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Content Type:Turftwister Q & A
Corporate Author(s):USGA Green Section
Title:[Replace divots vs. divot filling]
Source:USGA Green Section Record. Vol. 40, No. 6, November/December 2002, p. .
Publishing Information:Far Hills, NJ: United States Golf Association, Green Section
Question:"We live in a mild climate where golf is played year-round. During the winter, the grass stops growing but generally remains green. Our superintendent stops putting seed in the divot sand mix from November through February; thus we have "mini-bunkers" on the fairways in March. Is it better to replace our divots in the winter, or should 100% sand still be used for divot filling?"
Source of Question:Washington
Answer/Response:"Unless you have a persistent problem with crows flipping the divots in search of food, it is always best to replace divots during the cooler, wet months in your climate. It will take many weeks or even month for nearby grass to cover a sand filled divot without seed during the winter. Replacing your divot will generate root growth that will reestablish the turf within 2-3 weeks. Just as many golf courses change their policies on carts during the winter months (paths only), players should be instructed to replace divots because recovery will be much faster than sand without seed."
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Climate; Golf courses; Divots; Dormancy; Golf course maintenance; Turf recovery; Problem-solving
Language:English
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ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
USGA Green Section. 2002. [Replace divots vs. divot filling]. USGA Green Sec. Rec. 40(6)
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