Every year in the fall we overseed the driving range and par three tee boxes with perennial rye grass. The reason for only seeding these tees is once the Tif-Sport goes dormant, there will not be anymore recovery from divots until the spring. The rye grass will provide a great playing surface during the winter months and will transition out in the spring with the warm temperatures.
There are a few steps that have to be taken to ensure a good germination:
1) Verticut two directions
2) Mow at a lower height of cut (almost at the scalping point)
3) Seed using drop spreaders in 3 directions
4) Water and keep moist during the germination period (7 to 10 days)
