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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

1 month

Finally got around to finalizing the Spanish version of my turf disease ebook. You can now purchase "Una Introducción a las Enfermedades de las Cespitosas" for yourself or your crew. Big thanks to my former students for helping with the translation!

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

1 year

Hole #7 just set. #THEPLAYERS

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

6 years

What an inspiration to the everyone (young and old). Standing ovation for @iamrodneysmith for his work with @weareraisingmen #PSUGTC18

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

6 years

More good news today. Met with my oncologist and the recommendation moving forward will be aggressive monitoring only. Since I caught it early and surgery was able to remove all of the cancer they aren’t recommending any follow up treatments. Crazy how fast this all happened.

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

29 days

I’m sure more info will be coming out from MSU, but I just heard that Dr. Vargas passed today. Sad day for the world of turfgrass and plant pathology. #RIPDrVargas

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

2 years

The decline (and resurgence) of employees in the turfgrass industry. A thread 🧵 1990 ~ 13,378 golf courses (take all of these numbers with a grain of salt. They’re probably not 💯 accurate but the trend still holds up) and we about to boom.

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

5 years

I could literally watch this for hours. So impressive to see an efficient operator. 🙌🏻

DJUKE Ltd

@DjukeLtd

5 years

Nifty on the Digger, pretty quick too!

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

4 years

It’s official. . @PoaCure received Federal Registration. Now on to the state registrations.

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

6 years

To anyone that doesn’t get what #TigerWoods does for golf or brings to the game just watch this. #TOURChampionship #unbelievable you won’t even see this at the @rydercup next week.

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

6 years

Updating everyone on my last 11 days and a PSA to routinely feel your balls.

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

3 years

I don’t have time to deal with people who think today’s actions were justifiable or who deny that Trump didn’t have a direct role in what happened. Feel free to block me if you’re one of those people. Or drop one of these (🙋🏻‍♂️) so I can block you. (For the record I’m Republican)

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

6 years

Not a sunrise over a golf course but this is sunrise over State College with Mount Nittany in the background. @penn_state @GCSAA @SheliaGCSAA #sunrise #photography #GIS18

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

10 months

Kaminski, J.E. 2023. An Introduction to Turfgrass Diseases. I've been wanting to compile all of my notes from teaching and photos from various diseases over the years and put it into an e-book. It's finally available. Super Subscribers get a free copy. 😉

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

6 years

This was me in grad school... Me: Pete, it’s 2:30. Where are you going? Pete: It’s quitting time for full professors. I now get it. Damn Dernoeden is still training me 14 years later.

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

2 years

Good morning from the @THEPLAYERSChamp

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

5 years

Promise is a promise despite this likely coming back to haunt me. $2K richer and many pounds lighter after winning the @F45StateCollege 8 week fitness challenge. Let the onslaught begin. Hoping to get a tan in 4 weeks in Australia so ignore the pasty whiteness.

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

2 years

Got the new students a swag box to welcome them to campus. Key items include magnifying loop (grass ID), thumb drive (assignments), winter hat (❄️), stress ball (🤯), and a few other items. Coffee tumbler and multi-purpose pocket knife also on their way. #supplychainissues .

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

1 year

As the final group walks up 18 at #theplayers I want to take this opportunity to thank Jeff and Lucas and the entire @TPCSawgrassAGR team for hosting our @PSUTurf students this week. Amazing experience for the entire group. See you next year!

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

6 years

Cancer update: T1A seminoma. Caught early. Need to schedule appointment with oncologist and radial oncologist in next three weeks. Options include routine scanning and waiting, radiation or chemo. In laymen’s terms this is just about the “best case scenario.”

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

4 years

I heard this thing going around Twitter where people post their saddest pic so I thought I would play along.

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

6 years

Nice day around @BallybunionGN today. One of these pics shows how dry it is.

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

2 months

Day 1 begins. #ThePlayers

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

6 years

Current conditions at @penn_state . #rainy

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

5 years

1 year anniversary. Still good. 🖕🏻 you cancer

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

5 years

7 years ago today. Always missed. #RIPStan

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

7 years

If you're a turf person that follows me please like this so I can follow back and see your posts.

