Evaluation of Green Turf Colorants on Putting Greens

摘要

Turf managers in the southeastern United States have traditionally overseeded dormant bermudagrass putting greens to maintain golfer acceptance during the winter months. The spring transition from overseeded grasses to bermudagrass is often problematic due to drought resistant cool-season grass varieties and extended cool and wet conditions in late spring. Applying a colorant to dormant bermudagrass putting greens provides an alternative to overseeding, while still providing an attractive, playable putting surface.