Weather and unforeseen conditions can/will change the schedule.
-Apply plant protectant products to greens, tees and fairways
-With high heat and humidity this week we will be very conservative in what we do. Primarily focusing on grooming the course for this week's Men's Invitational
Monday, July 15, 2013
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Low Areas
With all the rain we have had in the past month some of the low areas, especially in fairway #2, are struggling.
As you can see from the picture of the moisture meter, the Volumetric Water Content (VWC) is 33% which means the water is not draining as it should.
What is happening is the water in the rootzone is cooking itself in the heat and humidity over this past weekend. Basically it becomes an oven and the roots are cooked. In order to prevent this in the future we will mark these areas on a map and add drainage as needed so the water does not stay in these low areas.
As you can see from the picture of the moisture meter, the Volumetric Water Content (VWC) is 33% which means the water is not draining as it should.
What is happening is the water in the rootzone is cooking itself in the heat and humidity over this past weekend. Basically it becomes an oven and the roots are cooked. In order to prevent this in the future we will mark these areas on a map and add drainage as needed so the water does not stay in these low areas.
Monday, July 8, 2013
Weekly Schedule for July 8-14, 2013
Weather and unforeseen conditions can/will change the schedule.
-Star tine greens on Monday
-Repair of spring in #18 fairway
-Repair of green edges on #3 and #6
-Repair of walk on/walk off areas on #3/#6/#13 tees
-Mow bunker surrounds
-Star tine greens on Monday
-Repair of spring in #18 fairway
-Repair of green edges on #3 and #6
-Repair of walk on/walk off areas on #3/#6/#13 tees
-Mow bunker surrounds
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Rain, Rain Go Away
We have received record breaking amounts of rain in June and as we begin July the rain continues. This is in direct contrast to the end of July and early August of 2012 when we had record long drought and heat. Each of these weather challenges affects the way we manage the golf course. Below is a list of items describing the effects the wet weather is having on the golf course.
-Disease pressure may be our greatest concern right now. Wet, humid and hot conditions are a breeding ground for the fungus that can attack turfgrass. What makes it even more of a challenge is that the fungicides needed to combat these diseases can not be sprayed in the rain or be watered in before they dry on the plants.
Here is a picture of Brown Patch on #12 fairway.
Greens are not as a concern since they receive our top priority when applying fungicides. However due to the amount of fairways and the length of time it takes to apply products to the fairways they do not receive the same level of protection as the greens.
Roughs are actually our area of greatest concern. Here is some Dollar Spot in the rough on #12.
Economically it is not always feasible to spray the rough with fungicides. Since they are behind greens, tees and fairways on the priority list of fungicide applications they often times receive the needed sprays last. The good news is that a natural selection process will occur over time and the more tolerant grass species will survive.
-Saturated soils are prone to traffic and wear issues.
-We cannot keep up with our desired frequency of mowing because we will cause damage to the turf with our equipment.
-Weeds such as sedges that thrive in moist conditions are more prevalent.
-Disease pressure may be our greatest concern right now. Wet, humid and hot conditions are a breeding ground for the fungus that can attack turfgrass. What makes it even more of a challenge is that the fungicides needed to combat these diseases can not be sprayed in the rain or be watered in before they dry on the plants.
Here is a picture of Brown Patch on #12 fairway.
Greens are not as a concern since they receive our top priority when applying fungicides. However due to the amount of fairways and the length of time it takes to apply products to the fairways they do not receive the same level of protection as the greens.
Roughs are actually our area of greatest concern. Here is some Dollar Spot in the rough on #12.
Economically it is not always feasible to spray the rough with fungicides. Since they are behind greens, tees and fairways on the priority list of fungicide applications they often times receive the needed sprays last. The good news is that a natural selection process will occur over time and the more tolerant grass species will survive.
-Saturated soils are prone to traffic and wear issues.
-We cannot keep up with our desired frequency of mowing because we will cause damage to the turf with our equipment.
-Weeds such as sedges that thrive in moist conditions are more prevalent.
Monday, July 1, 2013
Weekly Schedule for July 1-7, 2013
Weather and unforeseen conditions can/will change the schedule.
-Light topdress of greens on Monday
-Bunker edging and sand depth checking
-Cart path edging
-Light topdress of greens on Monday
-Bunker edging and sand depth checking
-Cart path edging
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Wet Tees
Our centralized computer irrigation system had a minor glitch and the tees watered last night when they were not suppose to. Therefore the tees are wetter then normal this morning. We have full technical support from our irrigation supplier and should have the issue resolved later this morning.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Stakes and Ropes on Holes #3 and #6
Due to some foot traffic wear on the edges of #3 and #6 greens we have placed stakes and rope on these holes to guide traffic onto the greens.
On hole #3 we ask that golfers walk through the path to the green. This pathway is noted by the red arrows.
With hole #6 we ask that once you walk up the stairs then follow the stakes and rope to the right.
The stakes and ropes will be moved often as to not wear out other areas. Our goal is to spread the foot traffic to help with recovery of the existing areas.
On hole #3 we ask that golfers walk through the path to the green. This pathway is noted by the red arrows.
With hole #6 we ask that once you walk up the stairs then follow the stakes and rope to the right.
The stakes and ropes will be moved often as to not wear out other areas. Our goal is to spread the foot traffic to help with recovery of the existing areas.
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