[cabo35]

Thanks for the updates. Looking forward to getting back. How's Palmer?

[schotzyb]

Originally Posted by Taj44

I played Cane earlier this week, and Hibibscus fairways have gone downhill - they seemed kind of patchy from lack of rain I supposed. Greens were okay though. One of the sand traps I got into was full of stones. First Lopez, then Glenview, now Cane. Where are they getting this awful sand?

I wouldn't go as far as to classify it as "sand" on some of these courses. It has more the appearance and feel of dirt rather than sand. You are correct in the courses you mentioned about the stones. These traps need completely overhauled with new sand. Never happen due to the expense but it doesn't hurt to wish.

[schotzyb]

Played Glenview yesterday and was pleasantly surprised how well the fairways have taken the overseed process. They were not mowed and quiet"hairy" but really soft and green. The greens are another story. As expected they were extremely"bumpy" and slow due to the overseed.. Should be in great shape in another week or so.

[waynet]

plated Mallory tuesday,greens are really slow. Glenview today and again greens hairy and slow. I just do not understand why the greens cannot carry more speed.

[schotzyb]

I may be wrong but I think it due to the overseeding . They let them grow a little long initially after overseeding to insure it "takes" Once the new grass has taken over they will be cut shorter and should be faster.

[aljetmet]

What kind of grass are the greens in TV?

In Memphis the good courses use Chmapionship Bermuda.
Just played a course that changed to them this year and they were very smooth and very fast.

Do they put down any sand when overseeding? I wonder how you can play on greens that are over seeded? Won't the golfers stomp those poor baby seedlings?

[schotzyb]

Originally Posted by aljetmet

What kind of grass are the greens in TV?

In Memphis the good courses use Chmapionship Bermuda.
Just played a course that changed to them this year and they were very smooth and very fast.

Do they put down any sand when overseeding? I wonder how you can play on greens that are over seeded? Won't the golfers stomp those poor baby seedlings?

During the initial period of overseeding the course is shut down for several days and then for several more days you are restricted to the cart paths and the rough in your cart. Watering is heavy during this process which als slows the course down.

[Mikeod]

Originally Posted by waynet

plated Mallory tuesday,greens are really slow. Glenview today and again greens hairy and slow. I just do not understand why the greens cannot carry more speed.

Initially, they have to mow the greens higher until the overseed has really taken hold. Remember they mow the greens in the morning when they are still damp with dew. If they tried to mow at the normal height, they would pull the overseed out. Wait a week or two and they will be better.

Played Hemingway and Kilimanjaro today. Greens at normal speed. Kilimanjaro was rough only.

[spk7951]

Played Hacienda Wednesday, Lakes to Oaks, and it is in better shape than I found it during the summer. Lakes fairways were still restricted but the over seed seemed to be working well. Oaks had no restrictions and fairways were recently cut after the over seed. Greens were so, so. Some of the Lakes greens had been watered and possibly too much. On hole #4 I thought I had an eagle when we noticed the ball disappear but soon found that almost all of the ball was plugged on the green.

[Taj44]

I played Lopez today - nice shape. I heard that they requested an addition to their water allocation from the Water District, which was approved, so they will be going ahead with fairway overseeding. Good news!

[hedoman]

Originally Posted by schotzyb

Played Glenview yesterday and was pleasantly surprised how well the fairways have taken the overseed process. They were not mowed and quiet"hairy" but really soft and green. The greens are another story. As expected they were extremely"bumpy" and slow due to the overseed.. Should be in great shape in another week or so.

Living on Glenview I have seen them mow twice this week since the overseed took. GV is in great shape. Tierra Del Sol yesterday not as good but playable. Don't think the county gives the older courses allowance for enough water. With the rainy months past most courses are in fair shape. Lopez and Palmer are always in tip top shape.

[schotzyb]

Played Tierra Del Sol this morning. Rough only for all 18 holes. Overseed seems to be taking well. Greens were quiet slow but not real bumpy. Tough windy day.

[gemorc]

Don't you think that after 10 months and 44 pages, this thread could be closed. I would be very happy to start a new one.

[zcaveman]

I agree. It is pretty long.

[schotzyb]

Played Mallory Hill yesterday and found the course in very good condition. Greens were fast but not overly so. If you plan on playing 18 holes you need to start no later than 1PM or it is likely that you will not finish. Course was packed and extremely slow. Time for the Ambassadors to step up and start moving the slow groups along.