Poa actively seeding

It is that time of year, birds are chirping, sun is shining and Poa Annua is trying really hard to go to seed.  The past few years I have always talked about increasing bent grass populations to try and minimize the unknown and negative factors associated with Poa.  Some people really hate Poa, others enjoy growing it and many of us tolerate it due to the fact it covers the majority of our putting surfaces. Last years winter damage was a blessing in disguise as we really increased our bent populations on a few greens. We try everything to manage Poa, the most popular is spraying growth regulators to shift the focus on root development verses seed development.  Over the next few weeks I ask for patience as we might have severe fluctuations in speed, color and consistency.  In a few short weeks we will begin our aggressive cultural practices of Topdressing, Verticutting, Rolling and Spiking to give a consistent smooth putting surface.  I will be attempting to average a speed of 10 this coming year as I find that best compliment the wide range of golfers we encounter.  The Bent really stands out on holes 2,5,6,7,12,13 and 14 this year, but it in no way affects ball speed.  One species is not any slower or faster than the other and right now everything is being maintained at the same height of cut.