The Rolling Masterclass with Dr. Thomas Nikolai and Tru-Turf

After 30+ years of research in the field of turf grass, Dr. Thomas Nikolai revisits the "Top Ten Reasons to Roll" after more than a decade. Thom has a deep understanding of the needs for golf course maintenance from his experience as a superintendent, assistant superintendent, golfer and turf grass researcher.
He discusses his turf journey, turf grass research journey, his thoughts on rolling and sustainable golf with Tru-Turf general manager Nick Thornton. He talks in detail about turf diseases, soil moisture retention, fungi (being the main reason for almost all turf diseases), bacteria and importance of rolling.
Thom reveals his most shocking findings, breaks myths, questions the industry standards and explains the fundamentals of rolling in this masterclass. He supports and backs the new and upcoming golf course maintenance trend which is to "Roll more and Mow less". He even adds some new points into his classic "Top Ten Reasons to Roll". It is one of the most relevant conversations happened in the turf industry in 2024.

[@annaclitus]

An incredible conversation. Really emphasises the role and gives perspective to the ancient cultural practice of rolling in today's golf course maintenance.

[@MrGolem101]

Nice!