Why Frost Delays?

During the Winter months, we will inevitably experience the occasional frost delay. Frost occurs when the soil surface is 32F or below, causing dew to freeze on the turf. The actual frost itself does not cause damage. However, when weight is applied to frosted turf in the form of foot or vehicular traffic, damage will result. This is especially important with our greens as walking on a frost covered green can produce foot-shaped patterns of brown, dead turf. These areas can take weeks and even months to recover. As you know, frost occurs in the morning hours and will melt as the sun and temperatures begin to rise. Please be assured that during frost delays, the Golf Course Maintenance staff will work closely with the Golf Pro Shop to monitor temperatures as well as course conditions and to ensure that all delays are minimal.