Fieldstone Course Updates: Q&A: Seed/Divot Mix

Q: Is there seed in the divot mix we use on the driving range at Fieldstone? I have seen the seed in the mix at other courses but don't see it in ours.

A: Yes we do put seed in our mix. We are using bentgrass seed which may be why it is not as noticeable. Bentgrass seed is extremely small, maybe as much as a tenth the size of ryegrass or bluegrass seed. At other courses and particularly southern courses this time of year, they use ryegrass or bluegrass seed. Southern courses are over-seeded in the winter months because the bermudagrass goes dormant and brown. They over-seed with ryegrass to make it green and aid in healing throughout these months. Below are pictures showing the differences in seed sizes. On top of that, we use a divot mix that is green and has organics in it which makes it even more difficult to see the seed.