Full greens stepcut

Sometimes when the greens get very firm, approach shots can land hard, bounce, and then run all the way through to the back of the green. Starting this year, those shots can now stop in the new intermediate cut of rough around the greens.

The new intermediate cut is two
push mower widths. It is the first two passes in the
darker green rough grass.

Prior to this year, the ball rolling into the rough around the greens could sometimes end up in some very thick rough. The result did not always match the quality of the original shot. Though missing the green is still missing the green, a middle ground between green’s height turf and thick rough was warranted.

From this angle it is a little bit easier to see 
the difference in height of cut between the new step cut
and the rough just beyond.

Last year we tested this new addition to our program. The turf handled the adjustment well, and the added job was not too difficult to integrate into our routine. So, this year we took the next step and introduced the new intermediate cut around all 20 greens. We have been mowing this new portion since early spring and so far, the results have been positive. The turf continues to manage being cut shorter and the Grounds staff has done an excellent job of making the new task a part of our weekly to-do list. And golfer feedback has been very positive as well.

The new greens step cut will continue to be part of our mowing schedule. If the turf continues to handle the stress, the intermediate cut will be here to stay.

 

Etiquette Reminder of the Month

Golf carts must always remain on cart paths once past the green and white posts, through the next tee complex. This is not weather dependent!

Also, as part of a Golf Committee initiative to improve course etiquette, we have included links to videos teaching proper on course etiquette. Please take a moment to watch:

Ball Marks - How to properly repair

Golf Cart tips

 

 

See you on the course!

Joe

jvillegas@bwrc.org