Groundskeeping Journal Issue 21 2024 | Page 44

A a previous site , Golf Courses Manager Darren
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Using Attraxor for growth regulation and Poa annua management

fter using Attraxor at
A a previous site , Golf Courses Manager Darren
McLaughlan knew well the benefits it would bring – which is why he has been using it on the course at Trump Turnberry in Ayrshire , Scotland , for a full season .
Darren said : “ I have been using Attraxor now for three years at a previous site , so I was keen to introduce it to the greens at Trump Turnberry . We have used it for growth regulation and to manage Poa annua seedheads , to improve ground smoothness and playability .”
Trump Turnberry is a worldrenowned bucket list golf destination . Home to the famous Ailsa course and host of four Open Championships , the resort consists of two 18-hole courses and one 9-hole course . The legendary 7,489-yard , par-71 Ailsa course is known for its tough
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