The newer strains of grass developed over the last decade or two have been mostly for greens, and some for seaside courses who have salt air. And even some of those grasses can be watered with a water/salt water mix. As for the fairways that we golf on in the south, Tifway419 has been the industry standard for over 40 years. There hasn't been major development with respect to fairway turf grass. A good root system depends on the roots taking hold, going down into the sandy soil, and finding water. Water. So the too little too much argument usually is very valid. That argument of course should never cover up laziness or ineptness when it comes to management/staff on any golf course. And since most complaints seem to be directed at the lushness of turf, or lack thereof, it appears the "grooming" of the golf courses is being done properly. I have no idea who the superintendents and decision makers are here in The Villages, but I have to believe they are highly qualified individuals, or they would not have been hired by the developer or golf management in the first place.
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