The pictures above are just 2 examples of how cart traffic effects the playability, health and aesthetics of the golf course. You can see where all the carts drive and how we must use signs and stakes to direct them away from these areas. In some areas there is not much we can do, but this is basically happening on every hole. The yellowing is the constant traffic and the turf unable to grow out of it. Even though we have fertilized the whole course, the weather has not been conducive to it working effectively yet. Stakes and signs take away from the course but are a necessary evil. It is imperative that you stay on the paths by tees and greens. Pulling into the rough to gain a few extra feet forces us to have to put more signs and stakes out to protect the grass. These become labor intensive to move and are an eyesore. Luckily we are a mainly walking club, but May and June are heavy with outings and cart usage. Normally we are not seeing wear and tear this early. Once the rain comes alot of these will lessen, but until then we will be having to protect the grass.
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