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

5 years

It’s back! The classic turfgrass textbook “Turfgrass Management” is available once again as an updated edition. Available in digital pdf ($49.99) and hardback ($59.99). 400 pages in full color. Available at . $10 discount when buying one of each. Pls RT

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

4 years

After 15 years of marriage the dress still looks amazing on her. She’ll also be pissed I posted this pic but 🤷🏻‍♂️. Love you @ErinTench 💕

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

5 years

Work smarter not harder. #ArnoldPalmerInvitational @APinv #ballmarks

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

4 years

Today I had 6 students graduate. They earned over $53k in scholarships while at @PSUTurf . I couldn’t be more proud of them. They all have the potential to be superstars. On top of that they’re all going to work for amazing clubs around the US and for awesome mentors! #congrats

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

2 years

Would this be a good week leading into the @PGAChampionship where we get golfers around the country to show their awesome photos from their local club and recognize the superintendent and staff for all of their hard work? Can we make this trend? Pls RT and ❤️ #MySuperintendent

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

6 years

Anyone see us out there tonight or last night? #themasters

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

2 years

Finally made it.

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

4 years

Anyone seeing symptoms like this on Poa greens? Patch symptoms that are only impacting Poa and not touching bent. Hit me up if you have patches like this. PLS RT for maximum reach!

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

2 years

Graduation happening now. Congrats to all of you receiving your certificates today.

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

6 years

Not a bad view from my room.

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

6 years

Nothing like a good #slomo of the reels going. #TOURChampionship

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

6 years

Big congrats to @turfgirl24 who successfully defended her MS Thesis tonight. She did it despite all of the snow in State College and campus being closed. Nice work. Now for drinks at #zenos

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

1 year

How’s the saying go? “Another day, another dollar.” Plenty of dollars flowing from my budget this year with 18 internship visits. Hoping to save a ton by visiting 9 in one week though. Here’s the start of the thread for the 2023 @PSUTurf internship visits. #PSUInterns23 A 🧵…

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

2 months

My lines are money this week. 😉 #THEPLAYERS

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

2 years

@KeepinItGrassy How many volunteer jobs are glamorous. Most people fill divots or rake bunkers. It’s about the experience. Don’t volunteer if you don’t want to be part of the experience. Certainly don’t bitch on Twitter about it.

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

5 years

. @PSUTurf students building their miniature greens profiles for their “Construction and Renovation” class. We’ll see whose looks best in a few weeks. #experientiallearning

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

2 years

When you ask Andy Campbell to take a pic of you on the Swilcan Bridge.

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

3 years

Excited to have one in the arm. Super easy and super busy with people getting shots. #CovidVaccine #Moderna

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

5 years

Books arrived and I spent 2 hrs in USPS post office packaging them for tomorrow’s shipping. Maybe they’ll even make it out tonight. Some might be delayed a day or two but will come with Dr. Turgeon’s signature.

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

2 months

Obligatory hole changing video at #theplayers

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

6 years

Chicago Golf Club.

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

5 years

Not a bad place to spend a Friday afternoon. The traffic-filled drive back to State College isn’t that great though. #sleepyhollow

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

5 years

First class. First quiz. Gotta know where we’re starting at with the new students. 17 minds about to get some knowledge. @PSUTurf

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

2 years

Just Announced! Congrats to Dr. @GrasssTravis on completion of his doctorate. Onwards and upwards. Smile says, “Thanks and see you later! ✌🏻.”

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

4 years

This is what I dream about at night.

Channa Prakash

@AgBioWorld

4 years

Silaging corn. Whoa, that turn!

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

4 months

To help out Mel Lucas and spread word about his book, you can now purchase "Golf's Cause and Effect: A History of Greenkeeping" via . @turfpath Spread the word by giving this a RT.

