We are in the process of verticutting an topdressing greens today. This process helps to remove thatch from the green and keeps the turf from developing distinctive grain which aids in a smooth ball roll when putting. We perform this task on a bi-weekly basis and usually on Mondays when the course is closed. For most golfers the process goes unnoticed and the greens heal completely in 3-4 days.
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| CCP crew member verticutting #8 green |
The verticut green is then mowed and followed up with an ultra light topdressing. The verticut unit itself is like a number of circular saw blades positioned vertically at a half inch apart and cut 1/8 of an inch deep into the turf.
Visually you will be able to see the slices or grooves from the verticutter for a few days before they heal. It has little to no effect on smoothness of the green while they are recovering.
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| Closeup of the verticut "grooves" on green. |
The course came through the unseasonably warm holiday weekend in good shape. We had to do a lot of hand watering and irrigating to combat the heat and dry conditions. It felt more like the
"Dog Days of Summer" then it did Memorial Day. The greens are rolling nicely and playability is very good currently.
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