“Frost delay” is probably two of the most hated
words in the golf industry. Unfortunately,
they are a very necessary part of the overall health of a golf course’s turf. Frost is simply frozen dew on the outside of
leaf blades that makes the grass plants brittle. When only the leaf blades are damaged due to
traffic on frosty turf, they can eventually recover. However, if the crowns of the plants are
damaged, it can prove to be fatal to a turf stand.
Plants that are cut at lower heights, such as
putting greens, are more susceptible to frost injury due to traffic. The average foursome puts over 100 steps on a
putting green. Therefore, the dreaded
frost delay is necessary to keep your golf courses in good playing condition.
Below we have linked the article and video
that the USGA uses on their website to inform golfers of the importance of
frost delays. Thank you for your
patience.
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