14 Blade Reels; New Greens Mowers

Greens are the most viewed and played area on a golf course.  All the action happens on the dance floor so it needs to be pristine.  To achieve that degree of quality, reel mower technology has evolved accordingly.  The most recent advancement that Meadowbrook has upgraded too, is the change from 11 blade to 14 blade reel mowers.  With the extra blades on the reel, we have seen a higher clipping yield (amount of grass removed) which leads to other benefits.  These include a smoother surface for truer putts and increased green speed.  Another advantage, is an option the 14 blade gives us during periods of heat and drought; we can increase the height of cut without losing green speed.  Even a slight increase in height will allow the turf to better survive temperature extremes. 

The following is a collection of images from the Brook, highlighting the putting surfaces.