Countless articles have been written by the USGA and universities regarding winter play on greens. Agronomists across the country agree that cool season grasses need a break during the winter months.
Traffic on dormant turf leads to a host of problems including wear, compaction and the severing of roots. Problems that occur on green surfaces this time of year can directly impact playing surfaces in the spring and summer months. Bumpy, inconsistent, and weak greens would be a difficult way to start the new golf season.
Please continue to help protect the golf course throughout the winter and avoid any foot traffic on the greens. Thank you for your cooperation.
Traffic on dormant turf leads to a host of problems including wear, compaction and the severing of roots. Problems that occur on green surfaces this time of year can directly impact playing surfaces in the spring and summer months. Bumpy, inconsistent, and weak greens would be a difficult way to start the new golf season.
Please continue to help protect the golf course throughout the winter and avoid any foot traffic on the greens. Thank you for your cooperation.