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Get BIGGA CPD credits and GCSAA education points at next week's Thai GCSA conference. Details here, with a link to the full educational program. #TurfTourism
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GCSAA and BIGGA education points | Sustainable Turfgrass Management in Asia 2026
The GCSAA and BIGGA have both approved the 2026 conference education program for continuing education points. I’ll provide the event approval code to GCSAA members at the end of the conference.
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March 3, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Registration is now open for the Thai GCSA's Sustainable Turfgrass Management in Asia 2026 conference, March 9 to 11 in Pattaya. #TurfTourism
Registration form | Sustainable Turfgrass Management in Asia 2026
To register for the Sustainable Turfgrass Management in Asia 2026 conference: Download the registration form Fill out the form with your information Return the completed form to the Thai GCSA
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December 16, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Here's a lawn that got a lot of care in 2023, then has gotten only what it needed (mowing) for the next two years. Have a look at it in this 2025 year in review. #TurfTourism
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Nathan's lawn episode 6: 2025 year-in-review
Nathan and I had a talk at the start of 2025 about how the lawn might be maintained. What ended up happening was no fertilizer at all. Turns out none was necessary this year. Lawn was mown as needed.…
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November 24, 2025 at 9:47 AM
You've probably heard about the Sons of Golf. Hear from Hans Beurling, one of the group's founding members, about the origins of the group. Then hear about a current experience group and what they have accomplished. #TurfTourism

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Greenkeeping experience group,: methods, history, activities, and results to date
YouTube video by Asian Turfgrass Center
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October 2, 2025 at 4:44 AM
The website for the Thai GCSA's conference in Pattaya from March 9 to 11 has been updated with speaker information, topics, a basic schedule, and a note about registration. #TurfTourism
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The can't miss turfgrass event in Southeast Asia
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September 15, 2025 at 9:47 AM
About fescue, disease, and greenkeeping with no pesticides. #TurfTourism
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Deer and dollar spot at Royal Copenhagen with Martin Nilsson
YouTube video by Asian Turfgrass Center
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September 13, 2025 at 3:12 AM
My first video in the Danish Golf Championship playlist. #TurfTourism
The three main reasons I went to Copenhagen for the Danish Golf Championship
The Danish Golf Championship was held in August 2025 at Furesø Golfklub, a pesticide-free course. This introductory video explains what I was doing there. Read more about all kinds of turfgrass…
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August 25, 2025 at 9:47 AM
On my personal site, I describe a fine meal, and I spell out some difficult words. #TurfTourism
Pronunciation | Micah Woods: the official site
I enjoyed a delicious lunch of smørrebrød on a recent visit to Denmark, followed by a dessert of rødgrød med fløde. The Wikipedia entry for rødgrød cautions that “the name of the dish in Danish…
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August 21, 2025 at 9:45 PM
I put a photo gallery from the Danish Golf Championship in this blog post. If I didn't tell you, I don't think you'd guess that this course is pesticide-free. #TurfTourism
A pesticide free golf course | Asian Turfgrass Center
I’ve worked at more than 40 golf tournaments since 1997. The 2025 Danish Golf Championship stands out among all of those because of the course. It was held at Furesø Golfklub, which is notable for…
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August 19, 2025 at 10:49 PM
New on the ATC website, I lined up some maps by latitude to explain why I think many are surprised by the heat and humidity in summer. #TurfTourism
Summer in Japan: heat, humidity, and latitude | Asian Turfgrass Center
I enjoyed a terrific International Turfgrass Society meeting in Japan. The heat and humidity came up in conversations multiple times, usually something like this: “It’s really hot and humid here,…
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July 28, 2025 at 9:47 AM
A quick tour of parking lot and parking lot adjacent grasses #TurfTourism
Natural habitat of bermudagrass (Cynodon) and manilagrass (Zoysia)
It's common to see bermudagrass growing in parking lots, in the drier and more frequently disturbed soil. Zoysia is more common in soils that hold more water...
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July 7, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Recently discussed with Dr. Jim Brosnan, the types of climates that produce a high cool-season GP all through the year, and the species of grasses that one finds growing at these locations #TurfTourism
Places with high growth potential (GP) all year long | Asian Turfgrass Center
Randy from Bulgaria sent me this interesting question, which I paraphrase here: I was wondering is there a place on earth, where growth potential (GP) is above 90% for cool-season grass, or also a…
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July 7, 2025 at 9:47 AM
I wrote a short piece about summer food for first time visitors to Japan. This is related to the upcoming ITRC conference. #TurfTourism

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Summer eating in Japan | Micah Woods: the official site
The 15th International Turfgrass Research Conference is this month in Karuizawa, Japan. A few delegates have asked if I have some advice about foods to try for those making their first visit to Japan.
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July 6, 2025 at 10:27 AM
List of upcoming university field days. #TurfTourism
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July 3, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Here's a crash course in grass on golf courses in Japan, before the upcoming ITRC. #TurfTourism
Golf course grass in Japan | Asian Turfgrass Center
The 15th International Turfgrass Research Conference is happening from July 12 to 16 in Karuizawa, Japan. I put this post together for a quick intro to golf course grass in Japan.
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June 30, 2025 at 9:47 AM
I was a bit taken aback by the calendar on my door at home this afternoon. #TurfTourism
Been gone for a while | Micah Woods: the official site
I arrived home this afternoon after a long trip. The calendar on my office door was still showing February. Of course it would be, because that’s when I last departed.
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May 5, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Here's a behind the scenes look at my meeting with Dr. Bingru Huang in Thailand. #TurfTourism
Cool-season grass, tropical heat, biostimulants, and N rate with Dr. Bingru Huang
Dr. Bingru Huang from Rutgers University joined me for a private seminar (or small conference?) in southern Thailand. This video shares some of the topics we...
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May 5, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Bit of #TurfTourism in southern Thailand.
April 26, 2025 at 9:59 AM
New post on the ATC website about my visit to Knoxville after the Masters Tournament #TurfTourism
Research-grade Poa | Asian Turfgrass Center
After the Masters Tournament, I made the drive up to Knoxville for a visit to the University of Tennessee. I met with students, attended seminars, visited a golf course, and got a tour of the…
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April 18, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Last flight for a few weeks. #TurfTourism
March 12, 2025 at 2:12 AM