We have started to seed the areas of dead and brown bentgrass in the fariways. The process involves first verti-cutting the area which removes some dead thatch and creates slits for the seed to fall into. The seed is then applied using a drop spreader and lightly raked in. The area is covered with a light topdressing and is then watered.
A short video of the maintenance crew starting to prepare an area for seed on #18 fairway.
There has been new seed put out on a number of different spots around the golf course and it pretty clear where those spots are. We will be keeping a few fairways closed during the seeding, while other spots we will just utilize small signs to help with traffic.
We will be watering the spots nightly and also during the middle of the day to keep them moist.
The forecast for the next couple of weeks looks pretty good and we are hoping to see lots of good germination. The seeding combined with applications of fertilizer to the fairways will erase the scars of this summer very quickly.
Please take a free drop for ground under repair if you find your ball lying in one of these seeded areas.
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