Many of our members will notice a few red dots around the greens and the collars. Last year we began to mow a very even and consistent collar width around our greens. As the course of the season continues, we will be checking and remarking some of the collars to ensure our equipment operators are consistent with our plan. We do try not to "mark up" the greens too much, but the result is worth the look of a few red dots here and there.
Last fall we utilized a “new to us” method of revitilization for our practice tee. Our contractor TDS, fraize mowed the surface of the tee to remove organic matter as well at to aid in leveling. The tee was then aerified and seeded to a new variety of creeping rye grass. We chose this type of turf grass as research shows rapid recovery and a low growth habit. We were able to get some great growth in the fall, but the tee is still not ready for traffic and full use. The plan is to utilize the mats until growth has filled in some of the voids etc. We will then begin to slowly set up hitting areas on the grass tee. For a while we will alternate between grass and the mats with a 50/50 ratio of use. Once the grass tee is established and is in adequate recovery mode, the practice areas will be back to normal. As always our membership’s patience is appreciated as we try to improve these areas for use.
I see your grass has measels too!
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