Clipping volume and GP at Sudbrook Moor Golf Club

Turf managers who monitor clipping volume have reported great value for helping to manage and reduce nitrogen imputs without concern for "leaning-out" the grass to levels that result in stress. James Sergeant (@lonegreenkeeper on Twitter) at Sudbrook Moor Golf Club in Grantham, UK. Mr. Sergeant was able to reduce his nitrogen (N) inputs by monitoring clipping volume in conjunction with the concept of Growth Potential (GP). In doing so, hewas able to reduce nitrogen fertilizers by about 50%.

James used…