Turf Use

SFMA honors 2024 Field of the Year winners

February 19, 2025By

The Sports Field Management Association (SFMA) — a non-profit, professional association for the nearly 2,500 men and women who manage sports fields worldwide — unveiled its 2024 “Field of the Year” winners. This award spotlights the individuals and programs that excelled this year in providing quality, safe playing surfaces. Every year, SFMA presents the industry’s highest honor to members who... read more

The Breakers Palm Beach installs new Platinum TE Paspalum tennis courts

February 13, 2025By
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The $12 million redesign now showcases three sports — tennis, pickleball and padel — on three surfaces (grass, clay hydro and cushioned hardtop). read more

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TenCate debuts new turf without performance infill requirement

February 13, 2025By
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According to TenCate, Pivot Performance Turf is biomechanically engineered to replicate the feel of natural grass. read more

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Tampa Bay Rays face stadium crisis after Hurricane Milton

November 14, 2024By
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Tropicana Field, home of the Rays since 1998, sustained significant damage in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton on Oct. 9, when winds destroyed 18 of the stadium's 24 fabric roof panels. read more

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Athletics to play on natural grass in Sacramento next year

October 28, 2024By
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The MLB's Athletics will play their 2025 season in Sacramento, sharing Sutter Health Park with the Sacramento River Cats. read more