Tour Pro: The next generation of Agrostis Stolonifera with less inputs

Tour Pro is revolutionizing turf management with its quick establishment, elegant appearance, and slow-growing characteristics. This next-generation Agrostis stolonifera variety delivers a durable, high-performing playing surface with a medium fine leaf texture, making it ideal for professional and recreational applications alike.

In the 2015 NTEP Traffic Stress Trial, Tour Pro achieved the prestigious #1 ranking for Turf Quality. Its exceptional resilience and consistent performance under stress make it a standout choice for demanding environments.

Disease Resistance and Poa Annua Control

Tour Pro has been specifically selected and improved for resistance to common turf diseases such as Dollar Spot and Pink Snow Mold. Its very high density helps suppress and control Poa annua, reducing the need for chemical interventions and creating a healthier, more sustainable turf ecosystem.

Drought Tolerance

Ranked #2 in the 2015 NTEP Drought Stress Trial, Tour Pro has demonstrated remarkable tolerance to drought stress. This attribute not only ensures a robust playing surface in challenging conditions but also allows turf managers to significantly reduce water usage—a crucial factor in sustainable turf management.

Ideal Applications

Tour Pro is highly recommended for putting greens and any setting that demands a fine-textured, disease-resistant, and high-performing surface. Whether for golf courses or other high-traffic sports fields, it delivers the quality and reliability needed for professional standards.

Key Benefits

• Exceptional Playing Surface: Produces a medium dark green, high-quality turf surface
• Resilient and Durable: Withstands high traffic and wear
• Poa Annua Control: Crowds out invasive species with its competitive density
• Excellent Seedling Vigor: Ensures quick and reliable establishment
• Seeding Rates
• New Establishment: 5-8 g/m²
• Over-seeding: 5-15 g/m²

Tour Pro combines superior performance with reduced input requirements, making it the ideal choice for sustainable turf management. Invest in Tour Pro for a visually stunning, high-performing lawn that’s built to last.

Tour Pro is one of the latest innovations in Semillas Fito’s varietal research program. With the goal of enriching the turfgrass market over the next 5 years, we are ready to launch numerous new low-input cultivars, ideal for creating high-level sports facilities.

A selection of new varieties of Agrostis stolonifera, Perennial Ryegrass, Poa pratensis, Tall Fescue, and Bermudagrass, following a clear direction: varieties that are more resistant to diseases, drought-tolerant, and require much less water, addressing environmental challenges and sustainability needs.