Can you believe that the Greens have been around for more than 50 years on the 18-hole championship course in Grand Resort Bad Ragaz?
At the beginning of September 2025, All 18 Greens will undergo at the championship course, together with the well Green Full reconstruction.
The project has been carefully developed for several years. In the past three years, Multiple test greens have been established Around the Optimal mixture of quartz sand And identify the most suitable grass varieties.
The resort has announced plans to restore all greens through a Blend of Agrostis Stolonifera, better known as crawling bentgrassIt has been selected because of its resilience against environmental stress and diseases.
In European and Swiss climates characterized by cool seasons, the dominant grass type used for greens is crawling bentgrass (Agrostis Stolonifera / a. Palustris) or Different blends from Bentgrass.
On the other hand, Perennial And different types of fescue are usually used for fairways, t pieces and rough areas.
The innovative grass varieties are implemented will considerably reduce the need for water, fungicides and fertilizersmaking them easier to maintain compared to previous options.
This progress will ensure Fully uniform greensallow for More sustainable maintenance practices.
As a result, the Quality of the golf experience Because guests will be improved, while they also contribute to broader sustainability efforts within sport.
Challenges with crawling Bentgrass
Although crawling Bentgrass has many excellent qualities, it is essential to acknowledge that it is presents a few challenges Some of us can do that:
- Required frequent mowing, irrigion and top dressing.
- Reed accumulation Can lead to illness, insect pests and poor water infiltration if not sufficiently checked.
- Susceptible to mold diseases Such as dollar spot, brown patch and Snow Mold.
- Also susceptible to insect pressure (Cutworms, annual Bluegrass Weevil).
- Are aggressive stolones Can spread to flower beds, sidewalks and other grasz areas.
Bottom Line: Crawling Bentgrass is Excellent for golf courses and specialized peat use where intensive maintenance is possible.
The Grand Resort Bad Ragaz is ready to put new benchmarks in golfPositioning himself as a leader and pioneer in the region.
Play during the renovation phase
- From September 22, 2025: Holes 1 to 11 and hole 18 remain open, and T -shirt times can be booked as usual.
- At the end of October 2025 to the end of April 2026: Golf course and driving range remain closed.
- From the beginning of May 2026: Play on temporary greens.
- At the end of July until early August 2026: Expected reopening of the golf course With the new greens.
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