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

7 years

It's 5 years ago today that we lost one of the good ones. #RIPStan

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

2 months

Nice evening for a little drink. #ThePlayers

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

2 years

10 years ago today. #RIPStan

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

1 year

Good morning #PlayersChampionship

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

3 years

Proud of my students in the 2-year . @PSUTurf program. They captured 7 of 11 scholarships and 44% of the total scholarship money from the . @GCSAA Scholars competition. #WeAre

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

7 months

Amazing dinner but this cheap bastard stuck me with the tab. #RGS

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

2 years

Mr. @GCSAACEO is tonight’s celebrity #stimper at @TPCSawgrass . Did a hell of a job. @gcsaa would be very proud.

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

3 years

Catching up with @TurfEnto and @MattSha20619144 over a few pints. #Garagepints

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

4 years

Orientation for the @PSUTurf Golf Course Turfgrass Management Program for the fall of 2020 is in the books. Classes start tomorrow at 8am. Going to be a wild ride these next 8 weeks. #GoGolf #WeAre #PSUTurf

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

2 months

This year’s group of @PSUTurf volunteers at #ThePlayers

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

2 years

Some good photos of RTJ today. Fun visit.

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

4 years

#RIPStan #GoGolf

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

6 years

As @realDonaldTrump is signing the the tax bill into law I can’t stop looking at the White House lawn. Hit me up Mr. President if you want me to come check it out and offer some expert advice.

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

5 years

It’s been several years since @LeefordSimpson of @HarrellsLLC gave me this bottle of @WoodfordReserve with my name etched in it but what better day to break the seal than today. Wife making us mint juleps in anticipation of the #kentuckyderby . It’s also our 14 year anniversary.

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

6 years

Close to Heaven

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

4 years

And just when you thought you were getting an advantage...there goes turf quality. Carts are among the top detriments to course conditions. Doubling them is disastrous to turf. I’m fine with it if it protects lives but just know what you’re getting into.

Tommy Raynor

@tommy_raynor

4 years

Golf carts are a great way to see an entire golf course during a round. It’s very exciting everyone gets one now!

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

1 year

Today is always the most exhausting day of the year. Lots of highs in seeing students finish but also lots of lows in being disconnected from them for now. Looking forward to the graduates reaching back out in a few years when looking for the next career move and also to visiting

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

7 years

Packing for the move this week and came across this pic from the 1997 US Open. Hey @TheBig_Easy , DM me for my new address to send winnings!

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

2 years

I set out this week to visit all of my @PSUTurf students on their internships. This year’s internships will take me to some frequented spots and also to some courses I’ve never been to. Follow this thread over the next two months to meet my 14 students. #PSUIntern22

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

3 years

Just boarded flight to LAX from Philly. First on upgrade list but didn’t make cut. Took my seat to prepare for the trip. Got settled in and BOOM they moved me to first. Sometimes shutting your mouth and rolling with things works out. I should learn to do that more often.

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

4 years

Just learned that @PSUTurf will be given $8k in scholarships ($1k each) to NEW students coming into the Golf Course Turf Management Program (2-year resident program) starting this fall. Got an employee that wants to get to the next level? Get them to apply! Please RT this.

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

5 years

I can see the grounds keeper now... *on his radio pushing buttons* “That son of a bitch said what about my turf? Well I’ll show them!”

Wimbledon

@Wimbledon

5 years

Now that's new 💦🤣 #Wimbledon

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

2 years

Not a fan of the event but this makes me want to change that stance. Amazing stuff here.

PGA TOUR

@PGATOUR

2 years

An atmosphere unlike any other. Saturday can't start until the hole is cut.

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

3 years

That was quick.

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

5 years

Live from St. Andrews.

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

2 years

The 17th. Anyone see that drone video from yesterday?

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

4 years

Some bacterial streaming from a Poa plant for your viewing pleasure. #turfdiseases #BacterialWilt

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

3 years

Apparently my grad student @MaureenKahiu won the 2021 @uswomensopen . Did I miss something? @WomeninTurf @PSUPlantScience @agsciences @troyturf (photo courtesy of Tim Powers)

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

3 years

Dr. Watschke was not only one of three prominent mentors in my life but he was also a great friend. This is like a gut punch similar to when Zontek passed.

