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Numerical notes from Nikanti GC
I spent a morning with Brad Revill at Nikanti GC last month. I wanted to see the course, get some measurements, see the clipping volume measurement, and talk about turf management with Brad.
Micah Woods
Last updated on 2021-04-12
5 min read
Surface hardness of eight grass species on putting greens
Yesterday I wrote about tools used to measure surface hardness. I’ve used all of those tools, and I prefer the golf course firmness tester from SDI (a 500 g Clegg impact tester with a domed head) for its ease of use and reliability.
Micah Woods
Last updated on 2021-04-13
1 min read
Four tools to measure surface hardness
There are various tools available to measure surface firmness, or surface hardness, of turfgrass. For golf course putting greens, I’ve used four different tools, and my preferred method is the golf course firmness tester from SDI.
Micah Woods
Last updated on 2022-05-16
3 min read
Ball bounce on greens after 7 days of rain
I’ve been at Keya Golf Club for the KBC Augusta tournament this week. Yesterday afternoon I watched some shots during the first practice round, and took a few videos of ball reaction on the greens.
Micah Woods
Last updated on 2022-05-16
2 min read
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