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VOLUME 51, NUMBER 03 | FEBRUARY 08, 2013
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PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GOLF INDUSTRY SHOW
HOW TO DECIDE BETWEEN BENTGRASS AND BERMUDAGRASS
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Traditional climate zones lines are changing. Cool-season grasses are moving south while warm-season grasses are moving north. Better grasses combined with improved management techniques have expanded grass selection options. This presentation will outline the various factors that should be considered when making this decision.
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PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GOLF INDUSTRY SHOW
FINDING WATER WHERE THERE IS NONE - AND DOING WITH LESS
Brian Whitlark, agronomist, Southwest Region
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In many parts of the world, the growth of golf is limited by the availability of water for irrigation. This presentation discusses options for meeting this challenge including the use of recycled water and how to significantly reduce water consumption. Download The Latest Version of Adobe Reader For Free
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PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GOLF INDUSTRY SHOW
MAKING GOOD GREENS OUT OF BAD ONES
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While the complete reconstruction of poorly performing greens may be the best option, for many courses it is simply cost-prohibitive. So, what can be done to "salvage" a bad green? This presentation will outline the most effective options seen and recommended by the Green Section staff. Download The Latest Version of Adobe Reader For Free
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FROM THE GOLF INDUSTRY SHOW
DR. VICTOR GIBEAULT RECEIVES THE GREEN SECTION AWARD
The Green Section Award is presented annually by the USGA to honor those persons who deserve special recognition for distinguished service to golf through their work with turfgrass. The award was presented to Dr. Victor Gibeault on Feb. 8, 2013, at the USGA Green Section Education Conference at the Golf Industry Show in
San Diego, California.
"I am both pleased and honored to have been selected to receive the USGA Green Section Award," said Dr. Gibeault. "Now retired, I have been fortunate to spend my career as a University of California Cooperative Extension specialist, and in that role, I have worked on turfgrass research issues and educational projects and programs. My activities with the golf course industry have been enjoyable, fruitful, and have given me a sense of personal accomplishment, for which I am grateful."
View The History Of The Green Section Award |
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FROM THE GOLF INDUSTRY SHOW
SUPERINTENDENTS GET THEIR FIRST LOOK AT THE NEW STIMPMETER
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David Oatis demonstrates the new Stimpmeter at the Golf Industry Show in San Diego.
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The USGA is proud to announce a newly-released Stimpmeter� designed with greater flexibility and added convenience for testing green speed. On one side of the updated, double-sided Stimpmeter is the standard ball-release notch, or full-length run, for putting greens that have an adequate level surface to measure green speed. This method should be used where possible. For putting surfaces where large level areas are not available, the reverse side of the Stimpmeter features a notch that produces half the ball roll distance. Thus, only half the test area is needed to obtain an accurate measurement
View More Information On The New USGA Stimpmeter
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