At the heart of North Carolina’s Uwharrie Mountains, Tot Hill Farm Golf Club has always been known for its rugged beauty and architectural intrigue. But in 2025, the course took a bold step into the future with a greens renovation that not only enhances playability—it also sets a new standard for sustainable turfgrass management in the Southeast.
Phase 1: Modernizing a Classic with Turf Innovation
In Phase 1 of the renovation, Golf Course Superintendent Greg Wood and his team tackled critical upgrades. Their priorities included resurfacing all 18 greens with Prizm Zoysia, cleaning up shade and soil issues that affected turf health, leveling and sodding tee boxes, repairing cart paths and bridges, and converting the historic 150-year-old farmhouse into the new clubhouse.
The greens resurfacing project, in particular, marked a major leap forward. Total green size expanded from 3 to 3.5 acres, and each putting surface was regrassed using Prizm Zoysia sod supplied by Buy Sod/SodStar, the Southeast’s leading provider of blue-tag certified turfgrass for golf courses and high-performance landscapes.
Why Prizm Zoysia?
Prizm Zoysia—developed by Bladerunner Farms and exclusively offered through Buy Sod/SodStar—is a next-generation putting green surface that addresses the demands of both superintendents and golfers:
- Fast Grow-In: Ideal for renovations and new construction, Prizm Zoysia establishes rapidly, minimizing downtime and allowing for earlier play.
- Minimal Collar Transition: No more issues managing the edge between putting surface and surrounds—Prizm delivers a uniform aesthetic and performance across the green complex.
- Lower Maintenance: It requires 50% less mowing than traditional greens varieties, conserving labor and equipment costs.
- Improved Sustainability: Shade and cold tolerance make it ideal for Southern courses with microclimates, while reduced chemical inputs support environmentally conscious maintenance.
- Superior Playability: Fast recovery from ball marks keeps greens smooth, firm, and tournament-ready even under daily play.
Blue-Tag Certified Quality from Buy Sod/SodStar
Every roll of Prizm Zoysia from Buy Sod/SodStar is blue-tag certified, ensuring verified varietal purity and quality control. This certification matters, especially for golf course renovations where performance expectations are high and long-term turf health is critical.
Golf course superintendents across the Southeast—from North Carolina to Georgia to South Florida—trust Buy Sod/SodStar not only for elite grass varieties like Zeon® Zoysia, TifTuf® Bermudagrass, and Prizm® Zoysia, but also for expert logistics, sod rollout, and customer support designed to meet the needs of professional turf managers.
Bring Prizm Zoysia to Your Next Renovation
Whether you’re planning a full greens conversion or selective tee-to-green upgrades, Prizm Zoysia is a proven choice for delivering exceptional performance and long-term cost savings.
Request a quote today and see how blue-tag certified turf from Buy Sod/SodStar can elevate your course’s playability, sustainability, and visual appeal.