“I think it’s the biggest turf project in the world, to be involved in the very first Olympic golf course. That’s an amazing feeling, said David Doguet, developer of Zeon Zoysia. Showcased in Olympic golf for the first time since 1904, golfers around the world will test their skills on the grass during the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Olympic Committee selected Zeon Zoysia for several reasons, including its environmentally friendly attributes and popularity with many professional golfers.

The September/October 2013 issue of UAG Magazine outlined many of Zeon Zoysia’s stellar characteristics. To read and download the full story, click here.