Thursday, April 17, 2014

Verticutting & Cart Traffic

Verticutting 4's Green - Lots of Removal
The new blades were installed on the verticutter which led to heavy removal of the Poa Trivilas from the greens.  This removal is necessary to allow the bermudagrass to spread and fill in these areas.
Verticut Lines
Overall, after the mowing has been complete, and the greens have excess debris blown from them the presentation is pretty good.

Parking Too Close to Greens - Example - Not Picking on Anyone
I hear year once the ropes and stakes are dropped " why is it wearing out around the greens?"  For the most part is quite simple - cart traffic.  In efforts to reduce the exercising of the sport of golf some park within 10 feet of the green ... this is bad.  Then I hear about the horse races and how close they park.  This is true but one event doesn't kill turf ... everyday does.  Like my Dad always told me - two wrongs do not make a right.

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