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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 **Zeon Zoysia grass** on the fairways and tees, chosen for its dense texture and low maintenance, and **TifEagle bermudagrass** 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.
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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.