Course Care PSA

Being on an island, space is often limited. We experience this every day with our practice facility. Not only do we have limited-flight golf balls, our tee space is relatively small for the amount of use that it gets. The recent cold snap hasn't helped with recovery either. However, we can help minimize the wear in order to get the most out of this space. The illustration below shows 25 divots taken in 2 different methods. One is a scattered method and the other is a single line. A single line consolidates the damage to the tee and allows us to get a lot more use out of our limited space. Give it a shot!

This morning the Grounds Department took advantage of a light tee sheet in order to solid-tine aerify our greens. The cool, wet and cloudy weather tends to keep the green soil profile wet. This causes poor conditions that discourage the growth of healthy turfgrass. Reduced oxygen in the soil and excess moisture promoting disease development are just a few challenges posed by the wet profiles. By punching small holes in the greens we are able to incorporate more oxygen into the soil profile as well as create channels for water to drain more efficiently. While the holes are visible, they cause no adverse effects towards playabilty. The grounds department intends to continue this practice as necessary.