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| Web URL(s): | http://archive.lib.msu.edu/tic/alapt/article/2008may.pdf#page=138
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https://www.lawnandlandscape.com/article/business-opportunities--putting-pros/
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| Publication Type:
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| Author(s): | Palmieri, Marisa |
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| Author Affiliation: | Senior Editor, Lawn and Landscape |
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| Title: | Putting pros: High-end clientele and 50- to 70-percent profit margins attract contractors to synthetic putting green installation |
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| Section: | Business opportunities
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| Source: | Lawn and Landscape. Vol. 29, No. 5, May 2008, p. 138-140, 142-144. |
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| Publishing Information: | Cleveland, OH: GIE, Inc. |
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| # of Pages: | 6 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Artificial turf; Business management; Technology; Golf greens; Lawn turf; Golf green construction; Installation
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses synthetic putting greens, suggesting that "it tends to appeal to the customers who love golf - the baby boomers looking for something fun in their yard or families or families with kids who golf and are looking to sharpen their game." Profiles polypropylene and nylon sythetic putting greens, explaining that "polypropylene...is cheaper from a raw materials standpoint, but takes longer to install because it requires the installation of infill, which is sand, slag or silica sand that's swept into the surface of the green to control ball speed. Nylon is more expensive from a raw materials standpoint...but doesn't require as much labor because it's not necessary to sand the greens." Discusses installation methods of synthetic putting greens, stating that "the key to success...is a skilled crew that's experienced in properly compacting soil, carefully cutting the fringe and installing the turf so there are no gaps that interfere with the way balls roll on the green." Mentions that "a lot of hand tools and small equipment are required [for installation], including shovels, specialized brooms, cutting materials and leveling devices." Notes that "the high-end nature of putting green installation is one reason it's an attractive service for many contractors." Notes that "selling specialty services like synthetic putting greens...offers the opportunity for contractors to get creative with their marketing campaigns." |
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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):
Palmieri, M. 2008. Putting pros: High-end clientele and 50- to 70-percent profit margins attract contractors to synthetic putting green installation. Lawn Landscape. 29(5):p. 138-140, 142-144. |
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Last checked: 03/30/2017 |
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