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COURSE CARE

Hot Tips for This Summer

By Larry Gilhuly and Derf Soller

| Jul 28, 2011

Cooling the putting greens during the heat of the day is helpful to mitigate heat stress on Poa annua putting greens.

Issue:   

Heat stress can be a problem on Poa annua greens.

Solution:   

Manage the greens for recovery. Cooling (not watering) of the turf through syringing is most important during the heat of the day.  

Links: 

Hand Watering Greens 

The Art Of Hand Watering 

 

Issue:   

Overgrown trees causing poor turf growth and severely constricted fairway lines can result in less play and course revenue.  

Solultion: 

Cut down trees causing shade and play issues with the goal of improving turf quality, enhancing the golf experience, and generating more rounds of golf.

Links: 

A Guide For Selecting And Planting Golf Course Trees