The Rough

The warm humid temperatures and recent rainfall, 1 inch Monday afternoon, have caused an explosion of the disease Dollar Spot in the rough around the course. Dollar Spot is the most common disease in the Northeast and in the early morning hours the mycellium actually looks like snow and boy do I wish it was snow. The good news is that we treat greens, tees, approaches, and fairways for this disease and we are clear of any disease in those areas. If the weather pattern continues we will consider spot treating these areas of the rough otherwise our Labor Day application of fertilizer in the rough will help grow out these areas from damage.

Active Dollar Spot

The greens will continue to be a little slower for the rest of the week as we are only single mowing them in the mornings. We will return to our normal mowing and rolling of the greens Saturday morning. A little defense now will ensure success for the remainder of the season. For those attending the PGA Championship this weekend enjoy all that major golf has to offer.