In this section, unearth a wealth of knowledge from industry professionals, turf managers, turf superintendents and Envu territory managers. Discover practical insights, innovative strategies and expert guidance tailored to your turf management needs. Explore our collection of resources to gain the expertise you need for confident turf management.
Bill Lucena, Course Superintendent at Kapolei Golf Course in Hawaii, explains all things irrigation including how to tackle problems such as biological contaminants in irrigation.
Adam Lamb, Course Superintendent at The Barwon Heads Golf Club discusses the impact of salt spray at his coastal club.
Course Superintendent David Sutherland discusses how he has managed water use at Bingara Gorge Golf Course with no town water, but using treated water from a local treatment plan.
We take a look at the 85-year-old Glenelg Golf Club in South Australia, where as the result of an ambitious project started more than 10 years ago, the club, its superintendent and its greens management team are well on their way to meeting the club’s current and future water needs.
Bill Daunt, Course Superintendent at Shepparton Golf Club discusses how they manage irrigation and difficulties with drought.
Chris Allan, Course Superintendent at Keysborough Golf Club shares how they deal with water issues.
Chris Allan, Course Superintendent at Keysborough Golf Club shares how they deal with drainage issues.
With flooding occurring in parts of New South Wales, Brent Hull, Superintendent at Moruya Golf Club shares with us his strategies to deal with the constant flooding on his golf course.
Ian Thompson, Course Superintendent at Penrith Golf Club shares his issues with dealing with Azolla and irrigating from the Nepean River.
Trent Hobson from South of the Sunshine Coast discusses the challenges involved in water management on Twin View Turf Farm, and their solution to sustainable irrigation.
Dave Morrison, Course Superintendent at Windaroo Lakes Golf Club gives his insights on improving the water quality in the Albert River.
Join us as we delve into the meticulous maintenance practices of Cairns Golf Club, fresh from their recent renovations.
We invite you to explore the latest advancements at the historic Bulon Golf Club, located just over 200 km south of Perth.
Busselton Golf Club stands as a testament to over a century of history set amidst native bushland, providing a tranquil setting for golf enthusiasts.
Welcome to Mount Lawley Golf Club, just a 10-minute drive from Perth City Center. Nestled in 80 hectares of bushland, this top-tier sporting venue is a sanctuary for golf enthusiasts.
Mount Lawley Golf Course has embarked on a three-year plan to replace 20 greens due to nematode infestations and other challenges. Partnering with course architects OCM, they developed a greens replacement plan.
We go behind the scenes and check out the significant improvements made at Busselton Golf Club, located a few hours south of Perth.
Celebrating its 125th anniversary, Kew Golf Club stands as a testament to tradition and innovation in Melbourne's golfing community.
Follow Superintendent Craig Molloy as he shares his experiences on the challenges faced while recreating the bunkers at Cypress Lakes Resort.
Follow Course Superintendent Tim Hoskinson as he shares his experiences with course renovations at The Cairns Golf Club.
Superintendent Shane Herring shares his experience with a major course renovation including the entire irrigation system at Camden Golf Club.
Superintendent Dennis Grounds shares his experiences renovating bunkers to create a firmer edge with Zoysia grass.
Dennis Grounds, Superintendent of Catalina Country Club discusses the renovation of the 15th hole.
A tree management plan is a key component of the renovations program at Catalina Country Club.
Superintendent David Thompson shares his approach to golf course maintenance and improvements.
Superintendent Chris Haynes gives us his insights into the creation of new putting greens at the golf course in Everglades Country Club.
Superintendent Bill Lucena at Kapolei Golf Club Course share insights on managing high weed pressure in the warm Hawaiian Climate
Course Superintendent Charlie Giffard shares how he has found a method to buffer the grass in the greens with the wintergreen fairways.
We caught up with former Grounds Manager at Trinity Grammar, Steve Eddy, to discuss the recent renovations on the grounds.
Keenan Hobbs shares his experience of all the elements involved in reshaping and changing bunkers.
Yarrawonga Superindent, Chris Burgess is utilising his ground staff to create areas that will create more revenue streams for the course.
Costal saltmarshes are important habitats for birds and fish. We caught up with Superintendent David Thompson, to discuss the saltmarsh rehabilitation at Bermagui Country Club.
Superintendent Chris Haynes discusses the benefits of creating a buffer between greens and fairways.
Superintendent Chris Haynes provides an update on building the new putting green.
Craig Burleigh, National Business Development Manager at Envu caught up with Hayden Mead, Superintendent at Kingston Heath to get a progress update on course conditions after construction.
