Verticutting Continues

1's Green is Finished Being Verticutted

The twice to three times per week verticutting of the greens continues as we monitor the progress of the Poa Triv removal.  This is a double edged sword ... the removal of the Poa Triv will speed up the greens, while the granular fertilization required to push the bermudagrass to fill back in will slow them down.

That paradox is handled with the use of growth regulators during our foliar applications.  Additionally this week we will be continuing the needle tining process to improve percolation.  This process was at first limited to greens 11 - 13, but now we are adding 4, 5 and 16 to the list.  This may require two days to complete so they can be done before play.  More to come.