Dr Hurley from Rutgers University put this picture out to show the traffic patterns of a single foursome on a golf green. Notice the concentration of foot traffic around the cup and then how it gets dispersed from there. Amazing when you think of how many footprints happen on a busy day of golf compared to this picture of just 4 golfers. Now imagine the winter time, when hole locations do not get changed as often and the grass is not able to grow out of the traffic wear and tear! Those 45-50 degree days during the winter while enjoyable and bonuses for golfers, probably not good for turf. This is why we topdress heavily, aerate and make nutrient sprays through the winter months; to enable golfers to get those few extra rounds in and still have our greens perform at the highest level the following season.
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