ABSTRACT
Teeing a ball up and putting it in the cup in an efficient manner define a golf hole and thus are the most trafficked and talked about features as well as typically the most expensive areas to maintain on a per-area basis. Although these areas typically compose less than 10% of the total maintained areas of a course, almost 75% of the shots occur on them. As with any management system, developing acceptable agronomic practices for golf areas varies considerably depending on locations, rounds played, rainfall received, green and tee size, clientele demands, budgets, and other factors. This chapter reviews managing most warm- and cool-season grass tees and greens at various intensity levels. Topics covered include growing bentgrass/Poa annua greens in stressful environments and the special agronomic practices necessary for this to successfully occur. In addition, bermudagrass, seashore paspalum, and zoysiagrass greens are discussed along with the cultural practices necessary for each and pest management considerations.
