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Author(s):Foy, John H.
Author Affiliation:Director, Florida Region, United States Golf Association Green Section
Title:Going for the gold with the ultradwarf bermudagrasses: This is part three of an occasional series on bermudagrass putting greens and focuses on surface management and minimizing grain
Article Series:[Bermudagrass greens management, part 3]
Source:USGA Green Section Record. Vol. 46, No. 1, January/February 2008, p. 12-15.
Publishing Information:Far Hills, NJ: United States Golf Association, Green Section
# of Pages:4
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Cynodon; Dwarf bermudagrasses; Golf course maintenance; Golf greens; Turf maintenance; Mowing height; Sand topdressings; Trinexapac-ethyl; Coring; Vertical mowing; Golf green speed; Grain
Abstract/Contents:Presents "key surface management practices being used to produce top-quality ultradwarf putting greens." Discusses height of cut, stating that "along with a finer leaf blade and increased shoot density, the ability to tolerate a height of cut of 0.125 inch was one of the primary criteria used in selection of the ultradwarf cultivars. As to be expected, however, heights of cut have been taken lower and lower in an effort to produce very fast putting green speeds. However, just because it can be done does not mean that maintaining the lowest height of cut possible is necessary or even best for providing top-quality putting green conditioning." Mentions topdressing and the use of turfgrass growth regulators. Suggests that "Primo (trinexapac-ethyl) is a very beneficial putting surface management tool with Tifdwarf bermudagrass greens." Explains that "due to its stoloniferous growth habit, controlling grain is a major management concern with bermudagrass greens. There is a strong argument today that with intensively managed, closely cut ultradwarf greens, the influence of grain on ball roll has been minimized to the point that this is not a concern for the vast majority of average to high-handicap golfers." Also states that "very careful and judicious nitrogen fertilization and irrigation are common denominators at the courses where top-quality ultradwarf putting greens are being maintained." Concludes that "there is no argument that the ultradwarfs require more intensive and careful management compared to what works successfully with Tifdwarf bermudagrass greens. This has been raised as a concern by some because of the additional committment of time and resources required. However, on the other hand, if top-quality putting green conditioning is desired or expected, this certainly can be achieved with the ultradwarfs, and the results justify the efforts."
Language:English
References:0
See Also:See also part 1 "Going for the gold with bermudagrass greens" USGA Green Section Record, 29(4) July/August 1991, p. 1-4 R=15363 R=15363

See also part 2 "Going for the gold with bermudagrass greens: Part II: While the basics remain the same, tools have become available to help 'fine-tune' the conditioning of bermudagrass putting surfaces" USGA Green Section Record, 38(6) November/December 2000, p. 1-5. R=70755 R=70755
See Also:Other items relating to: Bermudagrasses - Ultradwarf Cultivars
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ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Foy, J. H. 2008. Going for the gold with the ultradwarf bermudagrasses: This is part three of an occasional series on bermudagrass putting greens and focuses on surface management and minimizing grain. USGA Green Sec. Rec. 46(1):p. 12-15.
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