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# Quick Golf Overseeding Tips from an Experienced Pro

[Ewing Outdoor Supply](https://ewingirrigation-20200354.hs-sites.com/author/ewing-outdoor-supply) on September 12, 2019

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Across the country, many golf courses are preparing to overseed or renovate their turf. There’s a lot of pressure to get the greens looking and playing just right so golfers can continue to enjoy the sport into the fall and winter seasons. While the [steps for overseeding](https://news.ewingirrigation.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Overseeding.pdf) are tried and true, there are always a few best practices to help improve the process. Here are a few quick overseeding tips from an experienced golf industry professional, John Pollok, Ewing’s Golf Account Manager in Nevada.

- Don’t dry your golf course out too much, instead reduce water gradually over a couple of weeks prior to seeding. I never completely shut my system down until 2 or 3 days prior to seeding. The overseeded turf still likes a little moisture.
- Gradually lower height of cut to achieve 100% of the first mow. For example, mow down to .325 and the first cut should be around .650 with fresh ground/back lapped reels.
- Spray the highest labeled rate of a plant growth regulator (PGR) a couple of days before throwing seed. I never used an herbicide to burn down the Bermuda base.
- Verti-cut the Bermuda base lightly, seed and then mow the seeded areas, leaving a light layer of clippings on top of the seed.
- Check your controller database to apply the water, where you need it.
- If you have a Rain Bird central controller program, utilize “Force Progression.”
- Write an a.m. and p.m. program with multiple start times for each area. This helps if you have a malfunction with your pump station, controller program or power outage. This will also allow you to make adjustment in-between start times.
- Every area is different, but I’ve seen overall success by applying a starter fertilizer at the time of seeding, or after a mow or two. It depends a lot on your water source and manpower.
- I’ve seen PGR applications after the second or third mowing, but I never did that. I like to grow grass and manage the top growth by never letting the new seedlings get too high.
- We all appear to get a bit nervous about the germination of seed and we tend to apply a little bit more water than necessary. Monitor it closely and remember ryegrass grows really well in the cracks of our cart paths.
- Enjoy having the course closed and I hope you all have a successful overseed.

What are some of your best practices or tips for overseeding your golf course?

 

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