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Web URL(s):http://archive.lib.msu.edu/tic/golfd/article/2003oct48.pdf
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Author(s):Higgins, Jeff
Author Affiliation:Executive Director, Business Development, Pursell Technologies, Sylacauga, Alabama
Title:Simulating real-life conditions provides valuable learning tool
Section:Research Initiatives
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Source:TurfGrass TRENDS. Vol. 59, No. 10, October 2003, p. 48, 50.
Publishing Information:Cleveland, OH: Advanstar Communications
# of Pages:2
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Business management; Course profile; Economic impacts; Environmental stewardship; Pesticide evaluation; Research facilities
Facility Names:FarmLinks Golf Course, in Sylacauga, Alabama
Abstract/Contents:Profiles FarmLinks Golf Course in Sylacauga, Alabama. States that "FarmLinks is a new 18-hole championship golf course developed by Pursell Technologies as a dedicated site for product research and experimentation, as well as environmental studies." Explains that "because FarmLinks is an actual golf course, it faces the same issues and problems that superintendents and golfers do under real-world conditions" and includes that "the concept provides a nonbiased approach that allows superintendents to evaluate different technologies better." Discusses the cost of maintaining a golf course and includes that "by keeping the turf quality the same throughout, we can then look at how many applications of each product it takes to accomplish that quality." Briefly discusses on-going research in the areas of irrigation systems, insect, weed and disease control, and the course's environmental impact. Compares the course to "having an insight into the future of turfgrass management technology and getting a head start on your cohorts."
Language:English
References:0
Note:Includes map, "[Pursell Technologies' Farmlinks GC]" pp. 48
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ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Higgins, J. 2003. Simulating real-life conditions provides valuable learning tool. TurfGrass Trends. 59(10):p. 48, 50.
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