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The Mississippi Turfgrass Association Magazine
WINTER 2017
GOLF COURSE ROUGHSFOR SOUTHEASTERN
NATIVE AREAS
Plus, Highlights from theMSU Turfgrass Research Field Dayand the 2016 Deep South Turf Expo
CONTENTS • The Mississippi Turfgrass Association Magazine
WINTER 2017
FEATURES
9 Upcoming Event — Hospitality Night at
GCSAA Conference,February 8, 2017
10 Golf Course Notes — Native Areas for Southeastern
Golf Course Roughs
15 Recent Events — MSU Turfgrass
Research Field Day andDeep South Turf Expo
DEPARTMENTS
6 From the MTA President
8 News from MTA
18 Calendar of Events
18 Index of Advertisers
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Mississippi Turfgrass is the Mississippi Turfgrass Association magazine. Subscriptionsare complimentary to MTA members. The statements and opinions expressed hereinare those of the individual authors and do not necessarily represent the views ofthe association, its staff, its board of directors, Mississippi Turfgrass, or its editors.Likewise, the appearance of advertisers, or their identifi cation as MTA members, doesnot constitute an endorsement of the products or services featured in any issue ofMississippi Turfgrass. Copyright ©2017 by the Mississippi Turfgrass Association.Mississippi Turfgrass is published quarterly. Subscriptions are complimentary tomembers of MTA. Presorted standard postage is paid at Nashville, TN. Printed in theU.S.A. Reprints and Submissions: MTA allows reprinting of material published here.Permission requests should be directed to MTA. We are not responsible for unsolicitedfreelance manuscripts and photographs. Contact the managing editor for contributioninformation. Advertising: For display and classifi ed advertising rates and insertions,please contact Leading Edge Communications, LLC, 206 Bridge Street, Franklin, TN37064, (615) 790-3718, Fax (615) 794-4524.
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Erick Coomer
efore I begin, I’d like to thank our outgoing president, Paul Welborn, for ajob well done. Paul’s wisdom and professionalism were remarkable duringhis term, and he will continue to be an asset to MTA while he serves on the
board as past president. I hope to continue to achieve goals set by him as your newpresident. Feel free to contact me anytime you have questions or concerns regard-ing our organization.
Thanks to all who attended the Deep South Turf Expo in October. We hadmore than 700 attendees, and most of them had positive comments regarding thisyear’s format. We increased the tradeshow traffi c and vendor satisfaction, whichwere topics of concern the year prior. All of the extracurricular events were a hit,especially the reception at the Biloxi Shucker’s MGM Park. Most importantly,the speakers and education were outstanding. We had more than 30 hours ofeducational programming, nearly 8 hours more than last year.
The board appointed Glenn Lucas to replace Ken Edwards as MTA’s represen-tative on the Deep South Turf Expo committee. A special thanks to Ken for doinga terrifi c job while serving on this committee.
A few dates for upcoming events: the Alumni Hospitality Night at theGolf Industry Show in Orlando on February 8, the Turfgrass Research FieldDay in Starkville on August 22 and next year’s Deep South Turf Expo in Biloxi,November 7–9.
Winter is upon us, but for most of us, the work has just begun. Projects thathave been planned throughout the year are now high on the priority list, like whythat satellite box on hole 14 kept acting crazy all summer. Let’s get things done!
Erick Coomer2017 MTA President
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A ROUND OFAPPLAUSE
FROM THE MTA PRESIDENT
Mississippi Turfgrass AssociationBox 9555MS State, MS 39762Office: (662) 325-0517Fax: (662) 325-2705www.msturfassociation.org
Published by:Leading Edge Communications, LLC206 Bridge StreetFranklin, TN 37064Office: (615) 790-3718Fax: (615) [email protected]
MISSISSIPPI TURFGRASS EDITORJames D. McCurdy, Ph.D.
