Golf

Several mites and insects live and sustain in the turf grass of golf courses. Some are beneficial, some are harmless, and some are pests. Only a few cause considerable damage and require immediate action.

The bunkers are an essential part of every golf course to level up a course’s difficulty. In this article, DTE Golf ® will provide you with the basics of bunker maintenance, important bunker maintenance tips, as well as some dos and don’ts of taking care of the bunkers.

Laying sod is a pretty simple task that involves grass and soil being held together by a root system. Typically the installation of sod is implemented for golf courses and stadiums. While most landscapers or golf experts prefer working with seeds, there are others who believe that sod is much faster and easier than seed. The process of laying sod involves just a few simple steps.

Irrigation audits are evaluations conducted on the irrigation system of different areas of a golf course — greens, tees, and fairways to determine the distribution uniformity (how uniformly the site is being irrigated) and the precipitation rate (the speed at which the site is being irrigated) of the irrigation system.

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The diverse natural environment of a golf course attracts a lot of insects, which is not a bad thing per se, as beneficial insects are necessary to maintain the ecological balance of the golf course through activities like pollination and acting as predators to other insects.

For high-quality golf play, golf courses that provide good ball speed, a firm and smooth healthy green turf is necessary. These qualities get affected due to a common plant parasite species in the southeastern states of the country called nematodes. Despite their prevalence, nematodes are often challenging to recognize and control.

Bermuda grass is native to tropical and subtropical countries around the world. The date of arrival in the United States is unknown, but historical documents indicate that it was considered as one of the most important grasses in the southern states, as early as 1807, from late spring to the hot summer months.

The game of golf, like every other sport, has evolved over the years while adapting to the current trends and requirements. Here are the predictions for 2022 as the game of golf continues to evolve.

Florida is known for having a tropical climate and its green fairways. It is one of the few states that receives sunlight throughout the year, which makes it one of the most popular golf destinations in the world. It attracts both local golfers and foreigners alike, who continue to flock to the state due to its favorable weather conditions.