Perfect, responsible greens: micro-sanding mastered at Servanes

On a course like Golf de Servanes, where the quality of the game goes hand in hand with respect for the environment, certain maintenance practices deserve to be highlighted. This is the case of the regular micro-sanding of the greens, a fine technique that is often invisible to the players, but which plays a key role in reconciling performance and ecology.

Unlike conventional sandblasting, which can be heavy and disruptive, micro-sandblasting involves applying very thin layers of silica sand to the greens at regular intervals. At Servanes, this operation is carried out approximately every three weeks, depending on the weather conditions and the condition of the turf.

The aim? To keep the greens firmly drained, perfectly rolling and healthy for the long term, without resorting to aggressive chemical treatments.

There are many benefits:

• 🌱 Less felting, so fewer fungal diseases → reduced need for fungicides.
• 💧 Aerated soil with better drainage → less watering required.
• 🐞 Less stress for the lawn → less fertiliser, fewer products.
• 🎯 Constant quality of play, without having to ‘close up’ the greens for heavier work.

In other words, it’s a method that’s both preventive, discreet and environmentally friendly, and fully in line with our commitment to sustainable golf.

Micro-sanding is not a technical fad. It’s part of an overall strategy of reasoned maintenance, in which every action is designed to protect the soil, water and biodiversity, while offering golfers the excellence they expect from a course like Servanes.

At Servanes, playing on exceptional greens also means playing on living, well-treated soil that respects the environment. It’s a victory shared by nature… and a passion for the game.