Horticulture Research Station

Golf Course Putting Green Organic Matter Recycling Study

Authors: Adam Thoms (Iowa State University) , Isaac Mertz (Iowa State University) , Nick Christians (Iowa State University)

Abstract

Putting greens on golf courses are the highest maintenance turfgrass that exists. Creeping bentgrass (Agrostis stolonifera L.) often is used for cool-season putting greens due to the ability of the turfgrass to tolerate a low mowing height and provide a high density turf. Managing organic matter is necessary to maintain a high quality turfgrass at 0.125 in. height of cut that will drain quickly after a rain to resume play.

Keywords:

How to Cite: Thoms, A. , Mertz, I. & Christians, N. (2017) “Golf Course Putting Green Organic Matter Recycling Study”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports. 2016(1).