Rembert, South Carolina - November 22, 2012 - Modern Turf, Inc., the preeminent, South Carolina-based turfgrass production company, announced completion of installation of Miniverde Ultradwarf Bermudagrass at the Championship Nine course at the World Tour Golf Links, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Modern Turf completed a similar conversion to the International Nine course earlier this year.

The Championship Nine is one of three nine-hole courses at the World Tour Golf Links, a unique concept for golf enthusiasts where every hole is inspired by renowned courses from around the world. The par 36 Championship Nine course measures ­­­­ yards; each hole is inspired by a championship tournament: The British Open, Masters, PGA Championship and U.S. Open.

Said Hank Kerfoot, President of Modern Turf, Inc., “The World Tour Golf Links offers a very special and fun golfing experience. They have created courses which mirror some of the most renowned holes in all of the sport, and have done so beautifully. Converting the greens on the Championship Nine course is just part of the club’s commitment to authenticity. The new MiniVerde Ultradwarf Bermudagrass is both durable and lush, and it takes skill to putt.”

The MiniVerde ultradwarf Bermudagrass produces deep roots and is characterized by fine leaf blades, short internodes and high shoot density. It is designed to better withstand extreme heat and humidity, as well as drought or flooding. MiniVerde has been the top-rated Bermudagrass in the National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP) trials for the past several years.

Said Kerfoot, “As courses across the nation strive to offer their members and guests the best possible golf experiences, bent grass greens are likely going to be in less demand. The new Bermudagrass has so many exceptional qualities; we are encouraging clubs everywhere to take a look at converting.”

To learn more about MiniVerde Ultradwarf Bermudagrass or for information about other Modern Turf products, call (888) 413-8873. Or, visit the Modern Turf website at www.modernturf.com.

About Modern Turf

Modern Turf is a South Carolina based turfgrass production company specializing in growing and installing a complete variety of turfgrass for the golf and landscape industries. The company was founded by several former golf course superintendents who have been involved in all phases of golf course management and construction. Together they have more than 50 combined years of turfgrass management experience in the United States, Bermuda, Puerto Rico and the Bahamas. Modern Turf operates a sod farm in Rembert, South Carolina and a retail outlet in Columbia, South Carolina.