Course Update

Summer officially begins tomorrow but summer-like conditions have already arrived with temperatures in the upper 80's to lower 90's predicted for the next few days. The good news is the night time temperatures are nice and cool. This week we had a visit from Steve McDonald of Turf Grass Disease Solutions, who helped sample the golf course for annual bluegrass weevils, the single biggest pest on the course. Steve visits over 300 courses annually and conducts independent research for many manufacturers and the USGA. I discussed with Steve our disease and insect control program along with nutrient and aeration management issues. Steve was able to recommend a different product to help with the weeds in the native areas along with providing a better theory of how the calcium in our irrigation water is affecting the potassium levels in the soil. We are monitoring the nutrient levels through our bi-weekly tissue testing program.

Steve using his weevil vacuum on #2

 The late spring has brought little rain with little rain in the forecast bringing us to the Moderate Drought Level. Currently we are not facing any restrictions in regards to irrigation although we will continue to use hoses to water certain areas reducing the amount of water we are consuming.

The image below is from the USGA and describes water usage around the golf course.