,925 over three years.

Wetting Agent Effects on Rootzone Moisture Distribution Under Various Irrigation Regimes. Dr. Douglas Karcher, University of Arkansas. Completion date 2010. Co-funded by the Aquatrols' Robert A. Moore Endowment Fund. $15,000 over two years.