Driving the Future of Golf: STRATIS with ACCe Technology and 50 Years of Turfgrass Innovation

EIGCA Features A Game-Changing Turfgrass Breakthrough in their Latest Newsletter

Atlas Turf International and EIGCA Silver Partner Pure Seed have introduced a major advancement in golf course turf management: STRATIS with ACCe Technology, the world's first herbicide-resistant seeded seashore paspalum. This innovation offers superior control over invasive bermudagrass and other contaminants, while maintaining the integrity of the playing surface.

For golf architects and course managers, STRATIS is a versatile solution. It supports both traditional seeding for new construction and interseeding for renovations and turf conversions. With its high salt tolerance, wear resistance, and visual appeal, STRATIS is especially suited for coastal or high-salinity environments where water quality and input costs are key concerns.

Performance Meets Sustainability

STRATIS enables designers and superintendents to build resilient, visually appealing courses that perform well under heavy play and changing climates. It helps reduce the need for resodding or costly reconstruction, supporting sustainability goals without sacrificing quality.

Celebrating Leadership in Turfgrass Innovation

Pure Seed's commitment to innovation is reflected in its leadership. This year, Crystal Rose-Fricker, President of Pure Seed and Pure-Seed Testing, is being honored with two of turf science's most prestigious awards:

• Turfgrass Breeders Association Breeder’s Cup, recognizing her work on Pure Dynasty Seeded Paspalum and advancements in paspalum seed production

• Fred V. Grau Turfgrass Science Award from the Crop Science Society of America, honoring her career contributions to turfgrass breeding and seed technology

These awards highlight Crystal’s dedication to developing genetics that improve turf performance, sustainability, and playability on golf courses around the world.

Inside Pure Seed’s Culture of Innovation

Seed World recently featured Pure Seed’s research headquarters in Canby, Oregon, showcasing the company’s 50-year legacy of innovation and collaboration. The article highlights Pure Seed’s partnership with the University of Georgia, which led to the development of STRATIS with ACCe Technology.

European golf architects and greenkeepers are encouraged to explore the full Seed World video feature for an inside look at the research and development shaping the future of turfgrass. Watch the video to see why Pure Seed varieties are trusted on courses worldwide.

Join the Conversation at Learning Live 2025

Crystal Rose-Fricker will be speaking at EIGCA’s Learning Live 2025, presenting on “Selecting sustainable turfgrass for different climates.” This is a valuable opportunity to hear insights from one of the industry's leading voices in turfgrass science.

To read the full article and more, visit https://eigca.org/driving-future-golf-50-years-rd/