Dealing with big weather events is on the increase. Royal Hobart Golf Club has had some parts of the course in water from eight months. Listen to Superintendent Shaun Bowden explain the differences between caring for turf in Sydney and Tasmania.
Shaun Page, Southern Golf Club 2IC shares future renovation plans for the course.
Jyri Kaapro, Senior Market Development Specialist at Envu, interviews the team who share all the gory details of what was involved in turning a cow paddock into a professional private golf course in NSW.
Increase your knowledge on Poa annua resistance, watch experts discuss herbicide resistance at the Envu Poa Annua resistance seminar.
Geoff Hatten, Owner Cobbitty Lawn Turf to discuss how the industry must adapt to the changes in the marketplace and environment off the back of the pandemic years that depressed their income.
In this interview we explore the areas’ history of frequent and damaging floods and how these floods have impacted Cobbitty Farm’s turf growing operations, causing significant crop loss and damage to their infrastructure.
Join us on a journey through the Murray Golf Course, a premier golfing destination since 1985, designed by the renowned Peter Thompson.
Join James Royal from Envu as he explores the impact of extreme weather and mitigation strategies at Indooroopilly Golf Club in Southeast Queensland.
The Eurasian Coot is a familiar bird at Wollongong Golf Club. It is often seen on the water bodies swimming in flocks, but also walking and feeding in turf areas.
Experts discuss how to safely manage turf on sportsfields, at the Sports Turf Association safety seminar.
The devastating 2019-20 bushfire season burnt an estimated 18 million hectares across Australia. Superintendents Brent Hall, Moruya Golf Club and Dennis Grounds, Catalina Country Club share their stories.
Royal Melbourne Golf Club hosts the President’s Cup. We talk to Superintendent Richard Forsyth 13 days out from competition to find out how preparations are going.
Kingston Heath Golf Course, a Melbourne Sandbelt icon, consistently ranks among the world's best.
Get a front row seat in the golf buggy with Phil Beal, Superintendent of the Australian Golf Club as he details the preparation, planning and pitfalls of hosting a major golf tournament.
Get a front row seat in the golf buggy with Phil Beal, Superintendent of the Australian Golf Club, as he deals with the turf management issues of preparing a course for a major tournament.
Get a front row seat in the golf buggy with Phil Beal, Superintendent of the Australian Golf Club, in this third video in the series of 5 that details the preparation, planning and pitfalls of hosting a major golf tournament.
Get a front row seat in the golf buggy with Phil Beal, Superintendent of the Australian Golf Club,in this fifth video in the series of 5 that details the preparation, as he details the preparation, planning and pitfalls of hosting a major golf tournament.
Join Phil Beal, Superintendent of the Australian Golf Club, in the buggy on the opening day of the Australian Open.
Hear from Gary Day, a seasoned course superintendent with 42 years of experience.
Gain valuable insights into turf management from Michael Ellis, Golf Superintendent at the renowned Settlers Run Golf and Country Club, designed by Greg Norman.
Explore the intricacies of turf management with David Thompson, Course Superintendent at Burmagui Country Club on New South Wales' Sapphire Coast.
In this video, the Jyri Kaapro, Senior Development Specialist explains how mites affect couch grass. He shows us a sample of couch grass severely impacted by mites, noting the bunched-up leaves and short internodes. The mites, which are microscopic and invisible to the naked eye, feed between the stem and leaves. For comparison, he also shows us a sample of healthy couch grass.
Join us as we talk to Steve Eddy, the Grounds Manager at Trinity Grammar School in Melbourne's suburb of Kew. In this video, Steve shares his career journey, starting from his early days in landscaping and greenkeeping to his current role in managing the school's grounds.
In this video, Shaun shares his expertise on maintaining top-tier turf quality on this prestigious 18-hole championship course. Located southeast of Melbourne CBD, Southern Cross boasts Santa Ana fairways and Poa and Bentgrass greens.
In this video, Shaun shares his expertise on maintaining top-tier turf quality on this prestigious 18-hole championship course. Located southeast of Melbourne CBD, Southern Cross boasts Santa Ana fairways and Poa and Bentgrass greens.
Discover the expertise of Steve King and Shane D, the driving force behind Sydney Showground's world-class turf management.
Busselton Golf Club achieved significant recognition in 2022, winning awards for the Original Course of the Year and Regional Facility of the Year by the Australian Sports Turf Managers Association (ASTMA). Additionally, Golf Superintendent Lance Knox was given the award for Excellence In Golf Course Management.
David Thomson, Superintendent at Bermagui Country Club in New South Wales shares some insights into working in turf management.
