Turfgrass management is a science. Science is supported by research. Research yields advances in all technologies. This spring, two University of Wisconsin – Madison professors began performing a research trial on our #7 fairway. The researchers ultimately want to learn more information about how non-chemical practices can reduce the spread of annual bluegrass. Specifically, they wish to document the individual and possibly synergistic effects of nitrogen, water, and iron management on the invasion (or elimination) or annual bluegrass.
Due to our recent re-grassing to bentgrass and our desire to reduce and limit Poa annua in our playing surfaces, OGC was a perfect candidate to participate. Westmoor Country Club will also be participating in the similar fairway trial. The O.J. Noer Turfgrass Research Center near Madison will conduct another trial on putting green turf.
As with all research trials, results can only be analyzed after data has been collected for multiple years. It’ll be difficult to remain patient, but I’m excited OGC has been able to participate.
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