Greens

Like many other parkland courses throughout the UK, the greens at Murrayfield are dominated by Poa annua grass.

Poa annua is a very adaptable species and many different varieties have been recognised, some of these are perennial and others annual.

At this time of the year the over-winter plants are coming into flower. While plants seeding at the moment will flower between July and September. 

A close up of seeding Poa annua  (white seed heads)

Poa annua seeding on the 17th Green

To control and remove the unwanted seed heads the greens are being mown daily at a height of cut of 4mm and regularly verti-cut.

It’s vital to remove as much seed as possible over the next few weeks, as it will reduce future contamination of the greens and lead to smoother putting surfaces this summer.