[Steve Okula]

 have been asked advice on a new project on the northern Mediterranean coast. It will be a resort/real estate development.

Elevation is plus or minus 1000 ft. Temperatures are 100°+ for extended periods in the summer, low humidity, and with total drought from May-October. In the winter there are hard frosts, but average day-time highs of 50°'s. For bermudagrass it will mean winter overseeding.

There will be sand-based construction of greens and tees, with alkaline clay soil on fairways and roughs.

I'm told that there will be an ample supply of good quality water, and a healthy maintenance budget.

Is there any advantage to Paspalum over bermudagrass in this situation? On greens, tees, or fairways?

[Anthony_Nysse]

Steve,
  I really think that if your water quality is good, there is no need to use paspalum unless you want to have a "feather in your cap." 419 Bermuda is a great surface, plus you dont have to spray for brownpatch like you do on paspalum.(Heritage, prostar, insignia...the really expensive fungicides.....)

Tony Nysse
Sr. Asst. Supt.
Long Cove Club
HHI, SC

[Chris Munoz]

Steve, email Dr. Duncan.  He is the paspalum expert. I am sure he will answer all of your questions.  

turfecosystems@yahoo.com

[Don_Mahaffey]

Steve,
With an ample supply of good quality water, I would agree with Tony that bermuda is the way to go.
I know paspalum is all the rage in the south, and granted if your dealing with very bad water it is the proper choice, but based on what I've seen, I wouldn't use it unless I had no other choice. IMO, a well-managed bermuda surface is far superior.

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