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About Karl Danneberger, Ph.D.
Karl Danneberger, Ph.D., is a professor in the department of horticulture and crop science at The Ohio State University. He is author of the popular The Turf Doc column that appears monthly in Golfdom. Karl writes on topics ranging from Poa annua to pest control.
Posts by Karl Danneberger, Ph.D.
This past summer, Renata, one of my graduate students, received an internship offer from the USGA’s Green Section. She asked me about proper attire for the internship. Telling students what Read more»
Another holiday season is over and we have months of winter to look forward to. That means this is a lethargic time for me. My time is mainly spent eating Read more»
This past year I bought a 1969 Pontiac Firebird. I didn’t buy it because I had some deep passion, although I did have a ’67 Camaro 327 in high school. Read more»
In 1920, Inverness Country Club, Toledo, Ohio, played host to the U.S. Open. At the time, the greens chairman complained about — or maybe brought to light — the lack Read more»
In 1920, Inverness Country Club, Toledo, Ohio, played host to the U.S. Open. At the time, the greens chairman complained about — or maybe brought to light — the lack Read more»
Turfgrass research field days are exciting times for university turfgrass programs. They are days when faculty, staff and students get to show off a little of what they know and Read more»