We are for the first time this year verticutting the greens ... the first step in removing the Poa Triv and allow the bermudagrass to fill back in its place. As the temperatures increase these cool season grasses such as ryegrass and Poa Triv start to die out since physiologically they are adapt to the higher temperatures. But while they are still there bermudagrass (warm season turf) can't fill in since there is already a turf in the growing area ... thus it will remain weak until the old tenant (cool season grass) vacates. One look at the bunkers that provide no competition show how quickly the bermudagrass will expand.
Here are the steps in verticutting the greens:
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| First the Green is Verticutted |
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| Massive Amount of Clippings are Left Behind |
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| Triplex Mower Removes Majority of the Clippings From the Verticutter |
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| Two Walk Mowers Finish the Job and Mow the Greens |
After the walk mowers finish the mowing the green is blown to remove any additional clipping left behind (not pictured).
Speaking of bunkers the work on the bunkers continues today as well. With all of the general maintenance and avoiding play this process usually takes all week to complete.
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