What kind of grass is on a golf green

All of these factors, plus many more, play a part in determining which golf course grass is best suited to the different areas of a golf course, and for the climate in which they are located. Ever wondered what grass is used at some of the best golf courses like Augusta, Pine Valley or even Royal Melbourne? Well, Lawn Solutions Australia has provided us the answers! The famous Augusta opened in and has hosted the Masters Tournament since To play host to one of the four major championships in world golf you need to be a pretty impressive course.

Augusta is situated in what many consider to be Bermuda grass country, or couch as we know it by here in Australia. To overcome this problem, the grass on the tees, fairways and roughs at Augusta are over seeded with perennial ryegrass. The greens, however, are bentgrass since Bentgrass has no need for over seeding with it being a cool season variety.

Bentgrass makes for a great putting surface as it has very thin blades and high density. Bentgrass is used on the greens at Augusta National. It has a fine texture and can stand up to constant and low mowing. A longtime favorite for use on golf courses, perennial ryegrass can be found in nearly any cool-summer region. Perennial ryegrass is used on the tee boxes and fairways at several of the Pebble Beach golf courses and is used to overseed the Bermuda grass on the tee boxes and fairways at Augusta National.

Ryegrass has a fine texture and is a clumping rather than running grass. This grass must be heavily planted for tight, hole-free turf. Zoysia can be used in a wide range of climates, with the exception of desert or cold western locations. Because of its range, zoysia is a popular choice throughout the country. This grass, which is a member of the poa family, is deep-rooted, clumping and holds its color well. The nature of how slowly it grows can be a big drawback.

Poa Annua grass is a bit less durable than the other varieties. It is almost exclusively used on golf courses along the West Coast of the United States. This grass is actually an invasive species in most parts of the US. Poa Annua grows shallow roots. This is what makes it less durable and also means that it often needs to be hand-watered.

This is not a grass I recommend planting in your yard. But it is a common type of grass golf courses on the west coast use, so it was worth including in this list.

You likely already have a lawnmower that is perfectly suitable to establishing a golf course lawn, but if you ever have the opportunity to make a change then go for a reel mower. Landscapers use reel mowers on golf courses because of how cleanly they cut the blades of grass. It is also crucial not to mow your grass too short.

Ideally, maintain your lawn at one or two inches in height. Once established you can gradually cut your grass shorter with each mow to achieve the length you want. I have a guide to selecting the best walk-behind mower right here which discusses reel mowers in detail. One of the biggest mistakes homeowners make is overwatering their lawns. It is more important to water infrequently but deeply. Watering too frequently and lightly can result in disease and a shallow root system that is easily disrupted.

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