TGIF is a benefit for Class A, B, C, ISM, AA, A-retired, EM, and Student members. You must be logged into the GCSAA website to access TGIF through the link below.
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The Turfgrass Information File (TGIF) is a searchable database that provides access to the print and electronic literature of turf science, turf culture, and the management of turfgrass facilities, such as golf courses.
TGIF has more than 250,000 searchable items using more than 300,000 keywords and covers the full scope of the turfgrass industry.
The database monitors more than 1,000 journals and magazines (including GCM from 1933 to the present), research reports and conference proceedings. In addition, the database includes:
When searching for vacation spots or a nice place to dine, search engines such as Google are a logical choice. But for turfgrass related subjects, the most comprehensive search available for these inquiries is TGIF. TGIF has more precise indexing, leading to more full-text access to items of interest. The indexing in TGIF leads to a wide-variety of full-text materials that are not freely available via generic web searches. So, don’t sell yourself short. Access the most comprehensive array of turfgrass resources possible via TGIF.
For more information, or assistance using the TGIF, contact Lisa Wick at 800-472-7878, ext. 3649.