1. TURF QUALITY

2. Turfgrass
Grass plants that tolerate mowing and traffic

3. TURF QUALITY Visual characteristics Density
Number of shoots per unit area
Varies with type of grass and cultural practice

4. TURF QUALITY Visual characteristics Texture Leaf blade width
Fine versus coarse
Not appealing when mixed
Finer texture related to higher density

5. TURF QUALITY Visual characteristics Color
Darker green seems more appealing
Mowing quality
Fertilizer
Species

6. TURF QUALITY Visual characteristics Uniformity Even appearance of turf
Color, texture, density, height, evenness

7. TURF QUALITY Visual characteristics Smoothness
Roll of ball on golf green
Stimpmeter

8. TURF QUALITY Functional characteristics Rigidity
Resistance to compression
Wear resistance to traffic
Softness on bare feet

9. TURF QUALITY Functional characteristics Elasticity
Leaves spring back after compression
Water stress indicated by low elasticity

10. TURF QUALITY Functional characteristics Resiliency
Capacity to absorb shock
Athletic fields
Due to shoots, roots, and thatch

11. TURF QUALITY Functional characteristics Yield
Clippings removed by mowing
Indication of growth
Excessive yield can reduce root growth and increase thatch

12. TURF QUALITY Functional characteristics Recuperative capacity
Ability to recover from damage by disease, insect, traffic…