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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.

Gimme some water: California drought far from over Posted on 18 Mar 2015 in the Columns & Research categories.

As Eddie Money once sang, “Gimme some water.” Water is the world’s most precious resource. I hear that statement or versions of it made all the time, and I believe Read more»

Trials and tribulations of golf Posted on 18 Feb 2015 in the Columns categories.

Here at The Ohio State University I can see firsthand how deep passion and loyalty can run among our football fans… especially this year! It does not, however, compare to Read more»

The turf routine: What defines healthy turf? Posted on 22 Jan 2015 in the Columns & Research categories.

I was at the British Turf Management Exhibition (BTME) in Harrogate, England, a year or so ago when I listened to a speaker talk about the golf swing. He identified Read more»

Interest rates explain disease epidemics Posted on 16 Dec 2014 in the Columns & Research categories.

The term ‘maverick’ often is applied to a person who does not conform to or play by the rules and often takes an unorthodox stand. As often as the word Read more»

The answer is (and isn’t) on the clipboard Posted on 24 Nov 2014 in the Columns categories.

When my son was in second grade I had the opportunity to coach his soccer team. We were playing a team that was much better than us, but we were Read more»

What is the real cost of education? Posted on 22 Oct 2014 in the Columns categories.

This fall marks the first time I have not written a college tuition check for one or both of my sons in seven years. While celebrating my newfound financial freedom, Read more»