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Author(s):Rossi, Frank S.
Author Affiliation:Associate Professor, Turfgrass Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
Title:The need to go old-school
Section:Research on: Water management
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Source:Golfweek's SuperNEWS. Vol. 8, No. 12, July 7 2006, p. 20.
Publishing Information:Orlando, FL: Turnstile Publishing Company
# of Pages:1
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Irrigation; Water use; Golf green speed; Reduced application rates; Low maintenance; Pesticide application
Abstract/Contents:Discusses the evolution of golf course irrigation, stating that "during the early days of golf, the game consisted of hitting low-flying shots along ground that was not irrigated...technological advances in today's equipment have brought the game into the air, and those old, firm surfaces would not be receptive to the target golf played by modern hackers and pros alike." Details the development of courses that need irrigation, stating that "as golf increased in popularity...heavy traffic on...courses led to compaction. To combat this, the industry shifted toward courses with sand-based rootzones that drained well and resisted compaction. But that shift led to putting greens in marginal growing environments on rootzones with little or no capacity for holding water. Eventually, irrigation became a necessary turf management tool." Mentions the use of popular turf varieties that "need large quantities of water and also produce excessive amounts of orgnic matter...More water and fertilization is also required to handle lofty approach shots by today's golfers." Details the process of obtaining "firm, green putting surfaces in many parts of the United States," stating that "the first step is to cut back on watering...[and] the greatest challenge for superintendents will be to remain disciplined." Concludes that "the result will be nothing but benificial. Less water, fertilizer, and pesticides mean fewer man hours, lower bills and a healthier environment. Communicating those benefits to golfers might be an even bigger challenge, because they would need to change the way they've grown up playing the game. However, with the political climate the way it is, external factors such as governmental regulation of chemical and water use could make the choice a little easier."
Language:English
References:0
Note:Pictures, color
ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Rossi, F. S. 2006. The need to go old-school. Golfweek's SuperNEWS. 8(12):p. 20.
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