Frost Delays: It’s that time of year again when we are going to start experiencing frost on grassy areas. When we have frost it is very important to stay off of the golf course and any grassy areas around the property. (Private cart owners PLEASE be mindful of this when driving to the club in the mornings) What Causes Frost? Frost is essentially frozen dew. It can form when the temperature is near or below the freezing point. The ice crystals that form on the outside of the plant can also harden or even freeze the cell structure of the plant. When frosted, the normally resilient plant cells become brittle and are easily crushed. When the cell membranes are damaged, the plant loses its ability to function normally. It’s not much different than cracking an egg. Once the shell is broken, you can’t put it back together. Damage to Frost Covered Grass. Although you won’t see any immediate damage if you walk on frosted turf, the proof will emerge within 48-72 hours as the leaves die and turn brown. And, since just one golfer makes an average of 60 steps on a green, you can see how the first couple of morning foursomes can do a lot of damage very quickly to the golf course. The damage isn’t just unsightly – the quality of the golf course will be reduced until the turf recovers or repairs are made. Those repairs are expensive and, in some cases, the damaged area may have to be kept out of play for days or weeks until the turf has reestablished. Thanks for Understanding. It is all of our responsibilities to maintain and protect the golf course, making it enjoyable for every golfer. This short description about frost is to help communicate to you the fragile nature of the turf-grass plant when in harsh conditions and in turn, ask for your patience and understanding throughout the season. It is always a good idea to call ahead to the golf shop to check and see if the golf course is experiencing a frost delay that morning, if you have an early morning tee time. Enjoy :)...
Posted on: Sun, 09 Nov 2014 16:55:09 +0000
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