This winter we plan on addressing several tees which are in need of releveling. However, we already jumped into project mode this past week by beginning our tee work on #8. The reason for the early start is because we are seeding the tee. So, why seed and not sod this particular tee?
After working on a tee we have three options: Reuse existing sod, buy sod from a grower, or seed the tee. Sod grown on a farm offsite often struggles the first couple of years, since it was established on a different soil than we have placed it on. Option two, stripping and reusing the existing sod can work well, but #8 tee was starting to have Goosegrass contamination, so we opted not to use the sod that was there.
The third choice, seeding, requires some patience, but typically yields the best long-term results. If you look at #3 tee as an example, which we regraded and seeded a few years ago, it has performed quite well.
For the balance of October and November, we will move the Medal tee markers around to alternate tees. Once we get past Thanksgiving, we will be able to place a mat on the tee and allow it to play from its normal location.
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