GOLF COURSES in the Dominican Republic , Coore & Crenshaw eventually selected Pure Dynasty , the world ’ s only seeded seashore paspalum currently on the market . Pure Dynasty has been used on many important courses around the world , including Marco Simone in Italy , the venue of the 2023 Ryder Cup , as well as regular professional tour hosts Royal Greens in Saudi Arabia , Mont Choisy and La Réserve in Mauritius . Just a few hundred miles away across the Caribbean Sea , the iconic Casa de Campo course in the Dominican Republic is currently being renovated using Pure Dynasty .
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Pure Dynasty is the result of 25-plus years of plant breeding and testing work to produce a blend of varieties that provide improved disease resistance and overall turf performance .
“ Paspalum was a natural choice here because of the course ’ s proximity to the sea , the salt spray and the natural buildup of salts in the soil ,” says Coore .
“ Atlas Turf and Pure Seed are proud to have Pure Dynasty featured on this phenomenal golf course ,” says Atlas Turf president John Holmes . “ Where else could the extreme salt tolerance , resistance to heat and disease , and versatile playability of one turfgrass be challenged so magnificently ?” Pure Seed president Crystal Rose-Fricker says : “ Pure Dynasty is the result of 25-plus years of plant breeding and testing work to produce a blend of varieties that provide improved disease resistance and overall turf performance .”
The fact that Pure Dynasty is the only seashore paspalum strain available as a seeded product was also crucial , as Saint Lucia prohibits the importation of vegetative material , making sprigging or sodding impossible . Importantly , the entire course , including the greens , uses the same grass , a decision which Di Giorgio says is working out well and reduces maintenance costs . “ Ben Crenshaw , one of the greatest putters ever to play , told me the greens were rolling well , which was a nice compliment .”
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