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About Clark Throssell, Ph.D.

Clark Throssell, Ph.D., is the former director of the Purdue University turf program as well as the former director of research for GCSAA. Throssell is the research editor for Golfdom, focusing on managing the Super Science section of the magazine and website. He also contributes his "Clark Talks Turf" column to Golfdom every month.

Posts by Clark Throssell, Ph.D.

Less stressful and more successful renovation projects Posted on 16 Jul 2015 in the Columns categories.

The pace of golf course renovation is picking up, particularly in south Florida where Kipp Schulties of Kipp Schulties Golf Design has developed a thriving business specializing in renovations. I Read more»

Suppressing annual bluegrass in fairways with plant growth regulators Posted on 18 May 2015 in the Research categories.

Cale Bigelow, Ph.D., is a turfgrass scientist at Purdue University. He has conducted numerous studies on annual bluegrass control with plant growth regulators and cultural practices. Cale can be reached Read more»

The California drought continues and continues Posted on 09 Apr 2015 in the Columns & Maintenance & Research categories.

Mike Huck is a self-employed turfgrass consultant. While well versed in all aspects of turfgrass management, Mike focuses on turfgrass water quality and water management. Mike can be reached at Read more»

Suppressing annual bluegrass seedheads Posted on 18 Mar 2015 in the Columns & Research categories.

Bruce Branham, Ph.D., is a turfgrass scientist at the University of Illinois. He has conducted research on annual bluegrass management and control for more than 30 years. Bruce can be Read more»

Bringing precision to topdressing Posted on 18 Feb 2015 in the Columns & Research categories.

Scott Kinkead is executive vice president of Turfco Manufacturing Inc., and has worked in the golf course industry his entire career. Kinkead is active in all aspects of the company Read more»

Getting the most from a Primo application Posted on 22 Jan 2015 in the Columns & Research categories.

Dean Mosdell, Ph.D., is a technical manager in the Western U.S. for Syngenta. He has more than 25 years of golf course research experience with plant growth regulators and makes Read more»