Mach 1 Ultradwarf Bermudagrass

This is what Mach 1 can look like when managed properly with Primo regulation and precise  mowing.

Develops an almost synthetic, pad-like surface.

Mach 1 density on a putting surface super elevates a golf ball.

Mach 1 – being propagated out on concrete to avoid contamination.

Green house expansion at Modern Turf facilities in South Carolina. To ensure purity.

Propagation in the greenhouse of Mach 1.

Foundation planting at Modern Turf from the Greenhouse.

Four year old Mach 1 grown in a pot, shows the exceptionally low terminal height.

Mach 1 vs. TifEagle sprigs.

USGA Ultradwarf field day. Hosted for 10 years by developer Rod Lingle.  Teaching the “Lingle System” for ultradwarf management.

Modern Turf Announces Their New Turf Addition, Mach 1

Lexington, S.C. October 8, 2018 – Modern Turf, a state-of-the-art turfgrass production company,  is proud to announce the launch of a new Ultradwarf Bermudagrass, Mach 1.

Modern Turf is the first turfgrass producer to provide Mach 1 for golf courses throughout the US. Mach 1 was an easy addition to the Modern Turf selection as the grass provides an extremely fast and smooth putting surface. Mach 1 has been characterized as one of the cleanest and purest turfs throughout its growth period. Its attractive fine texture, exceptional density, and overall smoothness create the ultimate playing surface that can be mowed as low as any grass on the market. This premium turfgrass is a genetically strong, high-end performer that is both heat and drought tolerant.

“Mach 1 was developed with the desire to have a better and more stable Ultradwarf Bermudagrass for golf greens,” says Mach 1 developer, Rod Lingle. “It is a very high quality turfgrass that is capable of producing the most desired playing surface available when managed properly.” Mach 1 has been grown and tested for almost 20 years and evaluated in different climate and playing conditions for the past seven years, proving the turf is suitable for any golf course looking for a superior putting surface.

Along with Modern Turf’s other Bermudagrass selections, Latitude 36, Celebration,  Tifway 419, Sunday, and MiniVerde, Mach 1, is a warm season turf that thrives in many regions. For golf courses interested in planting or testing Mach 1, Modern Turf will be involved in all phases of golf course sales and establishment. From the initial conversation, to the site visit, quantity assessment, harvesting, delivery, installation, as well as maintenance, Modern Turf has you covered.

For golf course projects outside of the United States, Atlas Turf International ( www.Atlasturf.com) will manage sales and marketing for Mach 1.  As the industry leader in bringing the highest quality turfgrasses to the worldwide market, Atlas Turf is experienced in meeting the turfgrass needs of international clients around the globe.

Atlas Turf International (706) 407-1894

To find out more about Mach 1, or for more information about various other Modern Turf products, call (803) 600- 4835, or visit Modern Turf online at www.modernturf.com

Mach 1

After working as a Superintendent and Agronomist with Bermudagrass greens for 46 years, and having worked with all the Ultradwarfs for over 20 years, I am sure that I have seen, managed and played on some of the finest Bermuda surfaces on the Planet. While the management of these surfaces is still the most important factor, the genetics of the grass you are managing still play a huge part in the success and the quality of the playing surfaces. Tifeagle, MiniVerde, and Champion all can provide a good surface when managed correctly. I have had the opportunity to manage all of these grasses at the highest level and I still thought there could be a better grass. That is why I started collecting grasses over 20 years ago, to see if by chance there was something better than the existing grasses that we have today. RL-1 (experimental name) was one of the grasses that caught my eye and I was able to test it under championship conditions and at very low mowing heights. The characteristics that I was really looking for were 4 key elements- fine texture, ball roll, favorable response to Primo, and purity. In my testing for 7 years, RL-1 passed on all the 4 critical requirements and provided the best surface for me when measured against Tifeagle, MiniVerde, and Champion. I am sure that the genetics (fine texture) and the favorable response to Primo will give you the advantage of being able to produce a very fast surface without having to mow quite as low as you would with other ultradwarfs. Having the proper growth regulation and low clipping yield on Bermudagrass greens cannot be overstated if you want to have championship putting surfaces.

The expansion of RL-1 was grown in greenhouses to avoid any possible contamination and the foundation planting was propagated from the greenhouse grown plugs. RL-1 will be sold under the trademark name of Mach 1 and will be available only from Modern Turf in Camden, South Carolina. We only want to have the grass at one location so we can closely control the quality of the product and I am very confident in ModernTurf’s facilities. I have the highest confidence in Mach 1 and I want to make sure it is very successful.

Sincerely,

Rodney Lingle

CGCS

Agronomist