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Author(s):Nikolai, Thomas A.
Author Affiliation:Department of Crop & Soil Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Title:Golf soles and golf greens: Then & now
Section:Golf tour research tour
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Meeting Info.:Robert W. Hancock Turfgrass Research Center, MSU: August 28, 1997
Source:1997 Michigan Turfgrass Field Day. 1997, p. 14-15.
Publishing Information:[East Lansing, MI: Michigan State University]
# of Pages:2
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Spikeless golf shoes; Comparisons; Traffic damage; Golf courses; Golf greens; Golf shoes; Traction; Questionnaire surveys; Mowing height; Sand topdressings; Thatch; Visual evaluation
Abstract/Contents:Briefly summarizes the history of the use of spikes and other sole enhancements on golf shoes, and the damage these cause. Points out that although metal spikes have been proven to cause the most damage to golf course turf in the long run, golf course superintendents tend to view ripple soles as most damaging on a day to day basis. Mentions the impact that the ban on golf spikes in the 1990's has had on golf course maintenance. Describes research at Michigan State University in which superintendents will be asked to rate twenty greens and pieces of plywood which have been trafficked by DryJoy golf shoes with sixteen different spikes and three different golf sole bottoms.
Language:English
References:0
See Also:Other items relating to: SPIKES
Note:Golf stop 9
ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Nikolai, T. A. 1997. Golf soles and golf greens: Then & now. Mich. Turfgrass Field Day. p. 14-15.
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