In our efforts to keep the course in top condition we will continue are battle with Poa Annua this fall. You should notice some areas in the rough and green surrounds that have a lime colored turf (Poa) that stand out. The dark green color that ryegrass provides really allows the Poa stand out and it can be aesthetically unappealing. Along with the visual distraction we want to ensure that we eliminate these infested areas so we do not allow for contamination. Contamination meaning, time for the Poa to produce a seed head and continue to spread throughout the course. Our goal is to try and minimize these areas and keep the Poa under control.
This process to eliminate the Poa will start by spraying round-up the week of Aerification, October 3rd. Once round-up has been applied we will come back in (7 days later) and scalp down the dead Poa. After the scalping we will run an aerifier over the area and re-seed. The final step of the process will be to shoot the area with hydro-mulch and allow time for germination. The hydro-mulch is the same “blue goop” material that we spray every fall in conjunction with our over-seeding.
So this fall you should expect to see areas of the rough that are being re-seeded and will need a small amount of time to be playable. The finished product will produce a rough stand that is much more consistent and more appealing to the eye. This process will have very minimal impact on play besides the fact that you will get a free drop from the hydro-mulch. Pictures of infected areas that will die and be re-seeded
