Technology

I wanted to show a graph that depicts the scenario from last week in regards to the 3rd green and the ice build up. The ice is long gone now, with more snow to return overnight, but the root cause of the ice is still present, low soil temperatures. We have three in-ground soil sensors at MGC in the Practice, 1st, and 3rd greens. These sensors monitor soil temperature, soil salinity, and soil moisture. I want to show just the difference in soil temperature at this time of year and you will see the difference between the 3rd green and the other two greens. Colder soil and less sunlight especially during the shoulder seasons equals thiner turf and less rooting. A long range solution to the White Pines on the 3rd green is a key focus of the Long Range Planning Committee and it will begin this fall with the addition of a new Swamp White Oak located off the 4th tee cart path about 20 yards in front of the White Pines.

Swamp White Oak for the 9th Rough



3rd green colder everyday by as much as 10 degrees