Greens

The greens have been rolling fantastic the last few weeks. Now that they have completely filled in on the edges, we started using a more aggressive growth regulator. This regulator keeps the speeds more consistent and is also used to prevent any poa germination on greens.

They are actually higher in height than they were a month ago. I am going to raise them again on Monday to make sure they don't get too fast.

You can see in the pics the darker green in the center of the green and the squared off areas near the edges that are a different color. We cut off the sprayer before it gets to the cleanup lap on the green and the Bermuda collar. This is to keep the edges growing and recovering, and also keep the regulator off the Bermuda. I think one of the main problems that all these golf courses in the area have been having in the spring with their bermudagrass collars is the overspray from growth regulators coupled with traffic (mowers). If we can eliminate one of the problems, which we try to do with the growth regulators, hopefully it won't be as severe in the spring.

The only disadvantage of doing this is the non-uniform color throughout the green. I think it's an acceptable trade off if we can keep the cleanup and the collar healthy throughout the year.