Four grasses, one course

[Tom_Doak]

If the grasses are really better, is the industry really telling the golfer?

Dude, that's exactly what you just did.

[Jon Wiggett]

If the grasses are really better, is the industry really telling the golfer? There are so many more options, cool season and warm season, that were not available 10-15 years ago. There are choices now other than 419 or penncross.

Anthony,


you need to ask the question better how? and what has changed and why?


More choice is not a bad thing but it is not always necessary nor better.


Jon

[Mike_Trenham]

Seems like clubs like to tinker with their grasses only second to their bunkers.  I don't think classic courses look right when each height of cut is its own pure strain, but that is what golfers and 'keepers' seem to value and desire.

Is it really what golfers desire?  Or does the golf industry just keep telling them to desire it?  Honestly, most golfers would not know the difference, all they know is whether it's "pure" and they are unreasonably demanding about that part.

I guess when I was referring to golfers I was thinking in the mindset of George Orwell and ' Animal Farm' where he notes 'all animals (golfers) are equal but some are more equal' regarding decision makers.

[Mike_Young]

Biggest issue I see with all of the various grasses used on same course is fairway/rough.  It's difficult to alter fairway widths for tournament play or everyday play when the rough is an entirely different grass....you are limited...JMO