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Selecting appropriate sand-cap depths Posted on 05 Jun 2019 in the Research categories.

Poor drainage is a major concern for golf course superintendents. It can restrict play, which reduces income, potentially having a long-term negative financial impact on a course. Drainage problems are Read more»

Sand-capping depth based on moisture retention curves Posted on 12 Nov 2018 in the Featured & Research categories.

Sand capping is done on golf course fairways and sports fields that drain poorly in an attempt to allow play to resume quickly after rainfall. Sand capping involves applying a Read more»