Written by: Robert Martin
2025
20 years ago, we started introducing naturalized areas to the golf course. Before that, the maintenance practice was to cut as much grass as possible. Now, we have over 13 hectares (32 acres) of low-maintenance naturalized grasslands on the course. We maintain these areas by cutting and collecting the clippings so they will not fertilize the areas when they break down. This allows the fescues to thrive and keep the sward from becoming too thick and unplayable. By doing this, we have a richer biodiversity around the course while saving nearly 30 hours of mowing each week during the growing season.
