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1. Dustin Elwood

   

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   3/26/2014 4:03 PM

   For those with experience on Champion bermuda greens in the transition zone, what are your winter management practices? What are your practices as far as covering/not covering greens? What are your practices as far as winter play with respect to frost, freeze, etc?
   
   Thanks,
   
   Cody Elwood
   Norman, Oklahoma

   
   
   
   
2. John Quezada

   

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   3/28/2014 11:03 AM

   Cody. Im here in East Texas with Champion (18 year old greens). We have never covered these greens. I believe in wateing a couple days before a severe cold spell . If not getting above freezing for a couple day, I will also water them lightly to insulate them. We have done this for years here. Our greens right now are 100% covered. I also believe in sanding the winter months.

   
   
   
   
3. Andy Scott

   

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   3/28/2014 5:03 PM

   I have Champion installed 2007. For me it was the toughest Winter in a long time. We experienced lows of 3 degrees and by weeks end highs of 60. We have covered a total of 30 nights since Thanksgiving, hopefully we are done for the year! I agree with John, don't allow them to dry out. Usually I will water before we cover just to keep a little moisture in them. I raise the HOC to .165", mow 1-2 times a week, roll 2-3 days a week and stay on top of fungicides. No sand for me. I have really good coverage and only a few areas of concern--shade issues. I have begun lowering my HOC now weekly and will begin topdressing soon as well. I am just south of Atlanta

   
   
   
   
4. John Flinchbaugh

   

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   4/4/2014 5:04 AM

   Andy,
   
   How much play do you get in the winter?

   
   
   
   
5. Andy Scott

   

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   4/4/2014 6:04 AM

   John,
   Very little play during the winter, especially this winter.