Kentucky blue grass still delivers the fine texture, color and density expected on the finest courses that are played. The varieties included are from common Bermuda grass all the way to most select and improved varieties. These must respond well to the heat and extend as far north as possible, drought resistant, is fine textured, fast repairing, low mowing heights, color variations, and wearability, which are critical to the success of golf courses. In the winter in the cooler part of the southern area perennial rye grass is used to overseed until the Bermuda recovers from the winter. These are mostly all sodded or sprigged and very few varieties are in seeded form.
Zoysia grass is used in the temperate areas for fairways even though it is a warm season grass.
Other grasses that can be utilized on the roughs and landscaping can include Bahiagrass , St. Augustine, common Bermuda, Tee areas - Hybrid Bermuda. All rights reserved.