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Pat Gross

Pat Gross

A 38-year veteran of the golf course maintenance industry, Pat Gross joined Ewing in 2021 working in our Tech Services Group and with Ewing Golf. Pat's wide range of experience includes 28 years as a USGA agronomist, in turfgrass management, irrigation, and water use efficiency.

Recent Posts

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9 Ways to Minimize the Impact of Winter Traffic on Turf

By Pat Gross on February 15, 2024
Watching turf get destroyed by traffic during the winter is difficult for golf course superintendents. Cold...

Six Questions Every Golf Course Should Be Asking About Water – Part 2

By Pat Gross on September 6, 2023
This is part two of a six-part series on golf course water use. Read Part 1.
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Six Questions Every Golf Course Should Be Asking About Water Use—Part 6

By Pat Gross on September 6, 2023
This is the final installment of our six-part series on water management for golf courses. Read Part 5.
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Six Questions Every Golf Course Should Be Asking About Water Use—Part 5

By Pat Gross on August 24, 2023
This is part 5 of a 6-part series on golf course water use. Read Part 4.
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Six Questions Every Golf Course Should Be Asking About Water Use—Part 4

By Pat Gross on August 24, 2023
This is part 4 of a 6-part series on golf course water use. Read Part 3.
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Six Questions Every Golf Course Should Be Asking About Water Use – Part 3

By Pat Gross on August 4, 2023
This is part three of a six-part series on golf course water use. Read Part 2.

6 Questions Every Golf Facility Should Be Asking About Water—Part 1

By Pat Gross on July 13, 2023
Golf is a conspicuous user of water. All golf courses apply water to keep the turf healthy, but they don’t use nearly...
Group of people working around a hole at a golf course.

5 Things at the 2023 U.S. Open Golf Fans Won’t See on TV

By Pat Gross on May 16, 2023
When the 123rd U.S. Open is played June 15 to 18 at The Los Angeles Country Club, TV cameras will show the course’s...
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Clumpy Poa Solutions

By Pat Gross on April 14, 2023
Q: What can I do in the spring to get rid of clumps of Poa annua in my bermudagrass, especially on fairways and in the...

Why You Should Conduct a Putting Green Core Analysis Now

By Pat Gross on March 17, 2023
How do you know if all that core aeration and sand topdressing is doing any good for your putting greens? Have you made...

How long will my grass survive under flooded conditions?

By Pat Gross on March 8, 2023
Whether grass is damaged by flooding depends on several factors:

What to Watch for During This Prolonged Winter Season

By Pat Gross on March 3, 2023
Storms and cold temperatures that have been plaguing much of the country since late February are likely to extend the...

Attending the GCSAA Conference? My Top 5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of the Event

By Pat Gross on January 20, 2023
Q: How can I get the most from attending the GCSAA Conference?

Facts and Fallacies About Frost on Turf

By Pat Gross on December 5, 2022
Cold temperatures in fall and winter often result in frost formation on turfgrass. Here is a brief quiz to test your...

Painting Grass on Your Golf Course as a Viable Alternative to Winter Overseeding

By Pat Gross on November 3, 2022
Winter overseeding of warm-season turf with perennial ryegrass has long been the traditional way to produce green turf...

4 Steps for Selecting a Fall Fertilizer for Your Golf Course

By Pat Gross on October 26, 2022
Fall is an especially important time of year for fertilizing both warm season and cool season turfgrasses on your golf...

Three Signs of Turf Stress and What to Do About It

By Pat Gross on September 26, 2022
Turf stress occurs for a variety of reasons, mostly due to hot temperatures and environmental extremes. In addition to...

Golf Course Irrigation Systems Benefit from Uniformity and Efficiency

By Pat Gross on September 8, 2022
This is Part 3 of a three-part series that focuses on various aspects of smart irrigation for golf courses. The...

Sustainable and Smart Irrigation Practices for Golf Courses Save Water

By Pat Gross on September 1, 2022
This is Part 2 of a three-part series that focuses on various aspects of smart irrigation for golf courses. ...

Golf Courses Save Water by Utilizing Smart Irrigation Technology

By Pat Gross on August 26, 2022
This is Part 1 of a three-part series that focuses on various aspects of smart irrigation for golf courses. Smart...

Detect Summer Turfgrass Diseases – Part 3: Gray Leaf Spot

By Pat Gross on June 22, 2022
This is Part 3 of a three-part series on summer diseases of turfgrass. Gray leaf spot is another turf disease can show...

Detect Summer Turfgrass Diseases – Part 2: Anthracnose

By Pat Gross on June 9, 2022
This is Part 2 of a three-part series on summer diseases of turfgrass. Anthracnose is a fungal disease that mainly...

Drought Restrictions and Irrigation Limits Take Effect in California

By Pat Gross on June 7, 2022
Drought restrictions and limits on outdoor watering were announced on June 1, 2022, in California in response to...

Detect Summer Turfgrass Diseases – Part 1: Fairy Ring Disease

By Pat Gross on May 25, 2022
This is Part 1 of a three-part series on summer diseases of turfgrass. Fairy ring is a disease common to all turfgrass...

How Your Golf Course Can Quickly Recover from Winter Damage

By Pat Gross on April 27, 2022
Golf courses throughout the northern part of the country are just starting to enjoy spring weather, and some are...

Earth Day 2022: Remembering the Benefits of Turf

By Pat Gross on April 21, 2022
Earth Day was first held April 22, 1970, to demonstrate support for environmental protection. When we consider the...

Recommended Practices for Sand Topdressing Greens

By Pat Gross on April 19, 2022
Sand topdressing has been a critical practice to produce smooth, healthy putting greens dating back to the early days...

Top 3 Tips for Spring Transition to Bermudagrass on Your Golf Course

By Pat Gross on March 29, 2022
Even though conditions are perfect right now at golf courses that overseeded for the winter, March is the time to...

5 Reasons Why Preemergence Herbicides Sometimes Fail

By Pat Gross on January 26, 2022
It can be frustrating to see break throughs of crabgrass and goosegrass in the spring and early summer after a...

Winter Preventive Maintenance Practices for Golf Course Irrigation Systems

By Pat Gross on January 24, 2022
Exercising mainline valves should be done at least once per year as part of a good preventive maintenance program for...

Tips for Winter Water Management

By Pat Gross on November 30, 2021
In areas of the country that don’t get snow, watering turf in late fall and throughout the winter can be tricky....

4 Tips for Managing a Fertilizer Supply Shortage

By Pat Gross on November 10, 2021
As your trusted partner, Ewing is staying on top of recent reports about supply chain difficulties affecting fertilizer...

What to Do When August Exposes Your Golf Course's Weakness

By Pat Gross on August 26, 2021
If your golf course has any problems, they will likely show up in August. Here’s what you can do about it.

Three Ways to Be Smart About Irrigation

By Pat Gross on July 27, 2021
Whether you’ve been a landscape professional for one year, ten or twenty, advancements in technology mean we’re all...

Five Myths About Turfgrass Water Management

By Pat Gross on June 29, 2021
It’s no secret that turfgrass needs water to survive. We all do! Although applying water to grass seems simple, here...

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