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Content Type:Turftwister Q & A; Q & A
Corporate Author(s):USGA Green Section
Title:[Improving performance of shaded and pocketed greens]
Source:USGA Green Section Record. Vol. 41, No. 5, September/October 2003, p. .
Publishing Information:Far Hills, NJ: United States Golf Association, Green Section
Question:"Four of our more shaded and pocketed greens have been performing poorly for some time now. With the expectations for green speed, our mowing heights have gone lower and lower. Our owners believe that rebuilding these greens to USGA specifications will take care of the problem. Any thoughts? (Virginia)"
Answer/Response:"While rebuilding the greens may improve internal drainage characteristics, it will not address the main problem, which seems to be the poor growing environment. Even if these problem greens are rebuilt, they will likely still be prone to Poa annua invasion, loss of density, and increased disease problems without tree and underbrush removal in conjunction with planned reconstruction. If other greens on the golf course located in better growing environments are performing well, construction method may not be the problem. Consider removing trees and improving the overall growing environment around these problem greens prior to making the decision to rebuild. It may provide a better return on investment."
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Golf greens; Shade; Golf green speed; Mowing height; USGA recommendations; Trees; Tree removal; Golf courses
Language:English
References:0
ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
USGA Green Section. 2003. [Improving performance of shaded and pocketed greens]. USGA Green Sec. Rec. 41(5)
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