Every week we topdress the greens very lightly, then brush, or sometimes water in, the sand.
Topdressing frequently is important for several reasons. Incorporating the sand in to the turf canopy not only helps keep the putting surface smooth the sand particles help keep the canopy looser to aid in water and air passing through. Also, the sand helps to control the build up of thatch. The sand particles also help to hold the leaf blades more up right causing less grain and faster ball roll.
Here are some pictures of the process.
as you can see we spread the sand very lightly.
Then we brush it is so the sand is incorporated into the canopy.
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