The Heat is On

Just a quick reminder:

Throughout this week, temperatures are expected to reach 100 degrees and will be certainly taxing on the turf as well as those of us dragging hose. We will always do our best to syringe a particular green and then move out of the way as quickly as possible. PLEASE DO NOT hit approach shots while the staff is watering as they are concentrated on the task at hand and usually will not hear FORE over the sound of the hose.

Cooling the turf canopy is vital to its survival and with temps in this range, is all we are trying to accomplish.

Over-watering can be even more damaging than under-watering and create what is known as wet-wilt. When the surface of the turf is overly wet and then combined with high heat, the saturated soil will remain hotter for much longer periods and begin to destroy the root system.

At first glance you might think this green needs water NOW! but the opposite is true, as high heat and wet soils caused this damage. (2005. Mid-Atlantic Region)