Ripples in Bermuda/couch turf?

[Scott Warren]

One for the Archies and Supers: Can anyone advise what this is and how it happens?


Little ripples in our couch fairways and rough about three inches wide each raise in the turf and then a corresponding low point.


Generally on slopes and so I am thinking maybe related to heavy rainfall but a playing partner today also seemed to think it was linked to the thatch not being controlled.

[Anthony_Nysse]

Probably a combination of a few things-Machine mowing too fast for slope, needed growth regulator and needed topdressing. Mowing the same direction over and over can also cause this in bermudagrass

[Jon Wiggett]

Like Anthony,


my first thought was a combination of mowing too fast and in the same direction.


Jon

[Mark Pavy]

Scott, it's caused by excess rainfall that essentially moves the build up of clippings. I'm 70kms north of Sydney cbd and have the same issue on the couch.

[Scott Warren]

Thanks guys. I appreciate the replies.


Mark -- I thought it may have been related to heavy rainfall as the worst is in runoff zones on hillsides.