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Originally Posted by mikeod
Every fall they have to begin the process to overseed the courses because the bermuda will go dormant when soil temps get below 50. The overseed needs to be done when temperatures enable germination. During that process, they need to increase watering just like you would do with a newly seeded lawn. They also need to eliminate some starting times so they can water during the day. They will close the courses while they do the overseed and that gives them the opportunity to do other work at the same time without disrupting normal play. This year they are re-doing many sand traps especially because the heavy rains this summer resulted in compacting them.
I must disagree with your assessment that they didn't pay much attention during the summer. I submit reports on executive courses to golf administration during the year. My report in April was positive, but I was disappointed at the conditions in July. My report in October was very positive. That only happens when the contractors are paying a lot of attention to the courses. They were hampered by the rains, yet course conditions improved markedly.
There is no comspiracy, no favoritism.
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Great explanation Mike, you obviously are on top of things