View of frost on the Los Alamos County Golf Course. Courtesy/LAC
Here is what frosted grass on the golf course can look like after a cart rides over it:
Golf Cart damage after driving on frosted grassy area. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Frost is now a common occurrence at the Los Alamos County Golf Course, as is the case each year in the Fall and Winter seasons.
Los Alamos County Golf Course officials remind the public that it is extremely important to stay off the grass when it is frosted.
Members of the public who cannot determine if the grass is frosted should contact the Golf Shop at 505.662.8139 before entering grassy areas, or simply stay off the grass until Golf Course staff give the all-clear message.
As an alternative to walking on grassy areas of the golf course, golf cart paths run throughout the entire golf course, and a trail system exists around the entire golf course. Staying on the trail system and golf cart paths will ensure fairways, tees, greens and other grassy areas on the golf course are not damaged.
When grass is frosted, the grass blades are literally frozen. Any activity on the grass while it is frosty, such as walking, biking and golf cars, will break the grass blades. When an object presses on frozen blades, the expanded water molecules slice through the grass and cause significant cellular damage.
Bike damage after riding on frosted grassy area. Courtesy/LAC
Foot print damage after walking on frosted grassy area. Courtesy/LAC
