JOHN MASCARO ’ S PHOTO QUIZ
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These circles of green turf surrounded by brown turf were caused by wear . We were able to visit the polo grounds in this Photo Quiz during the SFMA Seminar on Wheels back in 2015 when it was held in Denver . The unique pattern was caused by an annual charity event that hosts approximately 5,000 people over a three-day period . The tents were placed directly on the turf , and the green areas are where circular tables were located . Polo games are viewed from the tent , causing the crowds to leave brown , worn turf behind . The large worn area on the right side of the photo is where the buffet tables and bars were located , causing additional wear in these areas . After the event , the area was aerated and seeded again . Because it ’ s a high-traffi c area used for tailgating and polo game viewing during regularly scheduled games , it didn ’ t fully recover until after the season ended in the fall .
Photo submitted by Dave Radueg , polo fields turf manager at J05 Equestrian in Littleton , Colo .
John Mascaro is president of Turf-Tec International
If you would like to submit a photograph for John Mascaro ’ s Photo Quiz , please send a high-resolution digital photo to John Mascaro via email at john @ turf-tec . com . If your photograph is selected , you will receive full credit . All photos submitted will become property of SportsField Management magazine and the Sports Field Management Association . sportsfieldmanagementonline . com March 2023 | SportsField Management
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