Types of Natural Golf Grass

Agrostis or Bent Grass

Known as a type of premium British lawn, Bent grass is renowned for its perfect aesthetic. Short, flat and perfectly even, it is an ideal type of golf grass for putting greens and courses. The fact that it grows extremely short means that it can be mowed even shorter, perfect for golfers as they putt on the green.

In order to install Bent grass onto your lawn or putting green, it requires a lot of ground preparation and hard graft to get the appearance you want. Digging and levelling is needed to prevent sinking at a later stage and to gain the appearance of a well-maintained lawn. Fertilising for growth needs to be conducted wholly in spring and autumn to prevent the golf grass from dying out during winter.

Fescues

Fescue is predominantly a shade grass but is also a popular choice amongst golf course designers. There are over 300 species available, but only specific types are suitable for golfing. Fescue is typically placed in unmowed areas of the course, as it is ornamental purposes and its fast-growing capabilities.

However, Fescue is not only used for second-cut rough but also occasionally used as putting green. Fescue can be mowed extremely short to be used in the Fairway.

Ryegrass

Ryegrass grows in an upright position that creates much less friction on the green. As such, it has become an increasingly well-used golf grass type over the past decade or so. You can also create fantastic striping, which from an aesthetic perspective is synonymous with golfing greens. Like several of the other lawn types, it is able to withstand significant close-moving whilst appearing healthy, another reason why ryegrass is a suitable type of golf grass.

Bermuda Grass

Bermuda grass is renowned for its capability of withstanding drought and extreme heat, perfect for putting greens with little shade or in topical areas. It is extremely popular in the USA, as it also has a speedy recovery rate that’s a much-needed quality in types of golf grass. As such, it’s a very viable choice for golfers. Whether this grass will be ideal for you highly depends on the environment you live in and how your grass would be used.