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| Web URL(s): | https://gsrpdf.lib.msu.edu/?file=/2000s/2007/070112.pdf
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| Publication Type:
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| Author(s): | Nelson, Matt |
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| Author Affiliation: | Senior Agronomist, Northwest Region, USGA Green Section |
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| Title: | Snow way: Late winter or early spring snow removal from putting greens is a common practice in the Rocky Mountains of the U.S. |
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| Source: | USGA Green Section Record. Vol. 45, No. 1, January/February 2007, p. 12-14. |
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| Publishing Information: | Far Hills, NJ: United States Golf Association, Green Section |
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| # of Pages: | 3 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Snow removal; Golf greens; Winter injury; Winterkill; Freezing; Shade; Drainage; Poa annua; Ice injury; Turf recovery
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses winter injury to putting greens and details the process of snow removal used in the Rocky Mountains and other high elevation regions in the United States (U.S.). States that "winter injury to putting greens can affect playing conditions at high elevation or nothern golf courses for an entire season." Lists "three factors commonly associated with freeze injury: shade, poor surface drainage, and significant populations of Poa annua (annual bluegrass)." States that "removing trees, adjusting grade or design, and establishing creeping bentgrass are successful methods of reducing the potential for winter injury associated with freeze/thaw events." Also states that "removing snow and ice from putting surfaces involves experience with the site and local climate conditions, judgement, and some confidence in the weather forecast...[and] most turf managers implement late winter snow removal when the weather forecast calls for melting temperatures and sun. Although severe weather may still occur, the likelihood of extreme cold is at least lower as spring begins." Lists possible benefits of removing snow from golf greens, including "reduced turf exposure to melting snow and ice and less chance of freeze injury"; "enhanced disease control at sites with extended snow cover"; "the turf can begin growth and/or recovery if favorable weather conditions occur"; and "some golf course superintendents will conduct core cultivation at this time of year to minimize disruption to golfers." Details the process of snow removal and offers suggested techniques. Concludes that "although snow removal from putting greens is a common practice at golf courses throughout the Rocky Mountains with significant snow pack, clearing the greens does not guarantee that winter injury has not or will not happen. This program, however, does appear to increase the chances of turf survival and accelerate growth and recovery in most years." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 4 |
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| See Also: | Other items relating to: WINKIL
Other items relating to: Winterkill |
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| Note: | Pictures, color |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Nelson, M. 2007. Snow way: Late winter or early spring snow removal from putting greens is a common practice in the Rocky Mountains of the U.S.. USGA Green Sec. Rec. 45(1):p. 12-14. |
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