Course closure updates

The course closure this week has been tremendous. My team has completed many much needed things. All dirt piles adjacent to paths has been picked up, fwys and tees have been verticut, seed and water are doing great, and lastly the greens are healing very well. We will have all tees and green surrounds marked extensively with signage and rope to aid in the germanation process of the fall overseed. I will be on the first tee explaining how the process has gone as well as informing where to enter and exit green surrounds.

Course updates

It has been almost two weeks since the last post and there has been much going on. Member guest prep which we had the greens rolling almost a 12 on the stimp. Recently we have started the prep for our overseed around the greens. My staff is very excited to have a full week of closure as we will be doing many things besides over seeding and aerifacation to the greens. Members will see a noticeable difference to course conditions at the end of October. Expect speedy greens soon, good lies around the greens and we hope for the best fairway conditions as possible.

To leach or not to leach

With poa greens that are shallow rooted, daily irrigation may be needed to meet evapotranspirational demands during the summer months. But, periodic deep flushing is beneficial to improve uniformity of soil moisture across the green, to improve air movement into the soil and to aid in salinity management. This year we have increased are leaching program by 1 week. Since May we leach every other Sunday night. Most Monday's are closed and by Tuesday the greens are back to there normal firmness. I have seen a consistency throughout the greens when it comes to firmness. Less wet spots, and less hot spots. The greens have been great this summer when it comes to weather and cultural practices. From needle tining, verticutting, top-dressing, and timely pesticide applications. This greens management program has evolved tremendously the past two years and we are very proud of the consistency our greens have throughout the day.

Man's best friend

I am very excited to finally have a course dog! His name is Opie and he will be a big help this winter with the Coots, Ducks, and Canadian Geese around the lake. Opie is a beagle/sheltie mix and is 14 weeks old. Be sure to stop by and say hello as he is very friendly.