Alabama Turfgrass Association | Summer 2026
This issue bids farewell to Auburn University's Funchess Hall. Also covers preparing for the next Poa control season and more !
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After 32 years in the profession and 30 years as a member of the Alabama Turfgrass Association, Brian Aaron recently retired from his role as Golf Course Superintendent at Azalea City Golf Course in Mobile.
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For many members of the Alabama Turfgrass Association, just hearing the name Funchess Hall brings back a flood of memories.
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By David Lawrence | Alabama Cooperative Extension System
When managed thoughtfully, fall overseeding with perennial ryegrass delivers multiple benefits such as enhanced color, improved traction, extended playability, and safer, more resilient fields.
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By Scott McElroy, PhD – Professor, Department of Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences, Auburn University | and Travis Gannon, PhD – Professor, Department of Crop and Soil Science, NC State University
As this article is being written in late May, Poa is struggling to produce that last bit of seed it can before it dies, perpetuating whatever traits it carries into the future.
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