We just completed a sod project on the back of 9 green by removing the rough and replacing with approach. The main reason for doing this project was playability of the green complex. As in hole 3 if your ball ends up any where in the rough behind the green the average player has probably one of the hardest shots on the course. What we did was soften the slope behind the green and created a little slope on the left side to help a long shot roll back onto the green and then we leveled the area directly behind the green to blend in with the existing contours. I am positive that this area will be much improved both aesthetically and the way you play the shot around the green. You have many more options now
