Crabgrass Confusion

I just wanted to let everyone know that I have heard from more than a few members about a crabgrass issue that does not exist. The confusion comes from the areas in the fairways that are growing back in naturally from last years damage. The bare spots have been slowly creeping back in from all sides. These edges produce long runners as they attempt to fill in. The edges of these areas are also difficult to cut with the regular fairway mower and they soon grow long and even form seed heads if they get long enough. These areas are especially prominent in #4 and #12 fairways. Those areas receieved a large amount of damage last year. We use weedeaters to cut back these areas when they get long. The damaged areas are almost closed back in now and will be easier to maintain.