Golf Course Update - August 2nd

Over the past 7 days we received about six inches of rain. While that is much more than we wanted, we are fortunate to have received much less than nearby areas. With 1.75" on Wednesday night we were cart path only on Thursday. However, at times like these we are fortunate to have a well-draining property and no cart restrictions for Friday.

We've had continued growth on the new tees which cover more everyday. The increased fertility program appears to be having the desired effect. The tees that are furthest along are almost at 90% coverage. Last week it was mentioned that we used stems verticut from the new approaches to fill thin areas on some tees. These small stems have already begun to produce new growth. Recognizing the success, this week we replicated this process across many additional areas in order to push them along.

#4 Tee July 23

#4 Tee August 1

#12 Forward Tee - July 23

#12 Forward Tee - August 1

New growth from sprigs made when verticutting approaches

We spent much of Tuesday verticutting new sod installed as part of either last year's or this year's project. This is done to smooth the seams and unevenness of the sod. In the process, the machine removes material from the high spots without much effect on the lows. While it appears to be scalped for a few days, it doesn't take long for new growth to generate. We will soon be aerifying, rolling and sand topdressing these areas to also assist in reducing the bumpiness.

Fernando is verticutting 9 approach

Chris spent some time spot spraying weeds this week. As a result, you will notice the dying weeds and bleached turf in these areas. The grass will soon green back up and cover the void left by the dead weeds.

You may notice spots like these on the golf course as a result of spraying weeds with herbicide

Part of last year's renovation project along as well as this year's project was to expand the green sizes back to their original footprint. Over the years the taller bermudagrass has encroached on our greens, leaving them smaller with fewer hole locations. The greens that have been expanded each gained approximately 1500 square feet in size. Each week the new green expansions get healthier and blend better with the older green surfaces.

This hole location on #4 is only 18 inches away from the old green perimeter