About

NorthBridge - A Champion Among Turfgrass

NorthBridge® Bermudagrass is a product of the renowned Oklahoma State University Turfgrass Breeding Program. Selected for its exceptional cold tolerance among other standout traits, NorthBridge is often described as a more versatile and tougher version of the old standard Tifway 419. NorthBridge has a denser canopy, better winter color retention, better cold tolerance and better wear tolerance. It has made its mark in research testing along with real-world applications, where it often performs under a national spotlight, being used in high-profile stadiums and golf courses around the country and throughout the world.

As part of the world-class golf experience at PGA Frisco, NorthBridge was selected to help deliver the elite playing conditions expected at one of golf’s premier destinations. With exceptional density, durability and year-round visual appeal, NorthBridge® provides a high-performance surface capable of handling heavy traffic while maintaining the consistency and presentation demanded by championship-level golf.

"Hosting our major championships in May, it was critical for us to have a grass that would break dormancy early, have great color and be superior in performance from a playability standpoint. We're really excited too about the grass for its versatility."
Roger Meyer - Senior Director of Maintenance Operations, PGA Frisco

As part of the transformation of historic Golden Park, the Columbus Clingstones selected NorthBridge® to help deliver a high-performance playing surface worthy of professional baseball’s return to the community. Known for its durability, recovery and visual appeal, NorthBridge provided the foundation for a field built to handle the demands of a long season while showcasing the pride and energy surrounding the Clingstones’ inaugural era.

"Guys will walk around barefoot before practice starts. And I think that's one of the biggest compliments you can have."
Brendan Seaver - Director of Field Operations, Columbus Clingstones

NorthBridge Bermudagrass in particular performs well on golf course tee boxes, roughs and fairways. NorthBridge’s early spring green-up means less time without “green” on a course and gives a better option should the superintendent decide not to overseed the course with winter rye. Ball roll is very important in other sports like baseball, softball and soccer. That is why NorthBridge is used on fields and in stadiums across the country. For a residential lawn or commercial landscape, the key sought-after traits include a fine appearance, rapid recovery rate and an ability to stand up to traffic from sports, kids and pets. NorthBridge also provides a pleasurable surface to live on. NorthBridge is one of the more drought tolerant turfgrasses that doesn’t need as much water as other varieties. This allows for managers or homeowners to save money in the process of maintaining a beautiful landscape.