Topdressing Greens

                                WHY IS SAND APPLIED TO PUTTING GREENS?

Light and frequent sand topdressing creates smooth, firm putting surfaces.

For most, there are three primary characteristics that constitute a quality putting surface: (1) a smooth surface, (2) a firm surface and (3) healthy turf. There is no question that adequate sunlight, water and nutrients are essential to provide healthy turf, but what contributes to the more subjective aspects of smoothness and firmness? These two critical components are tied together by one common link – high quality topdressing sand.  Sand topdressing has been the great equalizer, helping to dilute organic material and create smooth, firm surfaces.  Applying sand to the putting greens is often a source of frustration for some players, but a quick look at how putting greens would perform without sand topdressing reveals its importance.