An Analysis of Different Golfing Grasses — beragampengetahuan – Beragampengetahuan

The Main Types of Golf Course Grass

Just like with home grasses, the first major divide for golf grass is between artificial turf grass and natural turf grass.

Bermuda Grass 

Bermuda grass is one of the most popular grasses, used due to its survival against harsh conditions.

Bermuda grass is a warm-season grass. Therefore, it is typically used in warm areas where there are drought-like conditions, high humidity and extreme heat. These conditions can be difficult for other types of grass.

In addition, Bermuda grass has a really fast recovery rate. 

Bermuda grass is one of the most used grasses in the USA, especially in the south.

Specific examples of golf courses with this grass are: 

• TPC Scottsdale – the host of Waste Management Phoenix Open

• Waialae Country Club – the host of the Sony Open

• Honda Classic – the PGA National

However, the more Bermuda grass grows, the more grain it shows. Moreover, as a very lush type of grass, it can grow extremely thick which may become an issue for the players.

Even though it is pleasing and appealing to the eye, it does require proper maintenance, and the green keepers need to mow this grass very short to create the ideal conditions for golf.

Bermuda grass can’t withstand low winter temperatures below freezing.

It might tolerate rainfall and mild winters for a while, but below-freezing temperatures lead to discolouration and the stems and leaves slowly die.

Bentgrass 

Another highly-popular grass that is planted on many golf courses, Bentgrass is super short, thick, almost flat and mat-like.

This grass is ideal for regions with cool summers. Since this grass grows quite a short, it can be mowed even lower without risking damage to the grass.

The bonus part is, the lower the grass – the better the golfing experience!

Bentgrass is typically grown on fairways on golf courses and it can withstand heavy traffic. This grass can be found in coastal regions, mostly in the Northwest, Northeast, Pacific Northwest and several Midwestern states.

Specific examples of golf courses with this grass are:

Bentgrass can become relatively soft on peak summer days.

Also, when it gets parched, it starts showing signs of strain and turns slightly brown.

This may not necessarily have a bad effect on your game. As a matter of fact, some players would even argue that the Bentgrass is best for playing when it is slightly stressed.

Poa Annua Grass

Poa Annua grass is another very popular and common grass, as it has a remarkable, breathtaking colour.

Poa species are often considered invasive species, hence so many videos and instructions on how to control, reduce or remove Poa Annua from lawns.

This type of grass is also relatively slow compared to the previous two types. This grass has shallow roots so it can’t withstand low rainfall areas, as it requires more watering.

Moreover, the grass can be slow but also sticky, so it can’t be cut short and it’ll die if not maintained properly. Poa Annua does best in temperate climates.