Turf Talk

STEVE GRIESINGER, COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

UNDERSTANDING FROST DELAYS Presented by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America

As seasons change, it signals a change in golf course management activities that can affect one’s game and the conditions found on the course.

In many regions of the country, golfers occasionally face frost delays in the spring, thus pushing back starting tee times. When frost is present, golf course superintendents delay play until the frost has melted. This is done to prevent damage that affects the quality of the playing surface and could potentially be very expensive to repair.

Frost is basically frozen dew that has crystallized on the grass, making it hard and brittle. A grass blade is actually 90 percent water, therefore it also freezes. Because of the short mowing height (sometimes as low as 1/8 inch) and fragile nature of the turf, putting greens are most affected by frost. Walking on frost-covered greens causes the plant to break and cell walls to rupture, thereby losing its ability to function normally. When the membrane is broken, much like an egg, it cannot be put back together.

Golfers who ignore frost delays will not see immediate damage. The proof generally comes 48-72 hours later as the plant leaves turn brown and die. The result is a thinning of the putting surface and a weakening of the plant. The greens in turn become more susceptible to disease and weeds. While it may not appear to be much of an issue if a foursome begins play early on frost covered greens, consider the number of footprints that may occur on any given hole by one person is approximately 60. Multiply that by 18 holes with an average of 200 rounds per day and the result is 216,000 footprints on greens in a day or 6,480,000 in a month. As golf enthusiasts, superintendents do not like to delay play, but they are more concerned about turf damage and the quality if conditions for the golfer. Frost also creates a hardship on a golf facility’s staff as all course preparations are put to a halt until thawing occurs. Golf carts can cause considerable damage, therefore personnel cannot maneuver around the course to mow, change cup positions, collect range balls, etc.

One technique employed to reduce possible frost damage is to raise the cutting height of mowers to create a hardier surface. It may also be possible to reroute play to holes where the frost melts more quickly. But regardless of these methods, the best medicine is for all to understand the “hows” and “whys” of the delay and in turn gain a greater appreciation for the golf course. It would also be wise to give the course a phone call before heading out to play to see if tee times have been pushed back due to frost.

From the LOCC Golf Club Committee

The Lakewood Oaks Country Club Golf Committee is charged with gathering and prioritizing golf club members’ ideas for improving the golf experience at Lakewood Oaks Country Club. We share those ideas with Mark Reid, who receives input from members, Facilities Committee, and Finance Committee, then collectively packages information presenting to the Board of Directors for review to approve for operating budget 2021.

At this time, the Golf Committee would like to send their gratitude to all members sharing their thoughts, ideas and topics for improving your golf experience at Lakewood. What a great opportunity to see projects such as the much-needed expansion of the outdoor area at Lakewood, as introduced by Mark Reid in the September ClubLife edition. The Golf Committee would like to see the expansion utilized to bring in revenue with outdoor events and entertainment.

As further improvements continue such as redesign of Pro Shop, downstairs hallway, cart path areas, and pond maintenance, we ask the golf membership to continue to be patient with the process and timeline. We, as well as you, would like to see improvements quicker, but there is a process, timeline, financial and board approvals required.

The golf membership is growing which gives opportunities to build new friendships while experiencing great golf at Lakewood Oaks Country Club, but please keep in mind and respect the guidelines set for this great golf experience. Those guidelines will be reviewed, but in the meanwhile, we would like to remind members of certain basic guidelines that will keep the experience at our club top notch. Our goal is for everyone to do their part in helping make the experience better by taking pride in our club...fixing ball marks on the greens, cart path only all par 3s, #3 and #15 and parking with all 4 wheels on the cart path at tees & greens, etc.

With all the efforts of golf members, administration and staff working together for a common goal, the Golf Committee looks forward to seeing Lakewood Oaks Country Club as one of the most notable golf clubs in the Kansas City area.

As always, share your thoughts, ideas and topics with the Golf Committee

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Set amidst grand oak trees and surrounded by picturesque lakes, the 6300-yard golf club community’s natural environment provides an exquisite backdrop, imparting a celebrated tradition of luxury and geniality that members have treasured since the Club’s earliest beginnings.

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