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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.

Dress appropriately: The evolution of women’s golf apparel Posted on 18 Feb 2016 in the Columns categories.

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»

Practice what you teach: Adhere to course maintenance routines Posted on 25 Jan 2016 in the Columns & Maintenance categories.

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»

How to draw former golfers back with the moment of anticipation Posted on 04 Dec 2015 in the Columns categories.

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»

A call to duty: USGA Green Section a blessing for the golf industry Posted on 13 Nov 2015 in the Columns & Research categories.

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»

A call to duty Posted on 06 Nov 2015 in the Columns & People categories.

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 facilities: The core of the program Posted on 15 Oct 2015 in the Columns categories.

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»