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Australia Stadium, Newcastle, NSW. |
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In
2003 as Curator at EnergyAustralia Stadium (Newcastle),
I could foresee that the ground was nearing the time
for a reconstruction, proactively I began researching
turf species for a reconstruction. I decided to trial
a number of potential turf species that would be suitable
for the stadium. The turf species used in the trial
were Cynodon dactylon ‘Conquest’, Cynodon
dactylon ‘Legends’ and Paspalum vaginatum
‘Sea Isle’.
Although the ‘Sea Isle’ had the best colour,
it was ‘Conquest’ that was far superior
to the other trial species. The aggressive nature of
the ‘Conquest’ saw it literary grow over
its competitors, with at least twice the growth rate.
After extensive wear its recovery rate was the fastest
and with its excellent rhizome, stolon and root structure
I confidentially decided that ‘Conquest’
was the most suited for my needs.
In December 2004 with the help of Geoff Hatton, from
Manoeuvre Mow I chaffed the stadium surface with ‘Conquest’.
Six weeks after planting, a stolon was 500mm in length,
extraordinary considering that there was no foliage
growth in the first two weeks. The surface was playable
after 8 weeks.
In late June 2005 the ‘Conquest’ is still
quite active for couch (considering the time of year)
with shoots and white roots still appearing out of the
nodes. This will allow for easy removal of the rye grass
and re-establishing the ‘Conquest’ to a
mono strain in spring, earlier then usual.
Due to the favourable characteristics of ‘Conquest’
that is, its aggressive nature and the reduced dormancy
period. I have no hesitation in recommending this brilliant
couch to other greenkeepers.
Grant
Maule
Curator
EnergyAustralia Stadium
Newcastle, NSW.
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| Parramatta
Stadium |
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"Being
one of the first places where Conquest Couch was trialled,
I have found the couch to be extremely hard wearing.
We have placed it in sections of our main oval, as
well as in front of our main ticket box where it has
survived, where other couches have struggled. I believe
that Conquest Couch will be the leader in the market
when it comes to requiring a turf that is quick to
establish, had good colour retention and recovers
well from damage."
Graeme
Logan - Superintendent
Parramatta Stadium
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| Killara
Golf Club |
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"During
December 2000, we made a decision to trial "Conquest
Couch", on two of our tees, to evaluate its performance
over the following twelve months. Conquest provided
a dense mat, strong root and rhizome development, and
provided good colour retention during winter.
Since then, the Conquest has supplied exceptional results
in its performance, particularly with divot recovery.
Another plus that this grass displayed, was resistance
to diseases during the humid months of summer and the
avoidance of excessive build up of thatch, which leads
to scalping - a problem we have experienced with some
other couch grasses.
We have now redeveloped a number of tees using Conquest
Couch, with excellent results and have plans to resurface
the remaining Kikuyu tees with Conquest in an effort
to reduce costs and provide a superior surface for the
benefit of our membership."
Bill
Hopkinson
Killara Golf Club
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| Roseville
Golf Club |
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"Roseville
Golf Club trialled different grasses for its tees for
an alternative to Kikuyu. Conquest Couch was selected
and laid on the new 9th tee. It has performed extremely
well and has just been laid on the 4th tee. Conquest
will be used in any future tee reconstruction."
M.
O'Sullivan
Roseville Golf Club Limited.
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| Muirfield
Golf Club |
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"At
Muirfield Golf Club, we have just finished the construction
of 7 tee complexes and chose "Conquest" couch
over the rest, due to its hardiness, wear tolerance
and winter colour. "Conquest" has thick stolons,
that help stop large divots being sliced out, that assist
with divot recovery. Its lateral growth was also a major
plus, with less mowing required but still good recovery.
It has great wear tolerance, which is what we need with
a high traffic course. It was a simple decision in the
end to use "Conquest", as it had all of the
factors that I was looking for in a couch.
Mark
Warwick
Course Superintendent
Muirfield Golf Club Limited
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| Residential |
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"Just
wanted to say thanks for the great Conquest we had purchased
off you. It has been a little over 6 months since we
had it installed on our new home. It is now the middle
of winter and still green and growing, mind you, I do
give it a bit of fertiliser to keep it thick and lush.
I am glad we went with Conquest, as we wanted a fine
leafed lawn and didn't like the wider leafed grasses.
I can proudly say I do have the best lawn in my street
and I have even had people knock on my door to ask me
what type of lawn I have.
Thanks again",
Ray
Mckay
PS
"As we have been so happy with Conquest, I have
referred it to many of my family and friends who are
looking at laying a new lawn."
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