Environmental Impact of Golf Courses and Seashore Paspalum

The video discusses the environmental impact of traditional golf courses and introduces the Miami Beach Golf Club's use of seashore Paspalum, an eco-friendly grass. This grass reduces freshwater usage by up to 75%, cuts down on fertilizers and pesticides, and thrives in high salt environments. It also offers aesthetic benefits, such as a darker green color and striping patterns. Golfer feedback is positive, highlighting the grass's acceptance and potential as a sustainable solution for golf courses.

What is a major environmental concern associated with traditional golf courses?

• They use too much solar energy.

• They require a lot of fresh water and chemicals.

• They attract too many birds.

• They are built on desert land.

What type of grass is used at the Miami Beach Golf Club to promote environmental sustainability?

• Bermuda grass

• Kentucky bluegrass

• Seashore Paspalum

• Zoysia grass

How does Seashore Paspalum help in reducing the use of fresh water?

• It can be irrigated with brackish or sewage water.

• It requires no water at all.

• It only needs rainwater.

• It uses water from underground springs.

What is one of the economic benefits of using Seashore Paspalum on golf courses?

• It saves on water and maintenance costs.

• It attracts more wildlife.

• It increases the number of golfers.

• It reduces the need for expensive golf equipment.

By what percentage does the Miami Beach Golf Club expect to reduce its dependency on freshwater?

• 90-100%

• 30-40%

• 10-20%

• 65-75%

What aesthetic feature does Seashore Paspalum provide that is similar to a football field?

• It grows in circular patterns.

• It provides a striping pattern.

• It changes color with the seasons.

• It has a unique floral scent.

Why is the darker green texture of Seashore Paspalum desirable from an architectural standpoint?

• It matches the sand traps.

• It creates contrast in color.

• It blends with the sky.

• It reflects sunlight better.

How do golfers generally feel about playing on Seashore Paspalum?

• They prefer traditional grass.

• They find it too challenging.

• They are indifferent.

• They are impressed and enjoy it.

Where is the end use of Seashore Paspalum primarily observed?

• In botanical gardens

• In research plots

• At the University of Georgia

• On actual golf courses

What is the overall impact of Seashore Paspalum on the golfing community?

• It has been largely ignored.

• It is seen as a temporary trend.

• It is accepted as a sustainable solution.

• It is considered too expensive.