Effect of rolling on microdochium patch

Lightweight rolling has been shown to improve putting green quality, prevent scalping and to suppress dollar spot and anthracnose. In a recent study conducted by Jason Haines, Pender Harbour Golf Club in British Columbia, microdochium patch (aka pink snow mold and fusarium patch caused by Microdochium nivale) was suppressed by rolling. The trial was initiated to determine the impact of rolling on moss invasion. The microdochium patch suppression was an unexpected bonus. In the past, Jason had observed that there…