MTA OFFICERSPRESIDENTErick CoomerThe Bridges Golf Course(228) 860-5292
VICE PRESIDENTDavid LeonTurf & Aquatic Specialties, LLC(601) 529-2458
SECRETARY/TREASURERWayne PhilleyMississippi State University(662) 325-2728
PAST PRESIDENTPaul WelbornLawn and Pest Solutions(662) 316-1347
ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARYLinda WellsMississippi State UniversityBox 9555MS State, MS 39762Office: (662) 325-0517Cell: (662) [email protected]
DIRECTORSJay CoalterCastlewoods Country Club(601) 317-1641
Dan CrumptonOasis Sod Farms(662) 621-2040
Keair EdwardsCity of Gulfport(228) 861-5641
Al Osteen(601) 214-9907
Jeremy TateTate’s Turf LLC(662) 209-0023
Reuben WedgeworthAgri-AFCPurvis, MS(601) 498-0750
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NEWS FROM MTA
Meet YOUR NEWLEADERS for 2017
PRESIDENTErick CoomerThe Bridges Golf Course711 Hollywood Blvd.Bay St. Louis, MS 39520(228) [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENTDavid LeonTurf & Aquatic Specialties, LLCP.O. Box 1797Ridgeland, MS 39158(601) [email protected]
SECRETARY/TREASURERWayne PhilleyMississippi State UniversityBox 9555MS State, MS 39762(662) 325-2728 (offi ce)(662) 312-5701 (cell)[email protected]
PAST PRESIDENTPaul WelbornLawn and Pest SolutionsP. O. Box 1146New Albany, MS 39565(662) [email protected]
ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARYLinda WellsMississippi State UniversityBox 9555MS State, MS 39762(662) 325-0517 (offi ce)(662) 769-7558 (cell)[email protected]
DIRECTORS
Jay CoalterCastlewoods Country Club1003 Cumberland DriveBrandon, MS 39047(601) [email protected]
Dan CrumptonOasis Sod FarmsP.O. Box 2020Clarksdale, MS 38614(662) [email protected]
Keair EdwardsCity of Gulfport114 Reservation DriveGulfport, MS 39503(228) [email protected]
Al Osteen104 East Hill DriveMadison, MS 39110(601) [email protected]
Jeremy TateTate’s Turf LLC6477 Morgan Town RdSturgis, MS 39769(662) 209-0023tatesturfl [email protected]
Reuben WedgeworthAgri-AFC203 Wisteria Drive,Hattiesburg, MS 39401(601) [email protected]
EX-OFFICIO EDUCATIONAL ADVISORJay McCurdy, Ph.D.Assistant Professor & MSU Turf Extension SpecialistMSUBox 9555Mississippi State, MS 39762(662) [email protected]
On October 11, during the MTA Annual Business Meeting at the Deep South Turf Expo in Biloxi, MS,the following offi cers and directors were elected to lead the association in 2017.
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Wednesday, February 8, 2017 • 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Miller’s Ale House • 8963 International Drive • Orlando, FL
Located near the Orange County Convention Center
Catch up with all your peers and classmates!Hosted By MSU ALUMNI • LMGCSA • AGCSA • GCGCSAAppetizers & Cash Bar • RSVP by January 27, 2017
GCSAA Conference & GIS
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GOLF COURSE NOTES
olf’s modern focus on environ-mental and economic sustaina-bility has led to increased interest
in native systems. Within Mississippiand the larger southeastern region, it isimportant to think about native areasin three overlapping “structures.”1. The native grass rough: with its
wispy grasses and forbs, this area ismaintained yearly by mowing andmay still be correctly called rough.
2. Woodland margins: this slightly morediverse and less playable area couldbe either in or out of play, depend-ing upon time of year and groundcover. In this structure, a player hasa low likelihood of cleanly striking aball with a club.
3. Native woodland: the most native,whether mixed savannah or densehardwood, this area excludes playalmost entirely.Native areas can be composed of any
of the described structures. Dependingupon course design and characteristics,native systems may reduce inputs, suchas fertilizers and fuel. Native areas alsoincrease “ecosystem services,” whetherby providing rich and biodiverse habi-tats for wildlife and native fl ora orby providing nutrient- and sediment-retention zones that protect wetlands.
