New England Sports Field Management Association | Summer 2026
This issue features grass tennis court research. Also spotlights sport field manager of the year Chris McGinty and previews upcoming events.
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Tee off for a meaningful cause at the DeWolf Memorial Golf Tournament on July 23, 2026 at Brookmeadow Country Club in Canton, MA.
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On July 22 hundreds of industry professionals will join researchers and Extension educators for UConn’s biennial Turfgrass Field Day.
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Save the date for the Sports Field Forum on October 7, 2026 at Rentschler Field in Hartford, CT.
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Q & A with Sports Field Manager of the Year Chris McGinty, MCA – Superintendent of Framingham Parks Maintenance Division in Framingham, MA.
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This year’s NE-SFMA Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon, held at the NERTC in Providence, brought members together for an engaging meeting centered on connection, recognition, and the continued growth of our association.
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By Gary Sykes | NERTF Executive Director
The New England Regional Turfgrass Conference and Show recently completed its 29th annual event, continuing a strong tradition of success since 1998.
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Highlights from the Yawkey Boys & Girls Club of Roxbury Baseball Field Renovation project.
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By Dr. Scott Ebdon – Emeritus Professor, University of Massachusetts – Amherst | and Mike Buras – former Director of Grounds, Longwood Cricket Club, Chestnut Hill, MA
There are 26 million tennis players in the USA, and these numbers have increased by 33% since the COVID years. Less than 1% of tennis courts are grass with most grass courts found in the Northeast region.
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By Gary Sykes | NERTF Executive Director
Tee-Up New England is designed to raise awareness about the value of turfgrass research and its direct impact on the courses golfers enjoy. Every course in the region benefits in some way from the research, diagnostics, and education provided by...
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