Spring Forward
Winter Weed Update:
As we move toward Spring, there are cultural practices we must perform on the golf course every Winter. These practices set us us to have a wonderful Winter to Spring transition with our turf grass. Every year, around the first of January, we spray the entire golf course, except greens, with a pre-emergent/ post emergent mix of chemicals. This weed prevent/kill application has to be performed when the Bermuda grass is dormant and temperatures are close to freezing. The application of these chemicals ensures us a weed free year going forward. As of this post, we only have about 20 acres left to spray on the course. The visible weeds are dying and future weeds are being held at bay.
Tree Removal Update:
We were making great progress with our dead tree removal around tee complexes until all of the rain settled in. We basically have stalled out because of the huge mess we would make. Our crew is continuing with other projects on the course that are less of an impact on playing conditions.
Water Cooler Renovation:
We are in the middle of reconstructing our Water Cooler stands on the golf course. Every year, these coolers receive a new coat of paint but this year we noticed many had rotting wood throughout the structure. The first cooler to get a makeover will be the largest one at the putting green. We should have it back on the course with in the next week.
