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Golf green construction

Quiz by Mark Burchell

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  • Q1
    What is a common material used for constructing golf greens?
    Bentgrass
    Fescue
    Ryegrass
    Bluegrass
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following is an important consideration when constructing a golf green?
    Carpet quality
    Proper drainage
    Playground equipment
    Paint color
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the purpose of sand in golf green construction?
    Fertilizing the grass
    Aiding in golf ball visibility
    Improving drainage
    Adding color
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the role of a subsoil drainage system in golf green construction?
    Enhancing grass growth
    Providing shade
    Attracting wildlife
    Preventing water accumulation
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the ideal slope percentage for a challenging golf green?
    10-15%
    6-9%
    2-5%
    0-1%
    30s
  • Q6
    What type of soil is commonly used in constructing golf greens?
    Silty soil
    Clay soil
    USGA sand-based soil
    Peat soil
    30s
  • Q7
    Why is it important to compact the soil before sod installation on a golf green?
    To ensure a stable surface for play
    To increase water retention
    To speed up grass growth
    To attract more wildlife
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the purpose of a collar in golf green construction?
    To mark the center of the green
    To separate the green from the fairway
    To provide a resting area for golfers
    To hold golf flagsticks
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the purpose of a sand bunker in golf course design?
    To add strategic challenge
    To plant flowers
    To provide seating areas
    To attract birds
    30s
  • Q10
    What is a common type of irrigation system used for maintaining golf greens?
    Flood irrigation
    Automatic sprinkler system
    Hand watering
    Drip irrigation
    30s
  • Q11
    What is a typical layer found in the construction of a golf green?
    Concrete slab
    Gravel layer
    Rootzone mix
    Rubber mulch
    30s
  • Q12
    What is the purpose of sand topdressing on a golf green?
    To reduce the green's playability
    To improve surface smoothness and firmness
    To increase the grass height
    To add color contrast to the green
    30s
  • Q13
    What is a common method used to maintain consistent green speed on a golf course?
    Increasing water irrigation
    Adding extra fertilizer
    Reducing mowing frequency
    Rolling the greens
    30s
  • Q14
    What is a typical slope range for a well-designed golf green?
    12-15%
    1-3%
    8-10%
    5-7%
    30s
  • Q15
    What is the purpose of aeration on a golf green?
    To relieve soil compaction and promote healthy root growth
    To reduce the green's playability
    To add extra nutrients to the soil
    To increase surface smoothness
    30s

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