Head Curator, Damian Hough shares what it is like to work at Adelaide Oval and shares some challenges and advice for those interested in working in the industry.
Superintendents, Brent Hall at Moruya Golf Club and David Thompson at Bermagui Country Club share tips for working in turf management industry and those wanting to join the industry.
ASTMA distinguished service award winning David Warwick shares his story about the highs and lows of his turf management career and everything in between, including his roles and how he has evolved over time.
QSAC Grounds Manager Matt Oliver shares with us the challenges of keeping the turf at its best with such a variety and number of different users.
Part three of our series of talks with Dr Richard Rees as he shares his insights on the future of biological organisms.
The first video in a three part series of talks with Dr Richard Rees as he discusses a new philosophy on plant health to enable golf superintendents to produce turf able to withstand stress.
The second video in a three part series of talks with Dr Richard Rees as he discusses the importance of soil conditioning.
Brent Hull, Superintendent of Moruya Golf Club shares his challenges each summer.
Stressgard® Formulation Technology – proven results and peace of mind when you need it most.
Hear what some of the leading turf researchers and professionals have to say about Stressgard® Formulation Technology.
In 2015, Envu held a series of educational seminars in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Brisbane for Turf Managers and Golf Superintendents. Called the StressGard Seminar Series, they were well attended, despite some terrible weather conditions.
Envu is comitted to making your job easier and has dedicated more than two decades to solving the puzzle behind turf stress and plant health. Stressgard® products work best when turf stress is at its worst.
Overcast weather conditions being experienced in eastern regions of Australia, with regular and consecutive days of very low sunlight levels, combined with rapidly shortening day length, can place increased abiotic stress on turf plants.
The current high temperatures are presenting a challenge to those managing short cut turf. One effect of these temperatures is a reduction in turf quality if DMI fungicides are used.
Stressgard® technology is an advanced turf specific formulation, refined over 15 years, that essentially acts like a sunscreen on turf in hot conditions, reducing the impact of harmuful ultraviolet radiation and selectively allowing for the transmission of red and blue light wavelengths used by turf plants for photosynthesis.
To turfgrass managers there is an ever increasing range of products being promoted with claims of various plant health benefits. The purpose of this article is not to examine the science (or lack of) behind these products, but to explain some of the terminology being used in a “Glossary of Turf Health”.
The stressful period for cool season grasses is the summer. With high temperatures, high humidity and the grass under stress from a lot of use.
Warm season grasses face several challenges during the transition to autumn. Turf Expert, Jyri Kaapro shares the proactive measures you can take to protect warm season grasses to maintain optimum turf quality.
When the current forecast is for heavy rainfall, this can be a really stressful period for the turf grass.
Turf expert, Jyri Kaapro shares strategies to safeguard young ryegrass plants when oversewn into warm-seasoned grasses like couch and kikuyu.
In this video, we interview Michael Sutton, and delve into the world of turf management exploring the importance of genetic purity, quality assurance, and environmental sustainability in turf grasses.
West Park Oval, located in Bernie West of Devonport in northwest Tasmania, has been the town centre of sport since opening in 1900 behind the scenes two dedicated individuals from the Bernie City Council are responsible for maintaining the grounds for Australian rules football, cricket, cycling and athletics.
The typical lifecycle of many turf broadleaf weeds starts with germination of weeds in the autumn. The weeds then develop principally vegetative growth over the winter months before flowering and setting seed in spring. Annual weeds then die; while perennial weeds go on to continue their lifecycle the following year.
Dave Warwick offers some advice for turf managers to get the work life balance right.
With Leaf-Cote Technology, Exteris Stressgard® offers improved product retention on the leaf surface, sticking where it’s needed most—at the site of fungal activity.
Jyri Kaapro, Senior Development Management Specialist from Envu discusses how Tetrino® can help you take control of Scarab and Billbug larvae.
In 2014, we ran Back 9 Challenge as a large scale demonstration program. Find out how Indooroopilly Golf Club deals with Crowsfoot grass on their Couch Grass.
In 2014, we ran The Back 9 Challenge as a large scale demonstration program. Find out how Strathfield Golf Club deals with Pythium and Dollar Spot on their greens.
In 2014, we ran Back 9 Challenge as a large scale demonstration program. Find out how Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club deal with pests and turf diseases such as Spring Dead Spot.
A common question we have been asked at the moment is, “How often should I apply fungicides containing Stressgard® Formulation Technology?”
Learn how Green Options Superintendent David Sutherland, former superintendent at Bingara Gorge Golf Course, uses Growing Degree Days to manage and monitor turf development for denser, healthier turf.
