Tall fescue has been emerging in popularity over the last several decades. In more recent years its role as a drought resistant, lower maintenance turf has played a big part in the use of this species. We've witnessed the expansion of tall fescue north to Minnesota and south as far as Texas, and for good reason. Improved turf-type varieties of tall fescue exhibit a resilience unsurpassed by many other turfgrasses in a multitude of environments. In this 60-minute webinar presented by the Oregon Tall Fescue Commission, Sam Bauer discusses the opportunities and limitations of tall fescue as a turf for golf courses. Listen in to get tips on using this turf type at your facility.
Original presentation date: Apr. 6, 2021
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About the Instructor
Sam Bauer is an agronomist with Ramy Turf Seed in St. Paul, Minnesota. He received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Minnesota. He has worked on golf courses in Wisconsin, Colorado, Minnesota, Florida and Hong Kong. For the 2008 Beijing Olympics, he led a team that converted a Hong Kong golf course into an equestrian cross-country course and then reconverted it to a golf course. In his role as an agronomist, Bauer educates clients on practical strategies to improve the performance of turfgrass on golf courses, sports fields, grounds, and lawns.
