| The game’s powers that be are now endorsing “firm and fast,” along with “brown is the new green,” on the golf course as noble ways to protect, preserve and promote the game. I fully support reducing chemistry and excessive irrigation to enhance playing conditions and environmental quality. However, I think there is likely much more to attaining firm and fast conditions than less water and more sand top dressing. Firm and fast conditions don’t happen overnight. You and your committee members must understand the costs of achieving this goal:
Editor's note: For more on the fast-and-firm debate, check out Tim's column in GCI's June issue. |
