Golf Course FAQs

Here are some common questions I get asked frequently by members and guests;

What are the black posts next to fairways?

The black posts located on the edge of all fairways except par three holes are the locations we ask you exit the golf hole directly to the cart paths. These posts were recommended by the membership to aid in controlling the amount of golf cart traffic near the greens.


Why is there sand on the greens sometimes?

We “topdress” our greens periodically with sand to ensure smoothness of the green surface, decrease grain, and maintain very fast green speeds this time of year. Without this process the greens become uneven and inconsistent due to ball marks, foot traffic and machine traffic.


Do we need to fill our divots on the tees?

For the sake of member convenience and maintaining pace of play, it is not necessary to fill your tee divots. Our golf course operations team fills tee divots every morning as they prepare the course for play. Although, to speed up divot recovery, we do ask that you please fill your divots in the fairways.


Is there seed in the divot sand?

Hybrid bermudagrass such as we have at Mediterra is vegitatively propagated, meaning it is not grown by seed but by cuttings, or sprigs. The seeds produced by hybrid bermudagrass are sterile due to an odd number of chromosomes within the genetic makeup of the plant. Therefore, bermudagrass has a characteristic, which will heal itself from the bottom and laterally from the sides of the divot. This is also the reason why we ask that you do not replace your divot but simply fill it with sand. Most Northern turfgrass species are grown by seed and the divot sand in those regions usually will contain seed required to “regrow” the divot.

Scott Whorrall