Pennsylvania Turfgrass - Winter 2024

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Cover Story

ORIGINS of TURFGRASS PART 2

By Jay McCurdy Ph.D., – Associate Professor, Turfgrass Extension Specialist – Department of Plant & Soil Sciences – Mississippi State University In part one “Origins of Turfgrass,” we delved into the history and roots of turfgrass. Here we explore turf’s march towards modernity by focusing on the game of golf.

Photo 1: Links land

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