Benefits and challenges in non overseeded turf

The decision to avoid overseeding fairways or roughs has become much more popular in the Southern U.S., as the golfing, financial and environmental advantages become clearer. California’s current drought emergency will make this strategy even more acceptable, as watering restrictions are imposed on golf courses.

Non–overseeded turf is not without its problems, however. Clumpy and patchy fairways and roughs are the most common complaint, and result for a variety of reasons including mixed turfgrass stands, shady spots and in some…