When installing native areas, a golfcourse architect’s guidance is recom-mended but is by no means necessary.
Truthfully, in some instances, we haveseen golf course architects lose sight ofwhat is meant by native and what isactually possible agronomically. Someof the folks most familiar with the ideasand concepts are superintendents.
Two or three plant types dominate“in-play” native structures. Grassestypically predominate, but broadleafforbs, as well as sedges and rushes, arealso an integral part of a healthy eco-system. The priority of this article isto discuss native-grass roughs. In thefuture, we will discuss the inclusionof forbs (broadleaf plants) for polli-nator habitat.
Tall grass roughsMany American golfers and superin-tendents are familiar with the look offi ne fescue roughs on links-style courses,such as Chamber’s Bay or Oakmont.Unfortunately, fescues often fail topersist in the mid to coastal South-east and are rarely “low maintenance.”Furthermore, fescues are not native.
Regardless, tall grass roughs makesense for southeastern golf courses.After several seasons, most nativegrasses achieve a dense stand that sup-presses annual weeds, such as crabgrassand goosegrass. They respond favor-ably to periodic mowing and prescribedburning and are beautiful additions toexisting courses.
Despite the availability of manysuitable native grasses, superintendentsare not familiar with their characteris-tics and use patterns. Too often, theyrely solely upon switchgrass (Panicumvirgatum), which is readily availableand often discussed. Unfortunately,switchgrass is less playable than manyother native grasses, and it overwhelmsnative areas with its growth. In nativeprairies, switchgrass is found in asso-ciation with numerous other impor-tant native grasses, including big andlittle bluestem, and indiangrass, aswell as common forbs. These nativegrass “swards” are complex ecosystemsthat should be planted as polycultures,rather than as single monoculturegrass stands.
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By Jay McCurdy, Ph.D., Assistant Professor; Brian Baldwin, Ph.D., Professor;and Michael Richard, Extension Associate; Mississippi State University
GOLF COURSE ROUGHSFOR SOUTHEASTERNNATIVE AREAS
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Native plants to considerfor certain scenarios
Winter green coverSeveral native grasses used to achievea natural, albeit less playable rough,include those that are less dense thantall fescue but more or less mimic itsheight and texture. For example, all ofthe Elymus species mentioned hereinwould fi t that description. These wouldbe planted in conjunction with otherwarm-season grasses that follow:• Southeastern wildrye (Elymus
glabrifl orus) — needs full sun.• Virginia wildrye (Elymus virginicus)
— does well in partial shade.• Riverbank wildrye (Elymus riparius)
— does well along creeks and rivers.
• Bottlebrush grass (Hystrics species)— a woodland-edge species that doeswell under deciduous trees.
Shade• Beaked Panicum (Panicum anceps) —
prefers moist areas but sandy soils.Grows best in ~30% shade. Shouldbe planted in fall.
• Toothache grass (Cteniumaromaticum) — understory for pines,especially longleaf pine.
• Indiangrass (Sorghastrum nutans) —good in both sun and shade. Likessandier soils, but not a necessity. Canreach 8' to 10' in height.
• Longspike tridens/greasegrass (Tridensstrictus) — moderately tolerant ofburning. Reasonable forage.
• Cedar sedge (Carex planostachys) —
tolerates deep shade. Grows undercedars and deciduous trees.
• Upland switchgrass (Panicumvirginicum) — the shorter and lessrobust of the switchgrass types.
• Oatgrasses (Chasmanthiumlatifolium, C. sessilforum, C. laxum)— all excellent candidates for under-story. Indian woodoat (C. latifolium)is widespread in the market.
Wet or poorly drained soils• Lowland switchgrass (Panicum
virginicum) — the more robust ofthe two switchgrass types. Toleratesstanding water.
• Spartina [AKA cordgrasses; espe-cially prairie cordgrass] (S. pectinata)— some southern types are knownbut not widely propagated.
Mixed native-grass rough at the Preserve GolfCourse in Vancleave, MS. Contains Spartina spp.,bushy bluestem, wiregrass and broomsedge.
