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Author(s):Nelson, Matt
Author Affiliation:Senior Agronomist, Northwest Region, United States Golf Association
Title:Green side up!: Sodding putting greens can be a viable method of establishment with proper care, good product, and reasonable expectations
Source:USGA Green Section Record. Vol. 46, No. 1, January/February 2008, p. 1-5.
Publishing Information:Far Hills, NJ: United States Golf Association, Green Section
# of Pages:5
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Golf greens; Sod; Root zone; Plastic sheeting; Washed sod; Reconstruction; Sod quality; Sod rooting; Sod types; Sod establishment; Sod transplanting; Sod knitting; Sod-bed preparation; Sodding; Installation; Big roll sod; Sod netting; Turf maintenance
Abstract/Contents:Discusses potential advantages to sodding putting greens. States that "given the option, most cool-season turf managers would prefer to establish putting green turfgrass directly from seed." Explains that "seeding enables turfgrass plants to germinate, establish, and mature in the rootzone selected for the greens. Strong roots will develop in a well-oxygenated sand rootzone, and the developing thatch/mat layer can be integrated with sand during grow-in to avoid layering and maintain optimal soil structure." States that "at many northerly and higher-elevation sites, however, a limited growing season extends the amount of time required to open seeded putting greens...Sod has become increasingly utilized at these types of locations to compress the window between construction and opening." Mentions potential considerations to take when selecting sod, stating that "of paramount importance when selecting putting green sod is rootzone compatability. Sod grown in soil that is finer textured than the underlying rootzone will likely pose establishment difficulty, as excess moisture held in the sod layer will limit root growth and gas exchange." Suggests sod installation techniques, stating that "the prepared finish grade should be smooth and firm. Ideally, the surface should be firm enough that footprints are less than 0.25 inch deep...When renovating existing greens, cut the existing sod deep enough to remove organic matter from the upper soil profile. Leaving behind excess organic matter compromises soil structure and potentially skews the balance between capillary and non-capillary porosity." Mentions the use of custom sod and offers suggestions for determining an opening date. Concludes that "proper planning, product selection, installation, and construction techniques, and good management make sod a realistic option for putting green turfgrass establishment at new or existing golf courses."
Language:English
References:4
Note:Reprint appears in Cactus Clippings, July/August 2008, p. 5, 7, 9, 11
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ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Nelson, M. 2008. Green side up!: Sodding putting greens can be a viable method of establishment with proper care, good product, and reasonable expectations. USGA Green Sec. Rec. 46(1):p. 1-5.
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