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Author(s):Anonymous
Title:Arabian Gulf: Growing Golf Greens in the Desert Sun
Source:Parks, Golf Courses & Sports Grounds. Vol. 52, No. 7, April 1987, p. 12.
Publishing Information:London, England: Clarke and Hunter Ltd.
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Desert soils; Golf greens; Irrigation; Ponds; Cynodon
Geographic Terms:Arabia
Abstract/Contents:"Masterminded by His Highness, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and designed and constructed by Karl Litten (Oversease) LTD., the very first all-grass golf course in the Arabian Gulf is scheduled to open just outside Dubai, United Arab Emirates, at the end of this year. Work is now virtually complete on a multi-million pound project which is transforming 173 acres of desert into a lush green 18-hole golfing oasis." Brief description of irrigation system utilizing 2 man-made lakes and over 740 sprinklers on the Tifton bermudagrass course.
Language:English
References:0
See Also:Other items relating to: POND
Note:Pictures
ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Anonymous. 1987. Arabian Gulf: Growing Golf Greens in the Desert Sun. Parks Golf Courses Sports Grounds. 52(7):p. 12.
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