Two tees were planted side by side with both cultivars so comparison can be made. Both types of Paspalum vaginatum have grown in quickly, and surpassed our expectations. With the increasing pressures of environmental concern being placed upon golf courses, Paspalum vaginatum is a logical choice. Some work still needs to be done as far as putting surfaces, but for tees, fairways and roughs it is an easy choice. Paspalum requires less water, fertilizer and pesticides than other warm season turfgrasses.
Golf courses are always under pressure about their water usage.
Golf courses do use a lot of water, but it is used most efficiently. If golf courses could convert to Paspalum vaginatum all the complaints about water usage would be silenced. Ph.D. Golf Course Management, May 1998, Volume 66, Number 5. Julia F. Morton Morton Collectanea, University of Miami, Coral Gables.