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Publication Type:
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Author(s): | Vavrek, Robert |
Title: | Fine fescue roughs and fairways: Green alternative or niche grass? |
Source: | USGA Green Section Record. Vol. 47, No. 4, July/August 2009, p. Cover, 1-7. |
Publishing Information: | Far Hills, NJ: United States Golf Association, Green Section |
# of Pages: | 8 |
Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Golf courses in the environment; Nature conservation; Color; Dormancy; Climatic factors; Fine fescues; Golf rough; Golf fairways; Irrigation frequency; Golf course design; Golfer perceptions; Drainage; Traffic; Divots; Establishment; Thatch control; Disease identification USGA Green Section Keywords: Drainage; Fairways; Grasses: Cool-season grasses; Irrigation; Roughs; Traffic
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Abstract/Contents: | Suggests that "an effective way to go green on a golf course is to go brown. Keeping the course as dry as possible is benefical to the budget, the players, and the environment. Limiting irrigation conserves water and electricity." Discusses potential the difficulties involved in turning a course brown, and provides tips that may help in the transition. |
Language: | English |
References: | 3 |
Note: | Pictures, color |
| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete): Vavrek, R. 2009. Fine fescue roughs and fairways: Green alternative or niche grass?. USGA Green Sec. Rec. 47(4):p. Cover, 1-7. |
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