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Publication Type:
| Professional |
Author(s): | Brame, Bob;
Vavrek, Bob;
Vermeulen, Paul;
White, Bud |
Author Affiliation: | Brame: Director; Vavrek: Senior Agronomist, North Central Region; Vermeulen: Director ; White: Senior Agronomist, Mid-Continent Region |
Title: | The little roller that could |
Source: | USGA Green Section Record. Vol. 44, No. 3, May/June 2006, p. 17. |
Publishing Information: | Far Hills, NJ: United States Golf Association, Green Section |
# of Pages: | 1 |
Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Aerification; Golf green maintenance; Golf greens; Hollow tine coring; Product profile; Recommendations; Rolling
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Abstract/Contents: | Discusses the close-center aeration (CCA) technique which refers to "aeration with modified equipment for the sole purpose of reducing the hole spacing of large hollow tines" to manage accumulation of organic matter on putting greens. Mentions a side effect of CCA stating that "because CCA has a greater impact on the soil profile, the putting surface can become so soft under foot that riding equipment creates severe tire ruts. Offers suggestions for selecting a small construction roller for CCA: "units that have a split front roller turn more easily. Secondly, some rollers allow for the addition of ballast to the front and rear drums, if desired." Concludes that "if unstable ground has been a concern at your course following CCA, the technique of using a small construction roller may be the the ticket for future success." |
Language: | English |
References: | 0 |
Note: | Pictures, color |
| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete): Brame, B., B. Vavrek, P. Vermeulen, and B. White. 2006. The little roller that could. USGA Green Sec. Rec. 44(3):p. 17. |
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