2024 Arizona Golf Overseed Schedule

Displayed below is the 2024 timetable for overseeding golf courses across Arizona, as provided by Arizona Golf Vacations.  It will include the closure and re-open dates for many golf courses in the area. If you would like to add your golf course to this list, please contact us.

The process of Arizona golf course overseeding entails seeding cool-season grass onto existing warm-season grass during the fall season. Popular varieties of cool-season grass for this purpose include ryegrass, fescue, and bluegrass. This procedure aims to uphold greenery year-round and enhance playing conditions during the winter months when warm-season grass goes dormant.

In Arizona, overseeding involves meticulously preparing the warm-season grass by cutting it short and removing clippings. Following this preparation, the cool-season grass seed is uniformly distributed over the warm-season grass, typically at a rate of 10-20 pounds per 1,000 square feet. Ample watering is vital to encourage seed germination and promote healthy growth. As the new grass takes root, the warm-season grass gradually enters dormancy, allowing the cool-season grass to thrive. Once the golf course re-opens, it remains cart-path only for about 3 weeks to a month to allow the Rye grass to mature for the upcoming golfing season ahead.

Golf course overseeding is a widely practiced method in warm climates like Arizona and Palm Springs, designed to maintain playable surfaces year-round and preserve the aesthetic appeal of golf courses. It is advisable to reach out to golf courses during this period to inquire about conditions and explore the top-tier golfing experiences available in Arizona.