Learn about Barwon Heads Golf Club's Exteris Stressgard trial results to control Dollar Spot on their greens.
Autumn is the time for overseeding warm season grasses, but when turf is mowed closely prior to seeding, it can cause significant dry down.
Turfgrasses are commonly classified as cool or warm season grasses. Generally, cool season grasses are more common in temperate climates and warm season grasses better suited to tropical climates.
Get all the facts on glyphosate from this Crop Life download or go to croplife.org.au.
Sorrento Golf Club is an 18 hole hilly course established in 1907. Tees and fairways are couchgrass with relatively new bentgrass greens. Located on the Mornington Peninsula south of Melbourne the weather ranges from hot summers to relatively cold winters. Like many courses in southern parts of Australia wintergrass is one of the key management issues on all turf surfaces.
Head Curator, Damian Hough discusses the 3–5 year plans for the historic Adelaide Oval.
The combination of Tribute + Destiny in a tank mix has been used by a number of end users in recent seasons. The results of the combination have been fantastic. Below are some pictures of some results on hard to kill Wintergrass bio-types using the combination of Tribute + Destiny in Victoria.
In 2014, we ran The Back 9 Challenge as a large scale demonstration program. Find out how Wollongong Golf Club deals with Pythium and Dollar Spot on their greens.
In September, Soil temperature will hit the critical range (12–15°C) in western Sydney for germination of Digitaria sp. Germination will start in areas with bare soil first, as these warm up quicker, than under turf.
Communication at Strathfield Golf Club is very important. The northern and eastern parts of the course have close proximity to surrounding houses.
QSAC Grounds Manager Matt Oliver shares with us his recent couch grass trial on the high foot traffic marshalling area.
Keysborough Golf expands short course and opens revenue streams. Watch the video and be inspired!
Damian Hough, Head Curator at the iconic Adelaide Oval discusses the turf programs for the main arena, practice areas and second ground.
This is a question often asked in spring and early summer as renovation of warm season turf often occurs after pre-emergent herbicides have been applied.
Jyri Kaapro demonstrates how to use the lid to open foil seal on selected Envu products.
Superintendent Bill Daunt discusses how he manages and protects the native plants and trees around the course with the help of his team of dedicated volunteers.
NSW Golf Club Course Superintendent Gary Dempsey discusses the use of Ninja tines for use on the greens to improve the health and may reduce the need for major renovations.
Superintendent Gary Day discusses the challenges Regency Golf Park Course has regarding disease, insects, irrigation and traffic on the course.
Shane Greenhill, Course Superintendent at Sorrento Golf Club discusses the benefits of using Ninja Tines to aerate his greens.
Strathfield Golf Club is a Drum Muster central collection point for many turf mangers in Sydney.
The rate of development of Drone and Robotics applications in various aspects of society is occurring very rapidly. A company in Africa is making urgent blood deliveries by drones, the drone delivery of parcels is being evaluated by several companies, use of drones to fight fires in high-rise buildings is being developed, and the list of possibilities seems limitless.
The Sports Turf Research Institute (STRI) has developed the STRI Trueness Meter, a new device to help guide greenkeepers and superintendents with turf maintenance.
Many turf professionals apply products at the same spray volume with the same nozzles application after application, regardless of the product used.
We meet club superintendent Craig Walker in Tasmania. He recently won the Australian Sports Turf Managers Association’s 2023 Excellence in Golf Course Management award, proudly sponsored by Envu.
Now is the time to start getting cricket wickets ready for the upcoming season by removing the winter weeds.
The typical lifecycle of many turf broadleaf weeds starts with germination of weeds in the autumn. The weeds then develop principally vegetative growth over the winter months before flowering and setting seed in spring. Annual weeds then die, while perennial weeds go on to continue the lifecycle the following year. Traditionally broadleaf herbicide applications are made in late winter or early autumn when the weeds are maturing and starting to flower.
The Cooks River runs through the middle of Strathfield Golf Course. Rainfall like seen in November (14 rain days for a total of 170mm) sees high volumes of water through the course resulting in closing of the causeway under Centenary Drive, low level flooding and the deposition of large volumes of rubbish.
The Sports Turf Research Institute (STRI) is the world's leading consultancy for design, research and management of natural and artificial sports surfaces. Envu Amplify Turf visited their Head Office in Bingley, West Yorkshire to see what they were working on.
Spring signals the start of the busy season for many turfgrass managers. Increasing temperatures increase turfgrass growth rates and bring on the summer stresses of heat, moisture, pests and diseases.
