Abstract
The author is carrying out a series of experiments on the establishment of turf by the intro-duction of turf grasses adaptable to cool regions.
This report is concerned in the establishment of golf course turf and is summarized as follows;
1. The application of decomposed manure as organic fertilizer is effective in making good turf.
2. Much attention should be payed to the preparation of the seed bed, particularly necessary for early open and no-touch play.
3. As proper fertilization based on soil analysis is responsible for the growth of the upper and underground parts of turf grasses, the kinds and amounts of chemical fertilizers to be applied should be determined scientifically.
4. The seed mixture consisting of adaptable varieties having high purity must be selected for rough, fairway and green, respectively.
5. The property of sand to be used for surface soil especially for the green often influences the quality of turf.
6. A favorable course similar to Zoysia turf could be established and maintained by proper layout and rational management.
7. Serious consideration was directed to management with a minimum use of manpower.
The newly established golf course is owned by Obihiro International Country Club and was constructed by adopting the results of the basic research on turf grass being carried out at Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine. The author is expecting that further researches on turf grass adaptable in cool regions ill enable to maintain courses in better condition.
