Fungicide Trials

Members may have noticed the test plots on the 12th blue tee.  These are a continuation of the fungicide trials from last year, conducted by Ron Detweiler, a researcher from thee Michigan State University.  The purpose is to test a multitude of chemical formulations for their effectiveness on a relatively new fungal disease, Waitea.  Waitea, caused by the pathogen waitea circinata var. circinata, appears as thin yellow rings ranging from a few inches in size to a foot.  Research is still in the first stages for this disease and nothing is more applicable to the field than actual field testing, so the crew is happy to let Ron and his assistant Mark perform their work.  Furthering turf grass knowledge is important to the entire golfing community and we hope to have more information on this disease when Ron concludes his study.  Enjoy. 

Mark applying the various chemicals

Mr. Detweiler in the foreground