Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Golf Car Traffic

How bad can traffic be on the Golf Course?  Below are site specific pictures that detail how it affects turfgrass at Frenchman's Reserve and a recent USGA article addressing traffic concerns.


Traffic Patterns off #3 Tee

This picture identifies the most common traffic patterns we see on the Golf Course.  This is where 75 percent of the traffic exits the path following the tee shot on #3. Notice the healthy green turf isolated around the drain just off the path?  Most traffic will avoid the drain and go around.  This leaves the turf immediately next to the drain healthy and green, while the higher traffic areas turn yellow and thin.  We will continue to use green stakes to disperse traffic and reduce the wear on these locations.


Traffic Patterns In front of #1 Approach

This picture illustrates cart traffic at #1 approach where carts exit the fairway to the path.  Notice the healthy approach and just before the yellow, more thin portion, of the fairway where traffic exits.  We will continue to move the cart traffic signs in the fairways to allow recovery in these locations.



Below is the Link to USGA Regional Agronomist where he discusses Golf Car Traffic on the Course.