The names we use in turf grass management can create a world of confusion. Crabgrass in Western Australia commonly refers a Digitaria Weed, while on the East coast Summer Grass would be its more common name.
Bill Lucena, Course Superintendent at Kapolei Golf Course in Hawaii, explains all things irrigation including how to tackle problems such as biological contaminants in irrigation.
Adam Lamb, Course Superintendent at The Barwon Heads Golf Club discusses the impact of salt spray at his coastal club.
Course Superintendent David Sutherland discusses how he has managed water use at Bingara Gorge Golf Course with no town water, but using treated water from a local treatment plan.
We take a look at the 85-year-old Glenelg Golf Club in South Australia, where as the result of an ambitious project started more than 10 years ago, the club, its superintendent and its greens management team are well on their way to meeting the club’s current and future water needs.
Bill Daunt, Course Superintendent at Shepparton Golf Club discusses how they manage irrigation and difficulties with drought.
Chris Allan, Course Superintendent at Keysborough Golf Club shares how they deal with water issues.
Chris Allan, Course Superintendent at Keysborough Golf Club shares how they deal with drainage issues.
With flooding occurring in parts of New South Wales, Brent Hull, Superintendent at Moruya Golf Club shares with us his strategies to deal with the constant flooding on his golf course.
Ian Thompson, Course Superintendent at Penrith Golf Club shares his issues with dealing with Azolla and irrigating from the Nepean River.
Trent Hobson from South of the Sunshine Coast discusses the challenges involved in water management on Twin View Turf Farm, and their solution to sustainable irrigation.
Dave Morrison, Course Superintendent at Windaroo Lakes Golf Club gives his insights on improving the water quality in the Albert River.
Join us as we delve into the meticulous maintenance practices of Cairns Golf Club, fresh from their recent renovations.
We invite you to explore the latest advancements at the historic Bulon Golf Club, located just over 200 km south of Perth.
Busselton Golf Club stands as a testament to over a century of history set amidst native bushland, providing a tranquil setting for golf enthusiasts.
Welcome to Mount Lawley Golf Club, just a 10-minute drive from Perth City Center. Nestled in 80 hectares of bushland, this top-tier sporting venue is a sanctuary for golf enthusiasts.
Mount Lawley Golf Course has embarked on a three-year plan to replace 20 greens due to nematode infestations and other challenges. Partnering with course architects OCM, they developed a greens replacement plan.
We go behind the scenes and check out the significant improvements made at Busselton Golf Club, located a few hours south of Perth.
Celebrating its 125th anniversary, Kew Golf Club stands as a testament to tradition and innovation in Melbourne's golfing community.
Follow Superintendent Craig Molloy as he shares his experiences on the challenges faced while recreating the bunkers at Cypress Lakes Resort.
Follow Course Superintendent Tim Hoskinson as he shares his experiences with course renovations at The Cairns Golf Club.
Superintendent Shane Herring shares his experience with a major course renovation including the entire irrigation system at Camden Golf Club.
Superintendent Dennis Grounds shares his experiences renovating bunkers to create a firmer edge with Zoysia grass.
Dennis Grounds, Superintendent of Catalina Country Club discusses the renovation of the 15th hole.
A tree management plan is a key component of the renovations program at Catalina Country Club.
Superintendent David Thompson shares his approach to golf course maintenance and improvements.
Superintendent Chris Haynes gives us his insights into the creation of new putting greens at the golf course in Everglades Country Club.
Superintendent Bill Lucena at Kapolei Golf Club Course share insights on managing high weed pressure in the warm Hawaiian Climate
Course Superintendent Charlie Giffard shares how he has found a method to buffer the grass in the greens with the wintergreen fairways.
We caught up with former Grounds Manager at Trinity Grammar, Steve Eddy, to discuss the recent renovations on the grounds.
Keenan Hobbs shares his experience of all the elements involved in reshaping and changing bunkers.
Yarrawonga Superindent, Chris Burgess is utilising his ground staff to create areas that will create more revenue streams for the course.
Costal saltmarshes are important habitats for birds and fish. We caught up with Superintendent David Thompson, to discuss the saltmarsh rehabilitation at Bermagui Country Club.
Superintendent Chris Haynes discusses the benefits of creating a buffer between greens and fairways.
Superintendent Chris Haynes provides an update on building the new putting green.
Craig Burleigh, National Business Development Manager at Envu caught up with Hayden Mead, Superintendent at Kingston Heath to get a progress update on course conditions after construction.
Dealing with big weather events is on the increase. Royal Hobart Golf Club has had some parts of the course in water from eight months. Listen to Superintendent Shaun Bowden explain the differences between caring for turf in Sydney and Tasmania.
