Ted,
What ranking are you reading that has "Top 5 for fast and firm with grass coverage...?" I played Yeamans this summer, and granted, alway a delight to play, the overall turf coverage wasn't up to par. Some MAJOR shade issues and it's my understanding there there are some people who'd like to see it a little better manicured. It's a special place and as a golfer, you have to accepted that it's not going to be perfectly manicured. Yeamans, like Long Cove, has a variety of grasses that take and need different amounts of water, chemical and fertilizers...too many off types. The best summer bermubad grass I've ever played on is at Berkeley Hall-Incredibly fast and firm and fairways mowed at .325...unbelievable awesome!
Tony Nysse
Sr. Asst. Supt.
Long Cove Club