Playing onto frozen greens!

[DCB]

But it's doesn't do that much damage - our old greenkeeper to them off the greens the minute frost happened - new greenkeeper last year kept us on them - best greens we have ever had. They were thawing out today and could see no damage on them.

We will only go onto temps after 5 days of consecutive heavy frost when the frost starts to get into the roots

Each to their own, just glad our greens get a bit more protection than some seem to get.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Each to their own, just glad our greens get a bit more protection than some seem to get.

:clap:Well said sir

 

[selwood90]

My first winter too, so I was rather suprised when I hit a nice 6 iron into our first green to see it disappear off the back. But was only the case on 3 of our greens that are out of the sun. The others thawed out nicely and played as fast as normal winter greens I'd say. But on the 3 greens in question it was pretty much a lottery where you would end up after an approach shot hitting the green. Even putting, as the ball rolled along the green it almost sounded hollow, sort of like a golf ball rolling on concrete. Welcomed well and truly to winter golf I suppose!

 

[Deleted member 1147]

I don't understand why play is taking place on "frozen greens" surely this is the time to protect them and either use temps or close the course.

Agreed.

We use "frost greens", a small patch of closely mown fairway, with a larger hole (which Del would love).

It protects the greens on frosty mornings/days.


As for the golf, forget the score, everyone is in the same boat. Just wrap up warm, enjoy the game, company & post round brew!

 

[woody69]

Would like to see some proof that no damage is caused. It's certainly not the professional viewpoint I've heard from greenkeepers.

I've read a few opposing views that suggests that standpoint is up for debate and more greenkeepers are starting to think that playing on frost greens doesn't actually cause that much damage unless it is sustained over a period of days

 

[SatchFan]

Some possible evidence for those who want to read it.

http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiNiKyhgbvKAhVJyRQKHVflBYkQFggpMAE&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stri.co.uk%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F04%2FAdvisory-leaflet-No.9.pdf&usg=AFQjCNEazQwgVk-cu9GZHHzBUdZIdVaesA&bvm=bv.112064104,d.ZWU

 

[Deleted member 1147]

I've read a few opposing views that suggests that standpoint is up for debate and more greenkeepers are starting to think that playing on frost greens doesn't actually cause that much damage unless it is sustained over a period of days

At my last club we played on the proper greens no matter what the conditions, and I would say that when the greens are rock hard it isn't so bad, but when they are starting to defrost a little the ball can cause indentations in the greens (especially if coming from a height), but they are very difficult to mend as the ground is still pretty hard - thus causing damage.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Ours started to thaw out today - no real visible damage on the greens.

Playing on frozen greens over last winter didn't harm the greens as well.

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

16 points for 9 holes in poor conditions.

What's your problem Delc?

 

[Fish]

16 points for 9 holes in poor conditions.

What's your problem Delc?

That's a whole new thread :smirk:

 

[delc]

16 points for 9 holes in poor conditions.

What's your problem Delc?

I played the same 9 holes twice today and scored 14 and 17 points. The greens were frozen rock hard the first time and just starting to thaw out a bit (although still pretty hard) the second time. For any improvement in my form, read the 'head cover or towel under the armpits' thread.