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Publication Type:
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Author(s): | Howard, D. |
Author Affiliation: | Sprorts Turf Agronomist, NZ Turf Culture Inst. |
Title: | The grass is greener in New Zealand |
Source: | Conference Proceedings - 1991 National Turf Grass Conference [NZ]. 1991, p. 6-7. |
Publishing Information: | [New Zealand]: N. Z. Golf Course Superintendents Assn Inc. |
# of Pages: | 2 |
Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Golf courses; Golfer perceptions; Budgets; Maintenance intensity
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Geographic Terms: | New Zealand |
Abstract/Contents: | New Zealand's climate is very favorable for growing grass. The maritime conditions bring even rainfall throughout the entire year. Soils are predominantly finely textured, thus they are susceptible to compaction. "The reason things are done differently overseas is also the reason certain management practices are implemented in NZ. Management means dealing with nature and must be related to one's climate, turf, topography, before considering golfers demands ... One of the biggest influences on golf in the last 20 years is the perception of green colour. Golf is played on texture not colour. Reeducation of golfers on this aspect should be high priority in NZ ... Watering needs to be related to the grasses requirement and fertilizer to the intensity of use in order to maintain density. This 'green' image via overwatering has caused major problems in this country ... It is important that watering be related to one's climate, soil condition and desired grass species and not what is perceived to be best for the golfer or what is done overseas." Commercial pressure for the use of fertilizers and chemicals has been less in New Zealand than in any other country, but it is increasing. "There is also increasing pressure to use more chemicals to solve problems often created by the overwatering and overfeeding policies ... In recent years, a coring pan has been evident in a number of greens. However to solve it one has to target the problem with the correct physical treatment ... The introduction of golf carts during the last couple of years is likely to cause major problems in the future on a large number of our courses, especially around the greens." In order to deal with these factors properly, turf management should be based on sound ecological and agronomical principles. Find out what your courses soils are, its topography, climate, previous history and species of plant growing. |
Language: | English |
References: | 0 |
See Also: | Other items relating to: Maintenance Intensity - Golf |
| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete): Howard, D. 1991. The grass is greener in New Zealand. p. 6-7. In Conference Proceedings - 1991 National Turf Grass Conference [NZ]. [New Zealand]: N. Z. Golf Course Superintendents Assn Inc. |
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