What Are Poa Greens?

Keith Mitchell follows his putt on the third green of the Pebble Beach Golf Links during the fourth round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament in Pebble Beach, Calif., Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023.
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Poa greens are putting greens that have a grass type called poa annua.

Poa annua is a warm-season grass, meaning it grows better and is healthier in warmer climates. It’s mostly found on West Coast courses.

These greens have a splotchy and streaky appearance to them, and because of the different strains, it can lead to bumpiness and patchiness.

At times they can be frustrating to putt on, especially later in the day, as poa annua grows faster than most other grasses.

In general, more short putts are missed on poa greens than any other type of grass.

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Ryan Hannable is a Content Managing Editor on the Web Content Team for BetMGM. Previously, he was a New England Patriots beat writer for WEEI in Boston. He also has published a golf book, โ€œThe Ultimate Book of Golf Trivia: 600 Questions and Answers.โ€

Ryan Hannable is a Content Managing Editor on the Web Content Team for BetMGM. Previously, he was a New England Patriots beat writer for WEEI in Boston. He also has published a golf book, โ€œThe Ultimate Book of Golf Trivia: 600 Questions and Answers.โ€