September 2, 2016

High tide on 18

Many people wonder why there are bare spots on the 18th fairway around the drains.
Here are two photos that show how close the tidal waters come to the surface of the fairways.
The water is still rising in the creek, and is only 2" below the surface at the lowest portion of the fairway. The roots of the grass are definitely in the brackish water, and we are working to promote salt tolerant grasses to the best of our ability.
We have made progress over the last few years with alkali grass, and will continue to top dress and seed the area this fall to further reduce the damaged turf.

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