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• Palmetto palm (Sabal palmetto) —there are shorter-stature examplesavailable for use near streams andlow-lying areas.
• Hardy sugarcane (AKA Silverplume grass; either Saccharumalopecuroidum or S. giganteum) —very tolerant of wet areas.
• Virginia, siverbank or southeasternwildrye (Elymus species)
Sun• Purple muhlygrass (Muhlenbergia
capillaris) — also called southernsweetgrass.
• Lowland switchgrass (Panicum
virginicum) — the more robust ofthe two switchgrass types.
• Upland switchgrass (Panicumvirginicum) — the shorter and lessrobust of the switchgrass types.
• Big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii)— very slow to establish. May requiretransplanting seedlings and allowingto establish over time.
• Indiangrass (Sorghastrum nutans) —good in both sun and shade. Likessandier soils but not a necessity. Canreach 8' to 10' in height.
• Purple Top (Tridens fl avus) — tolerantof rocky soils as well as fertile areas.
General use• Little bluestem (Schizachyrium
scoparium) — prefers pH 7 or higher.Will tolerate fl ooding but needs well-drained soil.
• Bushy bluestem (Andropogonglomeratus) — has large fl uffy infl o-rescence and is common in most openfi elds of the Southeast.
• Broomsedge (Andropogon virginicus)— prefers acidic soils. Establish earlyin the spring. May take three or moreyears to fully cover.
• Wiregrass (Aristada species) — thereare many species native to the South-east. Fire adapted. Tolerates mod-erate shade.
• Prairie dropseed (Sporobolusheterolepis) — not very common inthe South, but planted along inter-states in AL and GA. A bunch-forming grass.
Keys for establishmentVegetation control prior to tillage iscritical. Multiple applications of non-selective herbicides, sometimes a fullyear in advance, is necessary to controlweeds like torpedograss, cogongrassand bermudagrass prior to seeding.
Fall or “dormant” seeding imitatesnatural re-seeding. Seed to soil contactoccurs through natural moisture andfrost action, which also leads to natural
This mixed native area contains both grasses andforbs at the Preserve Golf Course in Vancleave, MS.Grasses include big and little bluestem, broomsedge,toothache grass and wiregrass.
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Imazapic (Plateau) is safe on manyestablished warm-season native grassesbut will suppress or control cool-sea-son natives. Sulfosulfuron (Outrider)is also safe on a broad range of estab-lished native grasses, including: big,little and bushy bluestem; blue and side
oats grama; buffalograss; indiangrass;lovegrass; and switchgrass.
Broadleaf weed control is fairlystraightforward, with most pyridineherbicides being safe for use, includingclopyralid and triclopyr. Non-selectiveherbicides, like Roundup (glyphosate),
stratifi cation of seed. When fall seed-ing warm-season species, germinationdoesn’t occur until spring. On the otherhand, when spring seeding cool-seasonspecies, germination occurs soon afterseeding. Warm-season species germinatewithin around three weeks after springseeding, but they can also be planted inthe fall. Spring seeding requires incor-poration of the seed into the soil, sincefrost heaving and winter rains are nolonger ensuring seed to soil contact.Spring seeding requires irrigation indrier months.
The best way to plant native seed isby using a “native seed drill,” a type ofdrill with multiple seed boxes. Use atleast one for fl uffy grass seed and othersfor larger seed. A native seed drill canbe used to plant native grasses as wellas forbs without the need for tillage.The ideal seeding depth is 1/4" and nomore than 1/2" of an inch. Drop seedersand broadcast seeders may also be usedbut require more aggressive tillage andsoil preparation prior to seeding.
After seeding, it may be necessary touse a roller-harrow or roller to ensureproper seed-to-soil contact. Hydro-seeding is also an option on slopes andsurfaces that cannot be aggressivelytilled or worked. When using methodsother than a native seed drill, it may benecessary to increase seeding rates by25% to 50% in order to compensatefor seed loss.
Mowing and burningNative warm-season grasses naturallydisseminate their seeds during the falland winter of the year. Mowing shouldtherefore occur to coincide with thisprocess, during the winter or earlyspring, if necessary.
