Course conditions at the Isle of Skye Golf Club have never been better after the club’s head greenkeeper discovered the benefits of using BASF Professional & Specialty Solutions Attraxor for growth regulation and the suppression of Poa Annua.
Head greenkeeper John Cunningham has been using Attraxor on greens and surrounds for the past two years, and has been impressed with its immediate and lasting impact on the playing surfaces.
He said: “I began using Attraxor mainly as a growth regulator, and I believe it is the best on the market. Its longevity outperforms other competitors.”
Attraxor has been shown to effectively regulate growth of managed amenity turf. The active substance, Prohexadione-calcium, inhibits the gibberellic acid pathway, which results in a reduction of turf height and turf biomass. Root growth is also promoted through use of Attraxor whilst turf colour and quality are maintained.
Cunningham added: “Using Attraxor has led to lower maintenance levels across the course, resulting in a reduced need to cut and roll. . It has obliterated Poa annua seed heads. It’s absolutely fantastic and very quick acting.”
Cunningham has also noticed that there has also been improvement in grass quality. He said: “Since using Attraxor the sward has thickened, providing a smoother, more uniform putting surface. Using Attraxor has reduced costs, there’s no doubt about it. The growth regulation results in less cutting and less rolling. It’s a win-win all round.”
