“The putting greens were perfect, why did the superintendent need to apply sand to them?”
We are taking advantage of todays rainy afternoon to put another application of sand topdressing on the putting greens and immediate surrounds. This afternoon starts a wet and damp period that looks to last until Friday mid day. The rain will rinse the topdressing into the turf with minimal disruption and traffic on the surfaces.
If you are playing out here this afternoon and saw us start this process, you may have asked yourself the bolded question above. Topdressing greens has a number of benefits. It creates a smoother, firmer, and faster putting surface while also protecting the plant.
You can read more about sand topdressing and the benefits at the links below.
USGA: The Benefits Of Sand Topdressing
USGA: Topdressing And Quality Greens Go Together Like Peas And Carrots
USGA: Light And Frequent Topdressing Programs
