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DOMINANT is a new concept in putting green
turf that is based on the tradition of the
old South German bentgrasses. DOMINANT is
a blend of two of the best creeping bentgrass
varieties available, Providence (SR 1019)
and SR 1020. Planting a blend of superior
bentgrasses will significantly improve the
quality of putting greens.
Traditionally, turf professionals have used
blends of different varieties when planting
Kentucky bluegrasses, perennial ryegrasses,
and fescues to ensure a broad genetic base
that capitalizes on the strengths of the different
varieties. This enables the turf manager to
attain the highest quality turf under varying
management conditions and environmental stresses.
Some of the best putting surfaces in the history
of golf were the old South German bentgrasses
which consisted of mixtures of different varieties
and species of bentgrass that were compatible
in texture and density, and had outstanding
putting quality. DOMINANT takes the benefits
of the old South German bentgrasses a step
further by using the best creeping bentgrass
varieties available on the market today. However,
a blend of any two or three bentgrasses will
not necessarily work. The varieties selected
must have similar color, texture, and aggressiveness
and compliment each others strengths and weaknesses.
Using a Certified blend makes sense. DOMINANT,
which contains the five clone synthetics,
Providence and SR 1020, creates a turf with
a ten parent genetic base. This broad base
will provide a putting surface with increased
resistance to dollar spot, Pythium, and a
wide array of environmental stresses. Providence
creeping bentgrass has shown increased resistance
to dollar spot, while SR 1020 has improved
resistance to Pythium ssp., etc. Providence
was selected from germplasm out of Rhode Island
and shows excellent cold and heat tolerance.
SR 1020 was selected for heat tolerance at
the University of Arizona. This combination
of cold and heat tolerance makes DOMINANT
an excellent choice for areas of the United
States that experience both very cold winters
and very hot summers.
Providence and SR 1020 are very compatible
in a blend; both are vigorous, fine textured,
possess high density, and have a dark green
color. Furthermore, they both have a very
upright growth habit. This results in a putting
surface that is easier to maintain and keep
in ideal condition without the segregation
and high intensity maintenance of some of
the older varieties.
Years of research has resulted in the exceptional
Certified blend of DOMINANT.
DOMINANT is the perfect product for tee and
fairway use whether it's new plantings or
overseeding. In some areas where it is desirable
to include a colonial bentgrass in the blend,
we can add Certified SR 7100. SR 7100 produces
outstanding, attractive turf that does not
thatch or produce false crowns.
DOMINANT is championed by some of the best
professionals in the turfgrass industry.
Armen Suny
- Shadow Creek Golf Club, N. Las Vegas, Nevada:
"DOMINANT'S blend of two exceptional
new bentgrasses finally gives turf managers
the kind of genetic diversity that will perform
from one end of your course to the other.
On that tiny little green with no sun or wind
where your problems are disease, compaction,
and Poa annua to the other side of the course
where that gigantic green is wind swept and
sun baked DOMINANT can handle it. From one
end of the country or the course to the other
DOMINANT can handle it."
Kevin Pryseski
- Cattail Creek Country Club, Glenwood, Maryland:
"After one full growing season, Cattail
Creek's Seed Research turf has the appearance
and playability of a mature established stand.
With DOMINANT bent fairways, the number of
fertilizer and fungicide applications have
been less than anticipated. Even on Cattail's
less than desirable native soils, root mass
and depth have exceeded our expectations."
Dean Graves
- Bethesda Country Club, Bethesda, Maryland:
"Even when my greens get a little hungry,
the DOMINANT holds its color and wear tolerance.
I'm also pleased with the deep rooting and
seedling vigor of the DOMINANT blend."
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