Golf Greens Mowing Direction

A uniform, correctly green creates a well finished product, assuming all other factors such as sward density, colour (although this element is quite subjective), blemishes, grass species content, surface evenness and more are also up to standard.

Greens might be mown in bands using triple mowers to narrower stripes using pedestrian mowers. Double cutting a green at 90° will also produce a hashed or chess board effect. A double cut can present a visual feast for some, but it also improves sward quality and playing performance, assuming the correct height of cut is chosen for the time of year and characteristics of the green. Grass will be maintained in a more upright position, sward density will be maintained or improved, and the pace of the ball is faster (although this is not always desirable as it does depend on the ability of most players, who may not wish for too fast a surface which offers less control of the ball for their capabilities) and the putt being truer.

The regular varying of mowing direction is an essential requirement in the production of a good golf green.

Keeping a record of the starting position and direction of mowing is all good practice and this can easily be recorded on the machine work sheet which identifies pre-start checks required, condition of machine, hours of use and name of operator.