EDITORIALS
Superintendents investigate effect of mower type on green speed
Golf Course Management - September 2003Thom Nikolai, Ph.D.
Presents a study conducted to "help superintendents better communicate to their membership that mowing height is not the only factor that determines green speed." Details methods and materials used in the study.
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Going for the Gold with Bermudagrass Greens: Part II
USGA Green Section Record - November/December 2000John H. Foy
While the basics remain the same, tools have become available to help "fine-tune" the conditioning of bermudagrass putting surfaces.
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More Light on Lightweight Rolling
USGA Green Section Record - January/February 2002Thomas A. Nikolai
Research is shedding light on rolling as a season-long maintenance practice.
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Putting Surface Pace
USGA Green Section Record - July/August 2003Keith Happ
Some factors can be controlled; others cannot. Are you prioritizing properly?
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Making Friends and Influencing Golfers
USGA Green Section Record - July/August 2004Chris Hartwiger
Golfers' expectations are shaped by someone; why shouldn't it be you?
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Where is Green Speed Taking the Game?
USGA Green Section Record - May/June 2005Matt Nelson and Larry Gilhuly
Are ultra-fast putting greens threatening to ruin the game we love?
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Effects of mowing and PGRs on ball roll distance
Golf Course Management Magazine - December 2004Patrick McCullough, M.S.; Haibo Liu, Ph.D.; and Bert McCarty, Ph.D.
With plant growth regulators and rolling, it may be possible to reduce mowing frequency and still maintain ball roll distance.
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Rollin', rollin', rollin'
Golf Course Management Magazine - April 2004Thomas A. Nikolai, Ph.D.
Lightweight rollers can be used frequently to enhance putting green speed.
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When It Comes to Green Speed: Ne Specific!
The Grass Roots - July/August 2005Larry Gilhuly
If you are faced with an ever-increasing demand for green speed, be specific to provide positive results for your golfers and your turf.
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Golfers perception of green speed
The Perfect Lie - August 2003Roch Gaussoin Ph.D.
You mow shorter, decrease your N applications, double cut and roll, and golfers are still complaining that your greens are too slow!
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How do they do that?
Golf Journal - July 2002Golfers talk about the speed of greens in numerical terms, but how are those figures determined?
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Putting green speed: Variables and Consequences
The Grass Roots - January/February 2002Dr. Wayne R. Kussow
Seven years observations made in a long-term study entitled "Performance Driven Putting Green Management Systems" provide the basis for this article.
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Speed Can Kill
GreenMaster - October 2001Dean Baker
Green speeds have become a hot topic - so much so that a superintendent's reputation or job cold be on the line.
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Tru-Turf smoothes path to the Open
Greenkeeping - July 2010The Tru-Turf Roller is playing a vital role in preparations for the Open, held at the home of golf, St Andrews Links.
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High-Frequency Light Weight Rolling Affects Putting Green Speed and Quality
Arkansas Turfgrass Report 2008Jay Richards, Doug Karcher, Thom Nikolai, Mike Richardson, Aaron Patton & Josh Summerford
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