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Spike Marks and Foot Traffic

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  1. D. Tyler Patroch
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    8/24/2016 10:08 PM
    We have been battling above average spike marks and foot traffic around the hole positions for the last 7-10 days. Our greens are mostly bentgrass of multiple cultivars. Course conditions have been saturated for the last 4-6 weeks, (over 14 inches) of rain however we have dried down are running our typical 13-18%VWC via TDR moisture meter. N inputs to date are 1.65 lb N/1000, topdressing bi-weekly with 1 large propass load per 15,000 sq ft. HOC is 0.110 inches. Not verticutting but brushing 1-2 times per week. Greens are regulated with 4ml Primo weekly. Location is Alberta, Canada.
    I'm wondering if my cultural programs are contributing to the problem. Any thoughts would be welcomed.
    I have had trouble uploading my pics this evening.
    Thank you, Tyler.



  2. Max Lamas
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    8/25/2016 8:08 AM
    I hate scruffers



  3. Keith Fellenstein
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    8/25/2016 10:08 AM
    Most likely loss of root depth and mass from extended period of saturation? should clear up once push substantial enough amount of new roots.



  4. Tyler Daniels
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    8/25/2016 2:08 PM
    People don't know how to walk! Drives me nuts! I would rather go back to metal spikes, the new soft spikes are getting ridiculous.



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