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| Publication Type:
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| Content Type: | Turftwister Q & A |
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| Corporate Author(s): | USGA Green Section |
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| Title: | [Need for intermediate step cut rough?] |
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| Source: | USGA Green Section Record. Vol. 43, No. 4, July/August 2005, p. . |
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| Publishing Information: | Far Hills, NJ: United States Golf Association, Green Section |
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| Question: | "Our Green Committee is debating whether or not there should be a step cut of rough between the fairway and primary rough. Some feel that an intermediate step cut of rough is necessary for proper conditioning of the course. Can you assist our discussion?" |
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| Source of Question: | Indiana |
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| Answer/Response: | "An intermediate step cut of rough is not required to play the game or apply the Rules. Although it can be a good means of transitioning between the fairway and primary rough, there are maintenance costs that should be considered. It's not uncommon for an intermediate step cut of rough to be one of the weakest areas on a course. The cutting height is higher than the fairway and lower than the primary rough, and yet the fertilization and irrigation programs are often the same as either the fairway or primary rough, which neglects the specific needs of the step cut. Bottom line, while there are enhancements to playability offered by an intermediate step cut of rough, be sure that adequate funding is provided to maximize turf dependability if it is utilized." |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Golf green committee; Mowing; Golf fairways; Golf rough; Mowing height
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| Abstract/Contents: | Replies to a question about an intermediate step cut of rough. While an intermediate step cut of rough is a good means of transitioning between the fairway and primary rough, financial and maintenance costs should be considered. |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
USGA Green Section. 2005. [Need for intermediate step cut rough?]. USGA Green Sec. Rec. 43(4) |
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