Purchasing green covers requires a large financial investment and we are confident an informed decision will lead you to GreenGuard. To assist you in making an informed decision, we have included links to various research performed on golf green covers.

The GreenGuard turf cover was designed to provide golf course owners with a product that is long lasting, durable, water and air permeable and affordable.

In designing GreenGuard, we looked at the properties of existing winter covers and tried to improve each aspect. Below we highlight each article and provide links to the available research.

PERMEABLE VS. IMPERMEABLE

This is the one question where almost everyone agrees. A permeable cover yields better results than an impermeable one.

Golf Course Management – September 2007. To read the full article, click on GCM

Golf Course Management – August 2007. To read the full article, click on GCM2

– Rain covers (non-permeable) resulted in the lowest turf-quality ratings.

Prevention and Control of Desiccation on Golf Greens – Watson. To read the full article, click on Desiccation

– Desiccation is especially critical when the soil has a low moisture content.

Winter Turf Covers – Powell. To read the full article, click on Permeable

– Covers should be permeable to air and water.

COVER COLOR

Several opinons on this one. Golf Course Management – August 2007. To read the full article, click on GCM2

The Effect of Tarp Color and Cover Material on Poa Pratensis (Kentucky Bluegrass) Growth – Minner et al. To read the full article, click on Tarp Color

Winter Turf Covers – Powell. To read the full article, click on Permeable

Fabric color has not been proven important relative to winter protection. However, if Bermuda is overseeded with perennial ryegrass and the overseeding is intended for spring use, maximum light penetration is important. If not overseeded, dark covers that reduce light penetration are preferable to reduce weed germination and establishment.

ULTRADWARF BERMUDAGRASS

Great article on the importance of winter covers to bermudagrass. To read the full article, click on Bermudagrass