Michigan Turfgrass Foundation

05/27/2026

We would like to acknowledge and thank our current sponsors for their support of the LaFontaine Golf Outing !

Corporate Sponsors:
Advanced Turf Solutions
Syngenta
MiGCSA
D&B Landscaping Inc. and D&B Greener Inc.

Tee Sponsors:
Spartan Turf Products
John Kirtland
Spring Brook Supply
Country Oaks Landscape Supply

05/23/2026

Zach Flink's experience as a student in MSU's turfgrass program conducting research for the FIFA World Cup '26

05/18/2026

Finally getting back into the full swing of things at the Hancock turfgrass research center, plot layout, irrigation and of course mowing! Feels like summer again.

05/12/2026

Tee Times 4 Turf - Thank You for Your Support!

The Michigan Turfgrass Foundation (MTF) would like to thank all the courses that donated to the 2026 TeeTimes4Turf golf auction.

The auction concluded on Mother's Day at 7:00 p.m., and the TT4Turf Committee—led by Chair Doug Ware, along with Ben Keeler and Eric Davey—is thrilled to announce that $73,909 was raised. With individuals bidding on over 200 courses, this year saw a remarkable 25% increase in proceeds, which speaks to the incredible support from both those who donated their courses and those who bid to play them.

These funds directly benefit the MSU Turf Team and turf students, who greatly appreciate everyone’s participation. Thank you again for your support, and please stay tuned for next year's event.

05/09/2026

Only two days left to bid! Don't miss out on some of the greatest courses in Michigan! https://app.galabid.com/teetimes4turf2026

05/07/2026

The MTF congratulates Board Member Brian Schweihofer for receiving the 2026 GAM Superintendent Award of Merit!

05/06/2026

Congratulations Brian!

Congratulations to our Golf Association of Michigan Superintendent Award of Merit winner Brian Schweihofer!

05/06/2026

MTF is excited to support the students in the MSU Turf Program! We’ve added MSU Turf Club hats to our TT4T2026 auction site with ALL proceeds from the sale of these hats going to the MSU Student Turf Club! Check out the new item at: https://app.galabid.com/teetimes4turf2026. Thank You for supporting the students and the future of golf course conditions!

04/30/2026

at the Hancock Turfgrass Research Center: “With all the recent rain a little vent with the pencil tines to help with infiltration.

Michigan State University Research dating back to the 1980s and 90s (Murphy & Rieke) demonstrated that solid-tine aeration can increase surface infiltration by improving macropore continuity. More recent studies continue to support this, showing that while solid-tine cultivation can improve infiltration compared to no cultivation, its effects are often smaller and less persistent than more disruptive practices that address organic matter and deeper soil structure.”