Cultural Programs

Weekly topdressing application

The new TifEagle putting surfaces require more cultural programs than the old TifDwarf. This includes grooming, slicing, vertical mowing and topdressing. The most intensive schedule is maintained during the peak growing period but practices will still be taking place throughout the year.

Sand particles help control thatch and increase green speed

Care will be taken to schedule activities at a time that creates the least inference with golf play however with the weather to deal with, no schedule can over be set in stone.

Edging of Encroachment Collar

Testing the reciprocating edger

We'll begin edging the encroachment collar for the first time this week. The collar is intended to limit encroachment of grass onto and off of the putting surface. Periodic edging will help to control the spreading and extend the useful life of the collar.

New Tool for Green's Managment

New power brush
attachment

Thatch management and surface grooming are important to maintaining high quality putting surfaces  but are even more important with Ultradwarf grasses like TifEagle. To help groom the surface, power brushes are being installed on the walk mowers. These brushes will help stand the turf up in front of the mower to achieve a tighter cut and minimize overlapping leaf blades.

Regular brushing will help maintain fast green speeds and control grain. As the turf matures, we'll be able to be more aggressive with this program and increase green speeds. It will take some time to reach maturity and you can expect green speeds to be conservative throughout this fall and winter.  



Testing and adjusting the new attachment