Verticutting also know as vertical mowing is a process of using a greens mower fitted with thin and tightly spaced blades that cut vertically into the turf. We usually try to cut at a depth of 1/8” lower than our mowing height. When we verticut depends on the time of year and the weather conditions. During the main growing season, we try to verticut every 2 weeks and follow it with a light topdressing of sand which helps us to maintain a healthy level of thatch. Our greens are seeded…
The greens at Silver Creek were constructed in accordance to the USGA recommendations. The South greens were built in 1992, the North in 1997 and the West in 2004. The green is built in a series of layers which provides optimal growing and drainage properties. The following is a brief description of each layer of a green. Subgrade The green site is dug down approximately 16” down to a clay base. The clay base is shaped to conform to the slope of the finished grade of the…
The golf course is comprised of different varieties of grass, each one suited for different uses or growing conditions. The varieties of grass used on a golf course has greatly advanced over the years and the type of grass on the golf course is a critical part of the game now. The following is information on different types of grasses used on areas of our course. Grass on Tees and Fairways The tees and fairways are seeded with a blend of 75% Kentucky Bluegrass and 25% Fescue. The higher level…