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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.
Field day season almost is upon us, and if you attend a university field day you undoubtedly will see several research projects that are university/industry collaborations. There is a long Read more»
Jim Moore is director of education for the USGA Green Section. He began his career in the golf industry as a superintendent and has worked with the USGA for more Read more»
Marie Knox is a nematologist and technical manager for Control Solutions, Inc. She has extensive research experience in developing new products for pest management, including turf. Marie can be reached Read more»
What caught your attention at the recent Golf Industry Show in San Diego? I hope you were able to attend the GIS and take advantage of the education offerings, trade Read more»
Zac Reicher, Ph.D., is a technical specialist with Bayer Environmental Science. He has more than 25 years of turfgrass research experience and has conducted many annual bluegrass control experiments on Read more»
How much are the greens fees or membership dues at your golf course? What portion of the greens fee or membership dues is attributable to the cost of maintaining the Read more»