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| Web URL(s): | https://gsr.lib.msu.edu/article/whitlark-bring-3-25-11.pdf
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| Publication Type:
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| Author(s): | Whitlark, Brian |
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| Author Affiliation: | Southwest Region, USGA Green Section |
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| Title: | Bring back brushing!: A simple practice that will improve your greens |
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| Source: | USGA Green Section Record. Vol. 49, No. 12, March 25 2011, p. 1-2. |
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| Publishing Information: | Far Hills, NJ: United States Golf Association, Green Section |
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| # of Pages: | 2 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Brushing; Cultural methods; Dew reduction; Equipment evaluation; Golf greens; Product profile; Pros and cons
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses brushing as a practice that could potentially yield better greens. Briefly describes the history of brushing, noting that "in the 1970s brushing was referred to as 'switching' greens and was employed primarily for dew removal." States that "the popularity of brushing greens progressed from there, but has hit a plateau in recent years," suggesting that "that plateau is due in part to a lack of progression in brush technology." Advises that "the brushes that most turf managers use or have used are not aggressive enough to consistently improve putting quality." Briefly profiles three brushes: "a gear-driven unit that fits the John Deere walking and riding mowers and fairway units;" "a front-mounted brush that can be mounted on either John Deere or Toro walking greens mowers;" and an adjustable brush head "made specifically for riding greens mowers." Concludes that "when brushing is employed as a regular tool in a sound greens management program, this practice will improve putting surfaces." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| See Also: | See also related video "Bring back brushing" United States Golf Association, [20xx], 05:41, R=179648 R=179648 |
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| Note: | Pictures, color |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Whitlark, B. 2011. Bring back brushing!: A simple practice that will improve your greens. USGA Green Sec. Rec. 49(12):p. 1-2. |
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