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| Publication Type:
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| Author(s): | Baird, James H. |
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| Author Affiliation: | Argonomist, Northeast Region, United States Golf Association and Contributor, Tee to Green [NY] |
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| Title: | Fairway topdressing: Is it worth the price? |
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| Source: | Tee to Green [NY]. September/October 2005, p. 2-4. |
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| Publishing Information: | Rye, New York: Metropolitan Golf Course Superintendents Association |
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| # of Pages: | 3 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Aeration; Costs; Disease control; Drainage; Golf fairway maintenance; Pros and cons; Thatch control; Topdressing; Topdressings; Trafficability
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses the potential benefits of fairway topdressing in the Northwest United States, explaining that "with a few inches of sand on the turf, these golf courses become firmer and drier to allow play even during some of their wettest winters." States that "over time, topdressing will provide drier, firmer conditions, primarily because water percolates better through sand, and also sand helps to dillute thatch and expedite its breakdown." Suggests that "golf carts and turf equipment can generally return to fairways sooner after a heavy rainfall" when topdressed. Explains that topdressed fairways have "a lower potential for disease, and, therefore, reduces the requirement for chemical use." Also states that topdressing will "definitely improve smoothness, ball lie, and overall playability of...fairways." Discusses potential disadvantages of fairway topdressing, stating that "besides the price...for sand...[the] course will need to acquire a large-area topdressing unit, and a heavy steel drag mat to brush the sand into the grass." States disruption to play, increased maintenance, and increased water use as other potential disadvantages. Suggests that "a reasonable target to shoot for is to topdress fairways about once a month during the growing season for a total of six times per year." Concludes that "though this program has numerous benefits, they do not come without a high price." |
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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):
Baird, J. H. 2005. Fairway topdressing: Is it worth the price?. Tee Green. p. 2-4. |
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