Today we implemented our rough renovation program that will take place this Fall on the Old Course. Our goal for this program is to provide a more consistent rough that consists of desirable turfgrass species. Our rough consists of several different grasses. Unfortunately two of these grass are bentgrass and Poa Annua. Bentgrass does not perfom well at high heights of cut. Poa Annua does not tolerate the heat and drier conditions. The Poa Annua has especially struggled during the heat and drought conditions that we have experienced this summer. We are currently overseeding our roughs with Perennial Ryegrass. We will be aerifying and slicing seed into the rough around the fairways and greens. We are going to concentrate around the greens and fairways this Fall. While seed is establishing we will have most of these area roped- off to prohibit cart traffic from damaging the seed. This will also help us keep the Ryegrass Seed from tracking into the fairways and contaminating the bent/poa fairways. We realize that this process may cause a minor inconvenience and may be a little unsightly but will make a huge impact on the quality of our golf course.
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