John Torisello
Recent Articles
NUMBERS Racket
Collect the key irrigation metrics to ensure turf health, practice responsible resource management and take the pressure off your budget.
Don’t Forget About the Rough
Golfers dislike playing from it, but they want the primary cut looking tidy. Superintendents and industry experts share their strategies for maintaining these wayward areas.
Battlefield turf
Summer is when the course looks its best especially to hungry insects. Take the fight to them before they leave the turf looking like a war zone.
A healthy dose (Turfgrass management)
Fertility programs address specific needs of turfgrass.
Remaining vigilant (Pest management)
Superintendents try to keep the upper hand when battling nematodes.
Water pressure (Irrigation management)
Many superintendents face challenges when dealing with restrictions and cost.
Behind the decision (Personnel management)
Facilities involve several people, have multiple criteria and use different avenues when hiring the right person for the job.
Promote growth (Turfgrass maintenance)
Done at the right time, verticutting improves turfgrass health.
Spoon-feed your turf (Turfgrass maintenance)
While it might not completely replace traditional fertilizer applications, fertigation allows superintendents to be efficient and have more control.
Turf wars (Turfgrass maintenance)
Superintendents try to minimize wear and tear in high-traffic areas through cultural practices and altering golfers’ behaviors.
