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Publication Type:
| Professional |
Author(s): | Mangum, Ken;
Marshall, Rich;
Stewart, Pat;
Hensley, Bryan;
VanLinden, Peter;
Barrett, Todd;
Kepple, Ralph |
Author Affiliation: | Mangum: CGCS, Atlanta Athletic Club; Marshall: GCS, The Orchard Golf and Country Club; Stewart: GCS, Lanier Golf Club; Hensley: GCS, RiverPines; VanLinden: GCS, Gold Creek Golf Club; Barrett: GCS, Barrington Hall; Kepple: GCS, East Lake Golf Club |
Title: | Bentgrasses in Georgia - new and improved: A review of various bentgrasses and their uses |
Section: | Feature Other records with the "Feature" Section
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Source: | Through The Green. March/April 1997, p. 11, 16-20, 36, 38. |
Publishing Information: | Watkinsville, GA: Georgia Golf Course Superintendents Association |
# of Pages: | 8 |
Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Agrostis; Golf courses; Golf greens; Agrostis stolonifera; Golf green maintenance; Disease resistance; Heat resistance; Growth habit; Seeding; Golf green construction; Thatch; Color; Pros and cons; Case studies
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Cultivar Names: | Crenshaw; SR 1020; Southshore |
Geographic Terms: | Georgia |
Abstract/Contents: | Cites success of superintendents with various new and improved bentgrasses. Ken Mangum describes experiences that the new A and G bentgrasses as "the finest textured and highest density, but are more susceptible to brown patch". States "Crenshaw Bentgrass has been the most consistent." Explains Bryan Hensley's experience with SR 1020 and poor natural air flow to fungicides. Details Peter VanLindens use of Southshore. States that it "has shown very good head and drought tolerance as well as good wear tolerance." Update from Todd Barrett about Barrington Hall bentgrass and green changes. First, Barrett chose not to spray Roundup after seeding because of 2 inch rainfall. Second, they maintained dormant bermuda grass to prevent the green surface from becoming too thin. Ralph Kepple suggests that with two seasons of Crenshaw bentgrass they observed "if you are growing new Crenshaw greens be prepared to begin aerifications the first season, and do not skip spring or fall aerifications." States the grass appears healthier in the summer months and has "exceptional leaf texture, an aggressive root system, good drought tolerance and good summer color". In contrast, some negative aspects include "rapid development of thatch, purplish winter color, and a questionable tolerance to herbicides that have been routinely used on Penncross". |
Language: | English |
References: | 0 |
Note: | "The following articles reflect the opinions of several golf course superintendents and their success in using some of the new bentgrass cultivars now available." |
| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete): Mangum, K., R. Marshall, P. Stewart, B. Hensley, P. VanLinden, T. Barrett, et al. 1997. Bentgrasses in Georgia - new and improved: A review of various bentgrasses and their uses. Through The Green. p. 11, 16-20, 36, 38. |
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