If you've been out on the course this week, you may have seen a big red truck trailing a white cloud across the fairways. That's lime, and it's the first time in 20 years our fairways have received it.
Why Lime Matters
Over time, rain, decaying organic matter, and nitrogen fertilizer make turf soil more acidic. Lime, which is ground limestone, neutralizes that acidity and brings the soil pH back into balance.
What That Means for the Turf
Better nutrient use. When soil gets too acidic, the grass can't take up the nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium we apply. Lime lets the fertilizer do its job.
Added minerals. Lime supplies calcium and magnesium, which support strong, healthy plants.
Fewer weeds and less moss. Acidic soil favors moss and certain weeds. Balanced soil helps thick, healthy turf crowd them out.
Tougher grass. Deeper roots help the turf handle cart traffic, summer heat, and cold weather.
Healthier soil. Soil microbes break down thatch more effectively when the pH is balanced.
What You'll Notice
Lime works gradually, so expect the improvement to build over the coming seasons rather than overnight.
After 20 years, our fairways are getting a long-overdue reset, and we're looking forward to seeing the difference next season. See you on the course.