Cool-season grasses disseminate theirseeds during the summer. Ideally, thiswould be the time to mow; however,this may preference cool-season species.The recommended mowing height formost natives is no less than 8".
Weed controlFor grassy weed control withinnative-grass areas, options are limited.
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can be used only as spot treatmentsbut, in some instances, can be used ondormant warm-season grasses.
Ongoing research at MississippiState University seeks chemical controloptions within native warm-season
grass roughs. We are currently evalu-ating several preemergence herbicideoptions for safety in tall grass roughs;many of these herbicides are alreadycommonly used on golf course fair-ways and should be easily adaptable
An example of rough that is soon to be convertedto native grasses and forbs at the Reunion Golf andCountry Club in Madison, MS.
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to out-of-play scenarios. In fact, onceestablished, preemergence herbicides,such as prodiamine (Barricade) andpendimethalin (Pendulum), are safe touse but could potentially decrease nat-ural propagation of native grass seed.
SummaryWe hope this article sparks interestin native landscapes and reinforcesthe benefi ts that managed ecosystems,such as golf courses, can have. If youare considering including native-grassroughs, there are numerous resourcesonline. For larger projects, we suggestcontacting reputable seed companiesthat support their products. Start bysearching the internet or speaking withthe authors. ❖
MSU TURFGRASS RESEARCH FIELD DAY, AUGUST 23, 2016Rodney Foil Plant Science Research Center • Starkville, MS
By Jay McCurdy, Ph.D., Assistant Extension Professor and Weed Scientist,Mississippi State University
hanks so much to those who sponsored or attended our 2016 TurfgrassResearch Field Day. Our expo was made possible by more than 28 vendorsand sponsors. The fi eld tours and presentations were superb, with almost
230 in attendance. Special thanks to Mrs. Linda Wells and Mrs. Kathy Johnson,who both helped arrange things like the event shirts, lunch and registration. Thankyou also to Jason Ruffi n and Wayne Langford for your hard work maintaining ourfacility. Thanks to Sarah Buckleitner for the wonderful photos.
Next year’s event will be held on August 22 at the same Starkville location. ❖
THANK YOU TO OUR FIELD DAY 2016 SPONSORSGOLD
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RECENT EVENT
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR AWARD WINNERS! (Shown below with 2016 MTA President Paul Welborn.)
THE DEEP SOUTH TURF EXPO,Held October 11–13, 2016, WAS A GREAT SUCCESS!
Bud Thigpen Distinguished Service AwardWayne Philley
Mississippi State University
Outstanding Turf ProfessionalAl Osteen
Annandale Golf Club (retired)
MTA Honorary MembershipHarry CollinsTotal Lawn Care
MTA SCHOLARSHIPS ($500 EACH)
Andrew VasserEast Mississippi Community College
Dequincy HughesHinds Community College
Austin SmithMississippi State University
Matthew TurnerMississippi State University
A bright, clean tradeshow full of exhibitorswas a highlight of the event.
A gorgeous day greeted families on the SchoonerCruise mid-day on Wednesday.
Tuesday evening’s activities featured a softball gameat MGM’s Park, home to the Biloxi Shuckers, with
competing teams from AQUA-AID and Regal Chemical.
Two of the winners of trap and skeet tournament,held again this year at the Coastal Rifl e and Pistol Club, included Justin Murray (left) and Randy Mangum (right).
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JANUARY 24–27STMA Conferenceand ExhibitionOrlando, FL
FEBRUARY 4–9Golf Industry ShowOrange Co. Convention Ctr.Orlando, FL
FEBRUARY 20–23TPI International EducationConference & Field Day(Turfgrass Producers Intl.)Saddlebrook ResortTampa, Florida
JUNE2017 YardDawg ClassicLocation TBA
AUGUST 22Mississippi State TurfgrassResearch Field DayRodney Foil Plant Science Research CenterStarkville, MS
NOVEMBER 7–9Deep South Turf ExpoMississippi Coast Coliseum & Conference CenterBiloxi, MS
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