Seedhead Regulation

Poa annua is a unique plant in that it can still produce seedheads when mowed at fairway, tee and green height.  To mitigate this nuisance, the staff has applied a chemical that inhibits these seed heads from forming.  The chemical, Embark, is effective but has some side effects.  The main one golfers will notice is the discoloration of the turf from it's normal shades of green.  Seedheads can lead to slower green speeds, bumpy putts and an undesirable white hue to fairways. To negate the discoloration, the staff has applied high amounts of nitrogen and iron but some discoloration will still be visible.  The turf will come out of regulation in 3-4 weeks and the seedhead flush will end around the same time too.  Enjoy. 

Seedheads on a Green