Penn State Turfgrass

@PSUTurf

3 years

We are sad to learn that Professor Emeritus Dr. Tom Watschke passed away last night. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

5 years

What a way to wrap up an awesome week than on the 18th at Bay Hill. HUGE thanks to @APinv , @The_CFlynn , @RainBirdCorp , @BlandCooper , @PSUPlantScience and everyone else who helped make this volunteer week happen. Great experience for the @PSUTurf students. #experientiallearning

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

7 years

Well I'm officially the owner of an overpriced condo in State College. Has a good view though.

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

6 years

Saying it was 2 different golf courses out there between morning and afternoon. What about if a big storm came through and softened it up or if players had to play through that? That would be 2 dif courses too. Also listening to Chamblee makes me ill

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

1 year

Divots almost done. Quick work now that play has been called @THEPLAYERSChamp #THEPLAYERS

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

1 year

Well another year of volunteering at . @TheMasters is in the books. Another great event despite the rain. Looking forward to watching some golf in the airport. Also, while walking the grounds an attendant said to me, “Front nine or back nine?” What’s was he referring to? Wrong

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

2 years

In person to listen to @MaureenKahiu defend her MS thesis on DMIs used for dollar spot control. #research

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

5 years

Congrats to @TurfEnto for coaching the #1 team at @PSUTurf #weare #golfcourseindustry

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

3 years

These are ridiculously good images. . @USGAGrnSection . @USGA

Charlie Robots

@GoodeTurf

3 years

#11 Green is being renovated currently. Originally constructed on native soils in 1919, it’s finally getting its USGA makeover. Awesome to see what 100+ years of rootzone looks like. Lots of variety in top dressing habits over the decades. #layers

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

5 years

The equivalent of turning the irrigation on while a golfer is about tee off.

Chierstin Susel

@ChierstinSusel

5 years

Was trying to look decent for my liveshot tonight but the guy behind me had a different plan.

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

6 years

First disease sample of the year. Anthracnose active in central PA on putting green after snow melt. I used to see this in CT all the time.

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

8 months

I golfed at the golf course today

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

4 years

Zoom bombing? Any superintendents out there want to “zoom bomb” my class this semester? In the online environment I’m hoping to have superintendents drop in for a few minutes to offer words of encouragement while students learn in a, predominantly, online environment. #networking

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

4 years

This is the @barstoolsports content that I’m on twitter for. Can’t wait for the @usopengolf this week. Best of luck to Steve and his staff. Great stuff!

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

10 months

Who knew golf courses were into hair transplants? This fairway's thatch game is stronger than a 70's disco! #GolfCourseFashion #ThatchyFairway ⛳😂

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

2 years

Preemergents work. #crabgrass

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

4 years

“Why don’t we just aerify in the middle of winter when I’m not playing golf?” - Anonymous Board member.

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

5 years

This made me smile. ❄️

Dean Zilinski

@CoalCreekDean

5 years

#toosoon

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

5 years

5 rigs mixed up and ready to go for app 2 of our fairy ring trial. Drone shots coming later.

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

5 years

I feel bad for taking Maureen away from her golf course to come work on a Master’s degree at @PSUTurf but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. #sorrynotsorry

GCM_Magazine

@GCM_Magazine

5 years

Kenyan superintendent Maureen Kahiu has pursued her passion for golf course management in a culture particularly unaccustomed to young women leaders: .

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John Kaminski, Ph.D.

@iTweetTurf

2 years

It is with great sadness to report the loss of one of our turf faculty. Dr. Uddin was much greater than just a turf professor at Penn State. Do a search on twitter for “Wakar Uddin” and see all he did outside of the university. #RIPWakar

U.S. Ambassador at Large Rashad Hussain

@IRF_Ambassador

2 years

Saddened to hear of the passing of Rohingya activist and my friend Dr. Wakar Uddin. My recent visit with Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar made clear the continuing importance of his work. Dr. Uddin was a powerful force for the Rohingya community and will be missed.

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