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Old 02-19-2021, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr View Post
Why should thin lies in the fairways be expected in the winter. I worked at several Florida golf course back in the 80s and 90s and they always had excellent conditions int eh winter. They would over seed the fairways and greens with annual rye grass.

The golfers in The Villages have just come to accept poor conditions.
You are correct, if you over seed you get grassy fairways, BUT there are major pros and cons about over seeding. You seem to have some knowledge about golf courses but if think a little research into over seeding would help.