February 13th and 14th we completed a routine verticut on the Greens. Verticutting removes lateral growth and encourages up-right growth from the turf. To provide a true putting surface we want to encourage the plant to grow up-right and not lay over. The cutting units are set at -1/64" below zero and we cut up and back on the same pass to ensure a smoother surface. At this setting (-1/64") playability is not affected by the process. During the summer, this process will be more aggressive and completed during our Tuesday Closures to minimize the impact during play. Verticutting is one of the several routine processes to ensure a True and Consistent ball roll on our TifEagle Greens.
Juan Pablo completes a Backtrack pass on #13 Green.
This is the material following the Vertical mow. The lateral growth has either been cut and removed or lifted for the greens mower to remove.
Above is following the greens mower. Some of the lines are visible but do not affect ball roll.
