The New Penn Pals Family

Seven Solid Performers Are A Step Up In Bentgrass Quality And Performance

The new generation Penn Pals creeping bentgrasses were developed by Dr, Joe Duich from plant selections in Augusta, Georgia, Selections were from the main and par 3 course greens showing dense, upright growth, close cutting height, very fine leaf texture and minimal spiking under high heat and humidity.

As a result, Penn A-1, Penn A-2, Penn A-4, Penn G-1, Penn G-2, Penn G-6 and Seaside II produce a very dense tillered, upright growing, consistently fast, virtually grainless putting green turf that will thrive at a close cutting height, The new Penn Pals are sure to please the most critical superintendent and golfer.

General characteristics of the new Penn Pals™ creeping bentgrass for superior putting greens:

• Fine texture, dense tillering and upright growth for tight, true putting surface that resists spiking and keeps out Poa annua.
• Improved heat and humidity stress tolerance and disease resistance, including dollar spot.
• Deep-rooting for better health, stress tolerance, and vigor through seasonal changes.
• Low mowing and good management is required to maintain the speed and accuracy today's players demand.

Tight, upright growth resists spiking. In cooperative tests with NIKE shoes, steel spikes were compared with alternative types. The new Penn bents indicated less spiking, and held stimpmeter readings of 10', Penn A-1 and Penn G-2 showed the best overall performance in this test. Grown to a higher standard, be assured that the new Penn Pals will not only putt quicker, spike less and repair quickly; but they are grown to higher putting green quality standards by Oregon's most experienced creeping bentgrass producers, If purity standards aren't met, that seed won't be marketed. These standards are:

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