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News and Events
A Florida First
Golf Travel Wire
The article spotlights Miakka Golf Club, a private 18-hole course under construction near Sarasota, Florida. Designed by Fry/Straka, the course features sandbelt-style architecture with no roughs, expansive greens, and advanced drainage. The project includes a large putting course, 360-degree range, and major earthmoving for elevation. It’s set to open fully by fall 2026.
Miakka Golf Club near Sarasota, Florida, features a distinctive sandbelt-style design with BRF Stadium Zoysia on the fairways and tees, chosen for its dense texture and low maintenance, and Lazer Zoysia on the greens, prized for its fine texture and playability. These turf choices reflect a commitment to high-quality playing conditions and innovative course design. It’s set to open fully by fall 2026.
Low Cut Test
Golf Course Industry
The article explores the growing potential of zoysiagrass as a viable turf option for golf course greens, a use once considered unrealistic due to concerns over slow putting speeds. Since 1982, researchers have worked to develop finer-textured varieties, beginning with extensive collections of zoysia from Asia. Breakthroughs like the ‘Diamond’ variety—and more recently, ‘Lazer,’ a hybrid developed from ‘Diamond’ and *Zoysia minima*—demonstrate strong performance in shaded or saline conditions where traditional grasses struggle. With its low maintenance needs and adaptability, zoysiagrass is now being seriously considered as a high-quality, sustainable option for putting surfaces.
