One way or another, trees impact every round of golf.
Sometimes, it’s in obvious ways - such as with a harmful or helpful ricochet.
Other times, it’s not so obvious - such as if a green is negatively impacted by shade from adjacent branches.
In the CDGATV video at the bottom of the page, Sheldon L. Solow from the CDGA Green Committee and Dan Dinelli from North Shore Country Club tackle this often-discussed topic. Aspects covered include the impact of shade on turf conditions, proper placement, tree variety selection, impact on maintenance and more.
Watch the embedded YouTube playlist below to dive in.
