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Publication Type:
| Professional |
Author(s): | Lowe, Todd |
Author Affiliation: | Agronomist, Florida Region, United States Golf Association Green Section |
Title: | Welcomed mats for small practice tees: Which is better for a small practice tee - artificial turf or bare ground? |
Source: | USGA Green Section Record. Vol. 46, No. 1, January/February 2008, p. 27-29. |
Publishing Information: | Far Hills, NJ: United States Golf Association, Green Section |
# of Pages: | 3 |
Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Golf driving ranges; Turf maintenance; Artificial turf; Golf tees
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Abstract/Contents: | Discusses potential advantages and disadvantages to using artificial surfaces for small practice tees. Explains that "large tees provide appropriate turfgrass recovery, and a mistake of many golf courses is installing small practice tees that remain excessively worn. The obvious solution is to increase the teeing area, but this may not be possible on some courses due to inadequate space. A possible solution to improve turfgrass recovery and overall aesthetics is installing artificial teeing surfaces." Suggests that "artificial surfaces can be used to alleviate some of the stress from routine play by alternating them into the regular tee rotation as needed. Also, unlike turfgrasses, artificial turf does not suffer from environmental stress and can be used during rainy weather or during winter months on northern courses." States that "surfaces with long fibers are more realistic but require intensive maintenance. These surfaces also must be buried in the ground, and replacing them is difficult." Concludes that "some members do not welcome the use of artificial turf because it does not simulate the feel of golf course turf, but then again, neither does bare ground. Golfers must realize the impact of increased stress on small tees and see the long-term benefit of these artificial mats." |
Language: | English |
References: | 0 |
Note: | Partial reprint appears in The Kansas Grass Roots, February 2012, p. 14-15 Pictures, color |
| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete): Lowe, T. 2008. Welcomed mats for small practice tees: Which is better for a small practice tee - artificial turf or bare ground?. USGA Green Sec. Rec. 46(1):p. 27-29. |
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