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Originally Posted by Thnonne
Can someone tell me why they continue to mow the golf courses when they have very little grass, bare spots and are hardpan. Wouldn't it be better to let the grass grow to a reasonable height so you are not hitting off hardpan and can get under the ball. Also, wouldn't the grass have a better chance to fill in the bare spots if it is not cut so short it can't spread. I have never heard any village golfers talk about the lush grass on villages courses. All I have heard is golfers complain about the lack of grass and the hardpan conditions.
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Bermuda grass will spread better when cut short. If you let it grow, it will not create what you are looking for. It will get taller, but your ball will sink to ground level. When bermuda has a chance to mature, it will create a great surface for golf. Unfortunately, the newer courses have not had time or conditions to reach that level. Typically, the older the course in TV the better the condition of the fairways.