Spring is Here

Spring looks to be finally here and with that we have been able to get out on the golf course and make our first mowing of the year on the greens, approaches, tees, and fairways. The majority of the clippings were dormant with the exception of 5 and 8 greens that had the covers on them. Frost is still present every morning with the first tee times being around 9 AM. All of the playing surfaces received the first treatment for Poa seedhead suppression. Annual bluegrass seed-head production on golf course putting greens is often undesirable due to the negative effect of seed-heads on ball roll, green speeds, and aesthetics. In addition, excessive seed-head production can lead to weakened annual bluegrass plants and a subsequent decrease in overall quality and stress tolerance.

 

Aeration of greens will begin on Monday April 1^st weather permitting and will be finished on Tuesday. The approaches and tees will be aerated following the greens during the middle of next week. The fairway aeration will completed by our contractor, Aer-Core, on Monday April 8^th.

 

Pavelec Brothers will be on property Monday April 8^th to begin the construction of holes 2 and 6. Please follow all directional signs and ropes. Large heavy equipment will be in-use, stay away from the equipment and operators as they might not be able to see you from the operators seat. Do not approach the area where they are working with your motorized or push carts as these areas may be finished raked awaiting sod. Exercise common sense and patience as they are making your golf course a more challenging and fun design. Look to the blog for updates on the progress of the construction and as always I am available for questions.

Green Turf after cover was Removed 5 Green