The damage that was incurred throughout the course from the March snow storms is being methodically repaired. The fairway areas that were damaged are being overseeded during aerification which will help establish the proper turfgrass species in these problematic areas.
The greens are being overseeded as well to encourage new Bentgrass growth in some of the newly created voids from the dead Poa Annua. Not all of the Poa is totally dead and some regrowth is occurring which will help with the overall recovery of the turf. Ideally the Poa will stay inactive and the Bentgrass seed will germinated and allow new seedling to become established.
Most of the greens have minor damage on them with the exception of the greens on #4 and #10. Rather than fight a long re-establishment period on the tenth green, I decided to bite the bullet and re-sod the entire green. Although not ideal this is the best thing that can be done to get the green back in play as quickly as possible. The green will be mowed at a higher height of cut for several weeks before being slowly brought down to match the other greens. Throughout the years the green will receive additional care such as increased fertility topdressing and aerification all to help with the elimination of seams and help with establishment.
The Tenth Green Ready For New Sod
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