Last week we finished spraying the ryegrass on the fairways and tees. One look at that dark green stripe on 9 that we missed spraying will show the difference in the health of the rye. Transition is an ugly time of year no matter what and can vary from course to course. With the weather being cooler than normal some courses may at first look better than others than are chemically transitioning but over time they will look worse and will be less healthy than those who force their transition. The overall goal is to get at least 100 days of good growth without completion for the bermudagrass to ensure its health for years to come. Weather, trees (or lack thereof), age of irrigation and nozzles all become factors in the speed and quality of the transition. This year, although great for the golfers, the weather has not been our friend in aiding the growth of the bermudagrass.
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