As the summer starts to wind down, the desert southwest starts the annual process of overseeding. This is one of the most important and dreaded times during the year for golf courses in Las Vegas, Nevada. Without it, though, Las Vegas would be just an average golf destination instead of a world-class mecca for golf.
Most golf courses in Las Vegas have a base of bermuda grass which thrives in the hot weather. As the temperatures start to cool off, this grass goes dormant and turns yellow. To many golfers with an untrained eye, the grass looks dead and courses are accused of being in poor condition.
To combat this, golf courses will overseed with a cool season grass like Rye. This grass flourishes in the cool temperatures of the winter. Many courses will only overseed the fairways, tees and greens, while leaving the rough to go dormant. This contrast of the yellows and greens further defines the golf course and gives it character.During overseeding, many golf courses will cease watering and let the grass dry out before putting down the new grass. Golf courses will either close entirely or close one nine at a time. When the golf courses reopen, they will most likely be on cart path only. This is due to the high levels of water that must be put on the grass during this critical phase.
If all goes according to plan by the first to middle of October, the golf courses in Las Vegas should be lush, green and ready for the upcoming season. It is only through this frustrating process that golf courses can be in top condition.In Las Vegas there are several courses that have no need to overseed. They have used a grass that can survive in both hot and cold weather. Siena Golf Club is a perfect example of such a golf club. This golf course is one of the most popular in Las Vegas, and during the end of August and Septemeber it becomes the focal point of golf in Las Vegas.Other such courses that don't overseed are the Paiute Resort and Silverstone Golf Club. With only a few golf courses that don't overseed in the entire Las Vegas valley, it is not at all surprising that they tend to fill up fast. Booking tee times during this time can be very difficult and it is important to book early. Once you have your travel plans verified, make sure to get tee times ASAP.
