How to Maintain a Golf Course

A golf course is an area that requires regular, detailed upkeep. Proper attention to fairways, tees, greens, hazards and the surrounding landscape is vital to maintain a golf course. Learn to maintain a golf course properly to promote optimal performance.

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Instructions

1. Aerate the golf course twice a year to alleviate water runoff and to encourage sufficient turf growth.

2. Check the fairways for divots. Divots should be replaced right away to allow for the turf root to reattach. Divots that can't be replaced should be patched with a mixture of turf seed and water.

3. Repair the greens at the end of each day. Gently replace the turf on the greens where the club meets the ground.

4. Rake bunkers and maintain water hazards. Bunkers should be raked at the end of the day to remove club marks and footprints. The rake should be placed in an area of the bunker least likely to affect play. Check water hazards for appropriate levels and remove floating debris.

5. Irrigate the golf course once per day. Sprinkler systems should be checked for proper working order and the golf course should be watered regularly to maintain green grass.

6. Pick up litter around the golf course on a daily basis. Encourage golfers to keep the course tidy by using trash receptacles.

Tips & Warnings

• If your course is heavily played, consider closing the course at a certain time each week for uninterrupted maintenance.
• Hire a firm that specializes in the maintenance of golf courses.
• Consult an arborist--a professional who specializes in the care of trees--yearly for advice on maintaining the trees that surround the golf course.
• Failing to aerate a golf course can lead to poor water runoff and a decline in turf quality.

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