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THE 2020 MASTERS BEGINS IN A WEEK. How will Augusta National play in November?
Golfworld's Derek Duncan wrote about "a tale of two seasons."
Here's a snippet:
Source: Golfworld: 'The Critical Ways Augusta Will Play Differently in November Versus April'
THE 2020 MASTERS BEGINS IN A WEEK. How will Augusta National play in November?
Golfworld's Derek Duncan wrote about "a tale of two seasons."
Here's a snippet:
The most fundamental question will be: How will Augusta's notoriously fast greens play compared to a normal springtime Masters?
The answer, barring an extreme rain event, is they'll play the same.
Here's why: Bentgrass greens, like those at Augusta National, thrive in cooler weather.
Fall already provides ideal growing conditions, but the club has the added ability to control each green's climate and moisture content via sub-surface air systems. The systems can vacuum water from the greens if they're too moist, and they can also adjust the temperature of the root zone, cooling the grass during excessively hot days and warming it to promote growth during cold (morning) periods.
The ability to manipulate temperature and moisture levels is critical at Augusta National because the greens are located in vastly different microclimates. Think of the disparity between the small 12th green, located along a shaded creek at the lowest section of the property, and the large 18th green, exposed and situated at its highest point. The incredible range of temperatures, sunlight, size and contour throughout the course means that each green needs an individual program, which they receive whether it's April or November.
The answer, barring an extreme rain event, is they'll play the same.
Here's why: Bentgrass greens, like those at Augusta National, thrive in cooler weather.
Fall already provides ideal growing conditions, but the club has the added ability to control each green's climate and moisture content via sub-surface air systems. The systems can vacuum water from the greens if they're too moist, and they can also adjust the temperature of the root zone, cooling the grass during excessively hot days and warming it to promote growth during cold (morning) periods.
The ability to manipulate temperature and moisture levels is critical at Augusta National because the greens are located in vastly different microclimates. Think of the disparity between the small 12th green, located along a shaded creek at the lowest section of the property, and the large 18th green, exposed and situated at its highest point. The incredible range of temperatures, sunlight, size and contour throughout the course means that each green needs an individual program, which they receive whether it's April or November.
Source: Golfworld: 'The Critical Ways Augusta Will Play Differently in November Versus April'
