Tifgrand is an improved hybrid bermudagrass scientifically bred to withstand up to %50 shade.  Its leaf texture is finer than that of Tifway.
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TifGrand forms a dense turf tolerant of traffic and wear, and recovers much faster than Tifway with proper maintenance.

TifGrand (PP21017) was developed by Dr. Wayne Hanna and released by the University of Georgia, Tifton Campus.

The following video is the brief introduction of TifGrand courtesy of Hawaiian Turfgrass Co.,Ltd., Hawaiian TifGrand grower.

1. Closer Mowing Heights

After three-times-per-week mowings at 1/4”, research conducted in Tifton shows that TifSport can tolerate closer mowing heights than Tifway and Midiron. Sod density was also excellent

2. Upright Leaf Blade Orientation

TifSport’s leaf blade orientation and stiffness is being touted by many knowledgeable golf course superintendents. They feel TifSport gives a better ball lie in cut fairways and roughs.

3. Impressive Leaf Texture

TifSport has a similar leaf texture to Tifway, and a finer leaf texture than most other grasses used on fairways and tees.This also helps promote good footing on athletic fields.

4. Dark Green Color

TifSport has a dark emerald green color versus the somewhat pastel green of Tifway and the significantly lighter green of Vamont and Quickstand

5. Superior Turf Density

TifSport has a greater density than Tifway - about a 1 point difference on a 10 point scale during the peak growing season. When compared to Midiron, Quickstand, Vamont and the common Bermudas there’s about a 3 point difference.

6. Nutritional Requirements

Tests at Tifton GA showed that TifSport produced a better quality and greener leaf blade than Tifway under low nutrition and minimal management .

7. Good Lateral Growth

TifSport is more aggressive than genetically pure Tifway, especially during the cool weather months. This may account for TifSport’s rapid grow-in and repair time.

8. Cold Tolerant

TifSport is expected to push the northern limits for warm season Bermudagrass. It has survived several winters in Oklahoma City and Nashville TN, while Tifway showed severe damage

9. Superior Sod Strength

TifSport seems to have superior sod strength. This should translate into improved playing conditions and improved resistance to divot injury in golf, football and baseball.

10. Pest Resistant

Research in Tifton has shown a non-preference by mole crickets for TifSport. This has also been confirmed in a golf course environment in Naples FL on a USGA test green where TifSport was planted in the approaches.

11. Excellent Traffic Tolerance

TifSport’s density, sod strength and good lateral growth rate give it a high ranking for traffic tolerance. Athletic field managers and golf course superintendents are reporting outstanding re-growth from normal play and injury.

12. Impressive Root System

A typical TifSport plug shows TifSport’s impressive root, stolon and rhizome system, exhibiting strong lateral stolon growth and a deep, complex vertical root structure.

13. Drought Tolerant

TifSport developer Wayne Hanna has data from a 2-year study showing that TifSport has good drought tolerance. It not only stays green longer but also recovers faster.

After nearly 25 years of testing and development, the world-renowned University of Georgia turfgrass breeding program and the USDA Agricultural Research Service have jointly released TIFTUF™.

TIFTUF™ was selected for its superior drought and wear tolerance while consistently maintaining excellent turf quality. The Federal Specialty Crop Research Initiative in the United States has identified TIFTUF™ as the most drought tolerant bermudagrass, becoming the new standard for all future University drought tolerance testing.

Further testing has shown that TIFTUF™ uses 38% less water than Tifway while maintaining better turf quality. Fine textured and dense, TIFTUF™ greens up early and maintains its color well into the fall.

The following video is the brief introduction of TifTuf courtesy of The Turfgrass Group, LLC.