Shaun Page, Southern Golf Club 2IC shares future renovation plans for the course.
Jyri Kaapro, Senior Market Development Specialist at Envu, interviews the team who share all the gory details of what was involved in turning a cow paddock into a professional private golf course in NSW.
Increase your knowledge on Poa annua resistance, watch experts discuss herbicide resistance at the Envu Poa Annua resistance seminar.
Geoff Hatten, Owner Cobbitty Lawn Turf to discuss how the industry must adapt to the changes in the marketplace and environment off the back of the pandemic years that depressed their income.
In this interview we explore the areas’ history of frequent and damaging floods and how these floods have impacted Cobbitty Farm’s turf growing operations, causing significant crop loss and damage to their infrastructure.
Join us on a journey through the Murray Golf Course, a premier golfing destination since 1985, designed by the renowned Peter Thompson.
Join James Royal from Envu as he explores the impact of extreme weather and mitigation strategies at Indooroopilly Golf Club in Southeast Queensland.
The Eurasian Coot is a familiar bird at Wollongong Golf Club. It is often seen on the water bodies swimming in flocks, but also walking and feeding in turf areas.
Experts discuss how to safely manage turf on sportsfields, at the Sports Turf Association safety seminar.
The devastating 2019-20 bushfire season burnt an estimated 18 million hectares across Australia. Superintendents Brent Hall, Moruya Golf Club and Dennis Grounds, Catalina Country Club share their stories.
Royal Melbourne Golf Club hosts the President’s Cup. We talk to Superintendent Richard Forsyth 13 days out from competition to find out how preparations are going.
Kingston Heath Golf Course, a Melbourne Sandbelt icon, consistently ranks among the world's best.
Get a front row seat in the golf buggy with Phil Beal, Superintendent of the Australian Golf Club as he details the preparation, planning and pitfalls of hosting a major golf tournament.
Get a front row seat in the golf buggy with Phil Beal, Superintendent of the Australian Golf Club, as he deals with the turf management issues of preparing a course for a major tournament.
Get a front row seat in the golf buggy with Phil Beal, Superintendent of the Australian Golf Club, in this third video in the series of 5 that details the preparation, planning and pitfalls of hosting a major golf tournament.
Get a front row seat in the golf buggy with Phil Beal, Superintendent of the Australian Golf Club,in this fifth video in the series of 5 that details the preparation, as he details the preparation, planning and pitfalls of hosting a major golf tournament.
Join Phil Beal, Superintendent of the Australian Golf Club, in the buggy on the opening day of the Australian Open.
Hear from Gary Day, a seasoned course superintendent with 42 years of experience.
Gain valuable insights into turf management from Michael Ellis, Golf Superintendent at the renowned Settlers Run Golf and Country Club, designed by Greg Norman.
Explore the intricacies of turf management with David Thompson, Course Superintendent at Burmagui Country Club on New South Wales' Sapphire Coast.
In this video, the Jyri Kaapro, Senior Development Specialist explains how mites affect couch grass. He shows us a sample of couch grass severely impacted by mites, noting the bunched-up leaves and short internodes. The mites, which are microscopic and invisible to the naked eye, feed between the stem and leaves. For comparison, he also shows us a sample of healthy couch grass.
Join us as we talk to Steve Eddy, the Grounds Manager at Trinity Grammar School in Melbourne's suburb of Kew. In this video, Steve shares his career journey, starting from his early days in landscaping and greenkeeping to his current role in managing the school's grounds.
In this video, Shaun shares his expertise on maintaining top-tier turf quality on this prestigious 18-hole championship course. Located southeast of Melbourne CBD, Southern Cross boasts Santa Ana fairways and Poa and Bentgrass greens.
In this video, Shaun shares his expertise on maintaining top-tier turf quality on this prestigious 18-hole championship course. Located southeast of Melbourne CBD, Southern Cross boasts Santa Ana fairways and Poa and Bentgrass greens.
Discover the expertise of Steve King and Shane D, the driving force behind Sydney Showground's world-class turf management.
Busselton Golf Club achieved significant recognition in 2022, winning awards for the Original Course of the Year and Regional Facility of the Year by the Australian Sports Turf Managers Association (ASTMA). Additionally, Golf Superintendent Lance Knox was given the award for Excellence In Golf Course Management.
David Thomson, Superintendent at Bermagui Country Club in New South Wales shares some insights into working in turf management.
Head Curator, Damian Hough shares what it is like to work at Adelaide Oval and shares some challenges and advice for those interested in working in the industry.
