Paspalum greens to Bermuda greens Cancel The title field is required!

1. Dennis Ingram

   

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   12/1/2016 12:12 PM

   Good afternoon. Seeking information from industry professionals that have converted from Paspalum putting surfaces to Bermuda putting surfaces. Looking for main reasons you converted, methodology, results and are you/can you, be successful in keeping the Paspalum out of the new surfaces? Thanks in advance for the replies.
   
   Regards

   
   
   
   
2. Michael Hummel

   

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   12/2/2016 11:12 AM

   Dennis:
   
   When I see a question like this I wonder why would someone want to convert? Paspalum makes a great putting surface especially the newest cultivars such as platinum. It is tricky to keep "fast" in environments with high heat/moisture because the plant is succulent. Furthermore , if the site is affected by salt, I try to find other means to resolve.
   Looking at this newest zoysia L1-F on a green surface recently would certainly be of interest if the marching orders were to convert.

   
   
   
   
3. Stephen Okula

   

   3 posts
   
   12/8/2016 4:12 AM

   Hi Dennis,
   
   I would be intrerested to know why one would want to go from paspalum to bermuda, I've heard of numerous conversions the other way.

   
   
   
   
4. Dennis Ingram

   

   5 posts
   
   12/15/2016 12:12 PM

   For member satisfaction and tournament improvements. Members want/demand and TOUR players want firmer and faster conditions on a year round basis. Paspalum will not provide those year round conditions.

   
   
   
   
5. Stephen Okula

   

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   12/19/2016 4:12 AM

   Dennis,
   
   Could you please elaborate on that?
   
   I assume that you're talking about sites without salt issues.
   
   In what region and what season is it that ultra-dwarfs out-perform paspalum greens?

   
   
   
   
6. Michael Rogers

   

   2 posts
   
   12/21/2016 4:12 AM

   Hello,
   
   My initial thoughts were a comparison of overseeding and transition in a particular zone.
   
   Un saludo Michael
   
   Marbella Golf Country Club