Don't give up on turf that is severely stressed from heat and drought
Drought stressed fairways are a common sight in much of the country this summer. Fortunately, brown does not have to mean dead--particularly for the warm season grasses. many of these grasses enter a state of semi-dormancy when prolonged droughts are combined with high heat. Superintendents often are pleasantly surprised at how well the turf recovers once the rains return.
A little common sense is important here where turf that is dormant for any reason is highly prone to injury from traffic--particularly golf carts. When the rains do come back, the turf that was protected from concentrated wear will have a much better chance of survival and regrowth.
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