Superintendents, Brent Hall at Moruya Golf Club and David Thompson at Bermagui Country Club share tips for working in turf management industry and those wanting to join the industry.
ASTMA distinguished service award winning David Warwick shares his story about the highs and lows of his turf management career and everything in between, including his roles and how he has evolved over time.
QSAC Grounds Manager Matt Oliver shares with us the challenges of keeping the turf at its best with such a variety and number of different users.
Part three of our series of talks with Dr Richard Rees as he shares his insights on the future of biological organisms.
The first video in a three part series of talks with Dr Richard Rees as he discusses a new philosophy on plant health to enable golf superintendents to produce turf able to withstand stress.
The second video in a three part series of talks with Dr Richard Rees as he discusses the importance of soil conditioning.
Brent Hull, Superintendent of Moruya Golf Club shares his challenges each summer.
Stressgard® Formulation Technology – proven results and peace of mind when you need it most.
Hear what some of the leading turf researchers and professionals have to say about Stressgard® Formulation Technology.
In 2015, Envu held a series of educational seminars in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Brisbane for Turf Managers and Golf Superintendents. Called the StressGard Seminar Series, they were well attended, despite some terrible weather conditions.
Envu is comitted to making your job easier and has dedicated more than two decades to solving the puzzle behind turf stress and plant health. Stressgard® products work best when turf stress is at its worst.
Overcast weather conditions being experienced in eastern regions of Australia, with regular and consecutive days of very low sunlight levels, combined with rapidly shortening day length, can place increased abiotic stress on turf plants.
The current high temperatures are presenting a challenge to those managing short cut turf. One effect of these temperatures is a reduction in turf quality if DMI fungicides are used.
Stressgard® technology is an advanced turf specific formulation, refined over 15 years, that essentially acts like a sunscreen on turf in hot conditions, reducing the impact of harmuful ultraviolet radiation and selectively allowing for the transmission of red and blue light wavelengths used by turf plants for photosynthesis.
To turfgrass managers there is an ever increasing range of products being promoted with claims of various plant health benefits. The purpose of this article is not to examine the science (or lack of) behind these products, but to explain some of the terminology being used in a “Glossary of Turf Health”.
The stressful period for cool season grasses is the summer. With high temperatures, high humidity and the grass under stress from a lot of use.
Warm season grasses face several challenges during the transition to autumn. Turf Expert, Jyri Kaapro shares the proactive measures you can take to protect warm season grasses to maintain optimum turf quality.
When the current forecast is for heavy rainfall, this can be a really stressful period for the turf grass.
Turf expert, Jyri Kaapro shares strategies to safeguard young ryegrass plants when oversewn into warm-seasoned grasses like couch and kikuyu.
In this video, we interview Michael Sutton, and delve into the world of turf management exploring the importance of genetic purity, quality assurance, and environmental sustainability in turf grasses.
West Park Oval, located in Bernie West of Devonport in northwest Tasmania, has been the town centre of sport since opening in 1900 behind the scenes two dedicated individuals from the Bernie City Council are responsible for maintaining the grounds for Australian rules football, cricket, cycling and athletics.
The typical lifecycle of many turf broadleaf weeds starts with germination of weeds in the autumn. The weeds then develop principally vegetative growth over the winter months before flowering and setting seed in spring. Annual weeds then die; while perennial weeds go on to continue their lifecycle the following year.
Dave Warwick offers some advice for turf managers to get the work life balance right.
With Leaf-Cote Technology, Exteris Stressgard® offers improved product retention on the leaf surface, sticking where it’s needed most—at the site of fungal activity.
Jyri Kaapro, Senior Development Management Specialist from Envu discusses how Tetrino® can help you take control of Scarab and Billbug larvae.
In 2014, we ran Back 9 Challenge as a large scale demonstration program. Find out how Indooroopilly Golf Club deals with Crowsfoot grass on their Couch Grass.
In 2014, we ran The Back 9 Challenge as a large scale demonstration program. Find out how Strathfield Golf Club deals with Pythium and Dollar Spot on their greens.
In 2014, we ran Back 9 Challenge as a large scale demonstration program. Find out how Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club deal with pests and turf diseases such as Spring Dead Spot.
A common question we have been asked at the moment is, “How often should I apply fungicides containing Stressgard® Formulation Technology?”
Learn how Green Options Superintendent David Sutherland, former superintendent at Bingara Gorge Golf Course, uses Growing Degree Days to manage and monitor turf development for denser, healthier turf.
Learn about Barwon Heads Golf Club's Exteris Stressgard trial results to control Dollar Spot on their greens.
Autumn is the time for overseeding warm season grasses, but when turf is mowed closely prior to seeding, it can cause significant dry down.
Turfgrasses are commonly classified as cool or warm season grasses. Generally, cool season grasses are more common in temperate climates and warm season grasses better suited to tropical climates.
Get all the facts on glyphosate from this Crop Life download or go to croplife.org.au.
Sorrento Golf Club is an 18 hole hilly course established in 1907. Tees and fairways are couchgrass with relatively new bentgrass greens. Located on the Mornington Peninsula south of Melbourne the weather ranges from hot summers to relatively cold winters. Like many courses in southern parts of Australia wintergrass is one of the key management issues on all turf surfaces.
Head Curator, Damian Hough discusses the 3–5 year plans for the historic Adelaide Oval.
The combination of Tribute + Destiny in a tank mix has been used by a number of end users in recent seasons. The results of the combination have been fantastic. Below are some pictures of some results on hard to kill Wintergrass bio-types using the combination of Tribute + Destiny in Victoria.
In 2014, we ran The Back 9 Challenge as a large scale demonstration program. Find out how Wollongong Golf Club deals with Pythium and Dollar Spot on their greens.
In September, Soil temperature will hit the critical range (12–15°C) in western Sydney for germination of Digitaria sp. Germination will start in areas with bare soil first, as these warm up quicker, than under turf.
Communication at Strathfield Golf Club is very important. The northern and eastern parts of the course have close proximity to surrounding houses.
QSAC Grounds Manager Matt Oliver shares with us his recent couch grass trial on the high foot traffic marshalling area.
Keysborough Golf expands short course and opens revenue streams. Watch the video and be inspired!
Damian Hough, Head Curator at the iconic Adelaide Oval discusses the turf programs for the main arena, practice areas and second ground.
This is a question often asked in spring and early summer as renovation of warm season turf often occurs after pre-emergent herbicides have been applied.
Jyri Kaapro demonstrates how to use the lid to open foil seal on selected Envu products.
Superintendent Bill Daunt discusses how he manages and protects the native plants and trees around the course with the help of his team of dedicated volunteers.
NSW Golf Club Course Superintendent Gary Dempsey discusses the use of Ninja tines for use on the greens to improve the health and may reduce the need for major renovations.
Superintendent Gary Day discusses the challenges Regency Golf Park Course has regarding disease, insects, irrigation and traffic on the course.
Shane Greenhill, Course Superintendent at Sorrento Golf Club discusses the benefits of using Ninja Tines to aerate his greens.
Strathfield Golf Club is a Drum Muster central collection point for many turf mangers in Sydney.
The rate of development of Drone and Robotics applications in various aspects of society is occurring very rapidly. A company in Africa is making urgent blood deliveries by drones, the drone delivery of parcels is being evaluated by several companies, use of drones to fight fires in high-rise buildings is being developed, and the list of possibilities seems limitless.
The Sports Turf Research Institute (STRI) has developed the STRI Trueness Meter, a new device to help guide greenkeepers and superintendents with turf maintenance.
Many turf professionals apply products at the same spray volume with the same nozzles application after application, regardless of the product used.
We meet club superintendent Craig Walker in Tasmania. He recently won the Australian Sports Turf Managers Association’s 2023 Excellence in Golf Course Management award, proudly sponsored by Envu.
Now is the time to start getting cricket wickets ready for the upcoming season by removing the winter weeds.
The typical lifecycle of many turf broadleaf weeds starts with germination of weeds in the autumn. The weeds then develop principally vegetative growth over the winter months before flowering and setting seed in spring. Annual weeds then die, while perennial weeds go on to continue the lifecycle the following year. Traditionally broadleaf herbicide applications are made in late winter or early autumn when the weeds are maturing and starting to flower.
The Cooks River runs through the middle of Strathfield Golf Course. Rainfall like seen in November (14 rain days for a total of 170mm) sees high volumes of water through the course resulting in closing of the causeway under Centenary Drive, low level flooding and the deposition of large volumes of rubbish.
The Sports Turf Research Institute (STRI) is the world's leading consultancy for design, research and management of natural and artificial sports surfaces. Envu Amplify Turf visited their Head Office in Bingley, West Yorkshire to see what they were working on.
Spring signals the start of the busy season for many turfgrass managers. Increasing temperatures increase turfgrass growth rates and bring on the summer stresses of heat, moisture, pests and diseases.
The names we use in turf grass management can create a world of confusion. Crabgrass in Western Australia commonly refers a Digitaria Weed, while on the East coast Summer Grass would be its more common name.
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